Elements of Comedy in Communicating Research to Public Audiences

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This training session focuses on how to implement the elements of comedy in communicating your research to different public audiences. The use of comedy will be examined, given its role and importance in the communication process. Useful tricks or tips on using the comedy will be given to make your presentations more approachable to the public. A trainer will (i) present case studies which show the benefits of using the comedy element in: engaging with the audience and getting your research message across, and (ii) list and assess good and bad sides of using comedy in communicating your research. For the main part of this session, participants will craft a short piece summarising their research project and turn it into a speech given at the public engagement event. Some will present these to the whole group. A feedback will be given by a trainer. In the end, a summary of this session will be provided with a list of opportunities how to get involved in the local public engagement science communication comedy events.

GSLS PhD students and post-docs

It is preferred that attendees (i) are keen on participating in public engagement events, and (ii) have prior public engagement experience.

Number of sessions: 1

• Understand the importance of comedy in communicating your research
• Incorporate the comedy elements in the public engagement events and activities

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.

Half a day session