Ria Lina

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Ria is the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up, and has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology. A regular pundit on Sky News and BBC News, she is in demand for her scientific insight and her biting wit. 


Biography

Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer, actor, and one of the hardest working performers in the business. After a critically acclaimed stand out debut on Mock The Week, Ria is quickly becoming a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy, and fierceness.

Ria is the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up and she also has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent.

With her vast skillset and incredible intellect, Ria is an excellent addition to any event. She is an accomplished host and can adapt to any given brief. In addition, she is also passionate about being neurodivergent, and the increasingly visibility of neurodivergent talent.

Ria’s TV credits include Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Question Team, Steph's Packed Lunchand The Jeremy Vine Show.

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JLA Presents


Event - 30/04/2024 - 9:00 am

Speakers Breakfast

Understanding AI Now

Speakers
Priya Lakhani, Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Neil Lawrence

Please join us at 87 Barts Close at 08:30am on Tuesday 30th April for our next speaker’s breakfast event. Following our sell-out event for IWD back in February, we will be joined by three fantastic speakers for an exploration of the uses, myths and concerns surrounding AI.

Location

87 Barts Close, 87 Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7EB

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Event - 06/02/2024 - 9:00 am

Speakers Breakfast

Looking Ahead to International Women’s Day

Speakers
Samira Ahmed, Eniola Aluko, Julia Gillard, and Alex Mahon

We were joined by four fantastic speakers to look ahead at International Women’s Day. With the theme of this year’s event being #InspireInclusion, we were lucky enough to hear from four women who have each blazed a trail in their respective fields: CEO of Channel 4, Alex Mahon; the former Australian Prime Minister and Chair of Kings’ Global Institute of Women’s Leadership, Julia Gillard; one of the leading voices in football, Eniola Aluko MBE; and broadcaster and journalist, Samira Ahmed.

Location

Bishopsgate Institute, London

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