Stuart Farrimond

Dr Stuart Farrimond was a science and health writer, presenter, public speaker and Tutor at the University of Cambridge. He was a medical doctor who stopped practicing in 2008 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, whereupon he retrained as a lecturer in further education and soon discovered a passion for science communication.  Great was our loss when he passed away in early 2025.

His food science research has been widely publicised, addressing engaging topics such as burger cooking, beer serving temperature, biscuit dunking and constructing the ‘perfect’ cream tea.

His books have sold more than one million copies worldwide and have been translated into 19 languages.

He had a highly active media profile, he was a finalist in the Wellcome Trust Science Writer of the Year Award and twice finalist in the South West Digital Awards.  As an ambassador for brain tumour patients, he raised over £10,000 for brain tumour charities and lobbied for improved brain tumour research funding.