Laura Parker
Writer at Freelance
Writer, Jules Verne enthusiast, cookie connoisseur. Content marketing director. Formerly @nytimes, @newyorker, @wired and @theatlantic. Travel @forbes.
Articles
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1 month ago |
vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker
We’re thrilled to announce that when V&A East Museum opens in spring 2026, its food and drink offer will be shaped by a collaboration with Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, the co-founders of Jikoni. Together, we’re creating an experience that goes beyond just great food—it’s about culture, community, and creativity. Food isn’t just about eating—it’s about stories, experiences, and bringing people together.
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2 months ago |
vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker
Last month, we threw open the doors of V&A East Storehouse for a careers open day like no other. With our official opening set for 31 May 2025, we wanted to give potential future employees a first glimpse into what’s coming – and, more importantly, how they can be a part of it. Whether you’re job hunting, thinking about volunteering, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a museum, this event was all about showing you the different ways to get involved.
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Nov 15, 2024 |
countrylife.co.uk | Laura Parker
A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, says Laura Parker, as she explores the greatest mimics and frauds you'll find among the animals, insects, plants and birds of Britain.
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Nov 11, 2024 |
forbes.com | Laura Parker
A few weeks ago, I stood in the shade of an airplane hanger in the Nevada desert and watched as three British engineers wearing identical black t-shirts mounted a bright orange carry-on suitcase onto a camera rig, hooked it up to a high-altitude balloon, and launched it into space. And that wasn’t the weirdest thing that happened to me that day.
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Nov 6, 2024 |
forbes.com | Laura Parker
For many Americans, the end of a presidential election signals a collective sigh of relief. The relentless news cycles, heated debates, and constant stream of information across screens can take a toll on even the most resilient among us. As the dust settles, a wave of post-election burnout will undoubtedly leave many of us eager to disconnect, reset, and recover.
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