Laura Goodwin
Laura Goodwin is a BBC News anchor and presenter with over 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism.
Why you should book Laura Goodwin for your next event
- With over 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism and her role as BBC Scotland's Innovation Correspondent, Laura Goodwin brings a wealth of expertise to any event. She is knowledgeable in a variety of topics, including business, academia, and Scottish news.
- Laura is not only a skilled journalist and presenter, but she is also a relatable and engaging speaker. She is open about her personal experiences with parenting and infertility, making her a great fit for events that require a more personal touch.
- As a seasoned journalist and BBC News anchor, Laura is well-versed in the art of public speaking. She is a reliable and professional speaker, known for her ability to connect with audiences and deliver engaging presentations.
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BBC News anchor & Innovation Correspondent celebrating Scotland's creativity
Laura Goodwin is a seasoned journalist with a career spanning over 15 years. She started her career at Moray Firth radio before moving to STV North in Aberdeen. In 2018, Laura joined the BBC as their Innovation Correspondent, covering stories on Scotland's business and academic community. She is also known for her role as a step-mother and her openness about the challenges of parenting and infertility.
Laura Goodwin is a BBC News anchor, host and presenter. She has been a broadcast journalist for over 15 years. Her career started at Moray Firth radio before moving to STV North in Aberdeen as a presenter and reporter. She covered the opening of the Queen’s Ferry crossing, the new V&A museum and the Scottish independence referendum .
2018 saw Laura join the BBC as their Innovation Correspondent, a new role created by BBC Scotland. Since then Laura has covered a range of stories celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of Scotland’s business and academic community. Reports include an app being used to aid end of life care, what Scotland’s dinner plate might look like in 2050 and a designer making 3D printed wedding dresses.
Outside of work, Laura Goodwin is married to STV sports presenter Chris Harvey, having met in the newsroom. At 26, she became a full time step-mum to Chris’s two wee boys, having to learn how to parent quickly! She then went through ivf, conceiving twin girls. Laura is happy to talk openly about the challenges of step parenting, infertility, and the joys and challenges of simultaneously parenting teenagers and toddlers and at the same time, being a working mum.
2018 saw Laura join the BBC as their Innovation Correspondent, a new role created by BBC Scotland. Since then Laura has covered a range of stories celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of Scotland’s business and academic community. Reports include an app being used to aid end of life care, what Scotland’s dinner plate might look like in 2050 and a designer making 3D printed wedding dresses.
Outside of work, Laura Goodwin is married to STV sports presenter Chris Harvey, having met in the newsroom. At 26, she became a full time step-mum to Chris’s two wee boys, having to learn how to parent quickly! She then went through ivf, conceiving twin girls. Laura is happy to talk openly about the challenges of step parenting, infertility, and the joys and challenges of simultaneously parenting teenagers and toddlers and at the same time, being a working mum.
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BBC News Anchor & Innovation Correspondent Spotlighting Scotland’s Brightest Stories
Laura Goodwin is one of Scotland’s most trusted and dynamic broadcast journalists. With a career spanning over 15 years in radio and television, she has recently been appointed lead presenter of BBC Scotland’s flagship news programme, Reporting Scotland, alongside Laura Miller. This new role follows the departure of long-time anchor Sally Magnusson and positions Laura at the heart of Scotland’s daily news coverage.
Since joining the BBC in 2018 as its first-ever Innovation Correspondent, Laura has carved out a unique niche, bringing national attention to the scientific, technological, and academic advancements emerging across Scotland. From spaceport approvals in Shetland to medical breakthroughs involving genetic cancer links in Orkney, her reporting blends journalistic integrity with curiosity and a passion for progress.
Laura is also a regular presenter on high-profile BBC Scotland broadcasts such as The Nine and Reporting Scotland, making her a familiar face to audiences across the country.
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