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 | 149 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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This week we were thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Molly Patton - founder, sci-comm lead and producer at Miscible, a Melbourne-based science communication studio that has quickly made a name for itself for the way it turns complex research into... more
Been invited to talk about your research on the radio? Congratulations, and welcome to the world of "wild listeners." In this short episode, Jen and Michael explain why radio is unlike almost any other communication opportunity you'll get: your audie... more
This week we were thrilled to chat with the wonderfully interdisciplinary Dr Paul Mason: anthropologist, neuroscientist, medical researcher, and inventor of a dung beetle board game. Paul cheerfully describes his own CV as looking "like a pizza with ... more
"I'm happy to talk to different audiences, but I don't want to dumb down my research."
It's a phrase Jen and Michael both quietly dread and in this short episode, they dig into why it rubs them the wrong way. The problem isn't wanting to stay accura... 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 😍🥰😇😀
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A practical, practitioner-focused show that offers actionable tips for communicating science clearly and engagingly. Episodes center on storytelling for science, handling controversial topics, engaging with journalists, and effective audience interaction, often featuring researchers, science communicators, and educators who blend rigorous science with creative outreach. A standout strength is the consistent emphasis on empathy, accessibility, and real-world applications—helpful for scientists seeking to improve public understanding or for brands seeking authentic science-centric sponsorships.
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Recent guests on Let's Talk SciComm include:
1. Paul Mason
2. Matt Shaw
3. Kirsty Costa
4. Hannah Little
5. Deb Bower
6. Tommy Leung
7. Emma Donnelly
8. Clancy Lester
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