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Science Festival – The Science of Science Communication

Malaysian Theatre, Melbourne School of Design The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

Presented by A/Prof Mark Quigley and Dr Jeremy Silver from the School of Earth Sciences. Science has the potential to assist in resolving many of the largest challenges facing contemporary society. However, relevant science is not always used to inform public opinion and decision-making. Is this because scientists do not communicate effectively to those who…

Free

How to make a Sexy Science Video

Romsey Community Hub 96 Main Street, Romsey, VIC, Australia

This special course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present a short but sweet science video. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the video game”, thus equipping emerging presenters and producers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on…

Free

The Art of Science Outreach

Mantra Hotel 25 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC, Australia

Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in preparing articles, features and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications…

$80

Making Maths More Meaningful

Building 260, The University of Melbourne 200 Berkley Street, Parkville, VIC, Australia

The course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of mathematical research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. The one-day mathematics workshop starts at 9am and concludes at 5pm. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles of communicating the basics of mathematics. Participants will be…

Free

Science Week Outreach Workshop

Mantra Hotel 25 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC, Australia

This special one day course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy…

$80

Science-Writing 101 Workshop

Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

This introductory course in National Science Week will cover the basic principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Basic training will be provided in preparing articles, features and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local and…

$40

How to become a freelance science and technology writer

Romsey Community Hub 96 Main Street, Romsey, VIC, Australia

This half-day course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to become a freelance science and technology writer, able to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers…

$40

Science-Writing Workshop

Sofitel Hotel 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

This two-day course in National Science Week (pre-registration essential) will teach scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of their research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the journalism game”, equipping participants with the confidence and media savvy…

$180

In class with…Dr Karl

Online , Australia

Join us as we bring TV presenter, radio reporter, (Ig) Nobel Prize winner and science communicator, Dr Karl, directly into your homes and classrooms around Australia. He will be with us to answer students’ burning questions about anything even slightly science related (and probably leave them asking many more) at our latest ‘In Class With…’ event.

Free

The Space Show

A one hour radio programme highlighting Australian space science. Broadcasting at 7-8pm, 14 August on Southern FM (88.3 MHz) in Melbourne and live stream, and also available for a week afterwards.

Free

Author Talk with Professor Peter Doherty

Mornington Peninsula Libraries Vancouver Street, Mornington, VIC, Australia

Professor Peter Doherty was awarded Australian of the year in 1997 and is the first person with a Veterinary qualification to win a Nobel Prize. He has authored several books including The Beginners Guide to Winning a Nobel Prize, The Knowledge Wars and the Incidental Tourist.     Peter Doherty shared the 1996 Nobel Medicine…

Free

Spot the Bull s…cience

Royal Society of Victoria 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

The Science Nation is celebrating National Science Week with Spot the Bull S…cience, a contest of intelligence, interrogation and deceit. Spot the Bull Science is a contest of intelligence, interrogation & deceit. The premise is simple – Australia’s best and brightest scientists will present three scientific ‘facts’; the catch is, only two are correct! Your…

$10 – $15
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