Laura Foster

Biography

Laura Foster is a senior reporter, correspondent, and presenter for BBC News, with over  13 years of broadcasting experience. For the past eight years, she has specialised in health, science, and environment reporting, delivering stories across both national and international BBC platforms. Her presenting work includes BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health and the BBC World Service’s Health Check.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Laura’s science communication work gained global recognition. Her reporting was adopted by the United Nations and the NHS, translated into more than 40 languages, and became the most viewed content of the BBC’s pandemic coverage—earning her international acclaim for her clarity and impact.

Laura began her career as an apprentice and remains deeply committed to inspiring others to pursue careers in science. As a BBC STEM ambassador, she champions diversity in STEM and is especially passionate about encouraging more women and girls to discover the joy of working in science.

Widely sought after as a host, presenter, and moderator, Laura brings warmth, deep expertise, and an infectious enthusiasm for science to every event she’s part of.