About
Suzi Travis
Suzi Travis is a neuroscientist and writer exploring topics at the intersection of consciousness, neuroscience, and AI.
NEUROSCIENCE
Suzi earned a PhD in neuroscience from the Queensland Brain Institute, using brain imaging techniques to explore the neural basis of attention and consciousness.
DATADA
In 2020, Suzi founded Datada, an AI and data consultancy. It was six and a half years of fascinating work, brilliant people, and a lot of learning. Datada closed their doors in 2026.
NEWSLETTER
Suzi writes a weekly newsletter, When Life Gives You a Brain that covers topics at the intersection of AI, consciousness, and neuroscience.
When Life Gives You a BrainWRITING AND SPEAKING
Her writing and public lectures cover a range of topics, including neuroscience, artificial intelligence, curiosity, technology, education and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Suzi received a PhD in Neuroscience from the Queensland Brain Institute, a degree in psychology from The University of Queensland and a degree in education from the Queensland University of Technology.
WHAT'S NEXT?
After closing Datada, Suzi is returning to writing. The Substack is her main focus right now, but she's also turning over a longer project — possibly a book.