Let's Talk SciComm
Unimelb SciCommHosted by Associate Professor Jen Martin and Dr Michael Wheeler, Let’s Talk SciComm is a podcast from the University of Melbourne’s Science Communication Teaching Program. Listen for advice, tips and interviews about how to communicate science in effective and engaging ways. Show notes, transcripts and more info: science.unimelb.edu.au/engage/lets-talk-scicomm-podcast
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 153 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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This week we were absolutely delighted (and, we'll admit, a little starstruck) to sit down with Dr Kit Prendergast: native bee researcher, taxonomist, conservation biologist, science communicator and performing artist, better known to many as Bee Bab... more
Perfectionism isn't all bad — it usually means you care deeply about your work. The trouble starts when it tips into paralysis and nothing ever makes it out into the world. In this short episode, Jen and Michael share how they've learned to hit publi... more
We're kicking off Season 20 with a guest whose career path we found completely fascinating. Forrest Shaw is a stand-up comedian and writer whose comedy career began after a decade working as a marine and environmental biologist in his hometown of Mia... more
Staring down a big deadline and suddenly overcome by the urge to tidy your desk, reorganise your bookshelf, or look up random facts? You're in good company. In this short episode, Jen and Michael (both fresh from some very big deadlines of their own)... more
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This is an informative podcast with insights into science communication. Lots of great tips for scientists, and makes me miss when I took Jen’s class at university.
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Australia2 years ago - Inspiration for Science Communicators!
Short, informative and fun, Let’s Talk SciComm is a brilliant podcast that interviews a variety of Science-minded guests offering ideas and advice to help researchers share their work with the world!
Apple Podcasts5TheTravellingScientistAustralia2 years ago - Asking questions
Great episode
Apple Podcasts5Astro 65Australia3 years ago - Its amazing
I love it keep doing what you’d doing go science everyone is grateful for you everyday 😍🥰😇😀
Apple Podcasts5Molly loves science 😀Australia5 years ago
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A practical, practitioner-focused show about science communication, hosting tips, interview skills, and storytelling to make research accessible. Episodes frequently pair how-to guidance with conversations with researchers, educators, and science communicators, highlighting visual storytelling, audience engagement, and preparing for media appearances. A standout element is the cross-disciplinary guest slate—from hands-on field science to creative outreach—paired with actionable takeaways for scientists and communicators alike.
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2. Molly Patton
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4. Matt Shaw
5. Kirsty Costa
6. Hannah Little
7. Deb Bower
8. Tommy Leung
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