Lucy Hawking

Lucy Hawking is an accomplished journalist, novelist, and science educator, renowned for making complex scientific concepts accessible to young audiences. After co-authoring the acclaimed George’s Secret Key to the Universe in 2007 with Stephen Hawking and Christophe Galfard, Lucy Hawking established herself as a renowned novelist and science educator, dedicated to making complex scientific concepts accessible to young audiences. This foundational work launched a highly successful children’s literature series, translated into 38 languages and published across 43 countries. Prior to her authorship, Hawking was a journalist, contributing to prominent publications including New York magazine, the Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Times, the London Evening Standard, and The Guardian, alongside radio journalism.

In 2017, she spoke at the Emirates Airline Festival and was recognized by the Amsterdam News Educational Foundation. Hawking maintains deep commitment to philanthropic and educational initiatives, serving as Vice President of the National Star College, which supports individuals with disabilities, and as a trustee for the Autism Research Trust. Her ongoing advocacy for accessible science education and critical thinking was underscored by her keynote speech at Sancton Wood School’s Thriving Minds Symposium in 2023. Through her multifaceted career as a journalist, acclaimed novelist, and passionate science educator, Lucy Hawking continues to inspire and inform audiences worldwide, demystifying the wonders of the universe.