Do you like the idea of making science and research fun?
Interested in strengthening your public speaking and exploring your inner comedian?
Then join the Science Comedy Program by Future Science Talks in 2024. The EOI form has just opened and is available here. It only takes 60-seconds to fill in. First in, best dressed!
What is the program?
The program includes five workshops where you’ll jazz up a 10-minute science talk so that it is 80% science and 20% humour. Then, you’ll deliver your talk at the Newcastle Fringe on the 22, 23 or 24 of March 2024.
How does the program work?
You’ll partner with science communicators, speechwriters and comedians for 5 workshops who will guide you on the science of comedy writing, storytelling techniques, and how to present with maximum impact.
This course is designed to increase your communication skills, which will help you throughout your career, whether it be in the workplace, when speaking to funding bodies, or when engaging with the public.
Who should apply?
The program is for anyone working in science, research or an adjacent field. Early to mid-career professionals are encouraged to join in.
Previous program participants have included professionals from a wide array of sectors and organisations including science, tech, consultancy, non-profits, government and social sciences. Topics during the 2023 talks included climate change, AI, emojis, health, ecology, engineering, psychology, drugs and much more.
Example talks are on Youtube here and here. The program has been covered by the ABC and SBS.
How is the program run?
It is run by Future Science Talks, in collaboration with the Sydney Comedy School. Course facilitators have trained thousands of researchers, and have a background in science communications. They teach public speaking, stand-up comedy, and run shows across Australia’s top festivals.
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is featuring in the following festivals and events in 2024:
It is run across numerous cities with support from the Inspiring Australia state networks.
Do you like the idea of making science and research fun?
Interested in strengthening your public speaking and exploring your inner comedian?
Then join the Science Comedy Program by Future Science Talks in 2024. The EOI form has just opened and is available here. It only takes 60-seconds to fill in. First in, best dressed!
What is the program?
The program includes five workshops where you’ll jazz up a 10-minute science talk so that it is 80% science and 20% humour. Then, you’ll deliver your talk at the Newcastle Fringe on the 22, 23 or 24 of March 2024.
How does the program work?
You’ll partner with science communicators, speechwriters and comedians for 5 workshops who will guide you on the science of comedy writing, storytelling techniques, and how to present with maximum impact.
This course is designed to increase your communication skills, which will help you throughout your career, whether it be in the workplace, when speaking to funding bodies, or when engaging with the public.
Who should apply?
The program is for anyone working in science, research or an adjacent field. Early to mid-career professionals are encouraged to join in.
Previous program participants have included professionals from a wide array of sectors and organisations including science, tech, consultancy, non-profits, government and social sciences. Topics during the 2023 talks included climate change, AI, emojis, health, ecology, engineering, psychology, drugs and much more.
Example talks are on Youtube here and here. The program has been covered by the ABC and SBS.
How is the program run?
It is run by Future Science Talks, in collaboration with the Sydney Comedy School. Course facilitators have trained thousands of researchers, and have a background in science communications. They teach public speaking, stand-up comedy, and run shows across Australia’s top festivals.
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is featuring in the following festivals and events in 2024:
It is run across numerous cities with support from the Inspiring Australia state networks.
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