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Laura Henderson

Switzerland

Laura Henderson is an academic publishing professional with 20 years’ experience across respected international presses. Now part of the Frontiers Research Foundation, she strategically directs the unique science-engagement project, Frontiers for Young Minds (FYM).

Passionate about science communication, she is an invited speaker at many academic and education conferences. For FYM, she has driven multiple award wins – proudly including the OEG Significant Impact OER Award for Excellence in 2024 – as well as giving talks in 10+ countries and leading many live events.

An active advocate for open education generally, Laura has interviewed for The Times, BBC Radio 5, and The Washington Post, and guest-blogged on the World Economic Forum Agenda and the EU Science-Media Hub.

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