Dr Kit Chapman
Course Leader, Journalism MA (Online)
Dr Kit Chapman is a science journalist with more than 15 years' experience writing for titles including the Daily Telegraph, New Scientist, Nature and Chemistry World. His first book, Superheavy, was nominated for the American Association for the Advancement of Science's SB&F prize for young adults, and his second book, Racing Green, looks at the technology of motorsport. He is currently writing Vampire's Kiss, an interactive romance-adventure for Choice of Games.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PhD, history and philosophy of science | University of Sunderland |
| 2006 | MPharm, pharmacy | University of Bradford |
Honors and awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2009 | American Academy for the Advancement of Science SB&F Prize for young adults, shortlisted |
| 2017 | Best Feature, TABPI Awards (Bronze) |
| 2014 | Best Original Digital Feature Idea, BSME Rising Stars |
| 2011 | Editorial Team of the Year (Business), AOP Awards |
| 2011 | Senior Pharmacy Writer of the Year, Avicenna Awards |
| 2010 | New Business News Journalist of the Year, PPA PTC Awards |
| 2010 | Best Feature, TABPI Awards (Gold) |
| 2012 | Business Journalist of the Year, PPA Awards (shortlisted) |
| 2010 | New Journalist of the Year, PPA PTC Awards (shortlisted) |
Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
Narrative non-fiction, long-form journalism, travelogue, popular science, popular history, interactive fiction
Research Topics
- Journalism in emerging media platforms
Teaching
Areas of teaching
- Journalism
Courses taught
- MA Journalism (Online)
- BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online)
- BA(Hons) Creative Writing
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
Member, British Society of Science Historians
