Science Says! 2018
Science Says! is science as you’ve never seen it before, and with a lot more laughter! Join us as brilliant scientists, gifted comedians and talented communicators use their wits and wittiness to uncover the top scientific discoveries of 2018 – and a few of the odder ones, too!
It’s an evening in the style of the great panel shows – think mixing Mock the Week, Spicks and Specks, and just a dash of QI. Last years’ shows saw physicists miming sticky saliva, professors donning hard hats, and biologists serenading the audience – all in the name science!
Hosted once again by Dr Joel – scientist, comedian and co-host of Food Lab on SBS – you’ll be guaranteed a night of entertainment, competition and comedy – and education, too! So secure your tickets early and join us in November to find out what Science Says!
Events will be held on the following dates and cities:
17 November – Melbourne
Competing in Melbourne for all the glory science has to offer is: public health nerd, comedian and beekeeper, Alanta Colley; astronomer and Lead Scientist of RiAus, Prof Alan Duffy; science communicator, radio producer and field guide enthusiast, Claire Farrugia; brain doctor and armchair philosopher, Dr Anna He; science educator, boardgame designer and comedian, Tom Lang; and ABC science reporter and proud owner of 261 Neanderthal variants, Belinda Smith. This event is hosted by scientist, comedian and TV personality, Dr Joel Gilmore.
- Time: 3:30-5pm (doors open at 3pm), 17 November 2018.
- Venue: Royal Society of Victoria, Melbourne.
- Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door (cash only).
- Calendar: Add Melbourne’s event to your Facebook calendar.
10 November – Adelaide
Competing in Adelaide for all the glory science has to offer is: futurist and director of MOD at UniSA, Dr Kristin Alford; women’s health scientist, advocate and communicator, Dr Hannah Brown; palaeontologist, Royal Society of South Australia membership secretary and ex-underwater rugby player, Dr Alice Clement; evolutionary biologist and manatee enthusiast, Jenna Crowe-Riddell; chemist and the former face of Adelaide, Dr Noby Leong; and science communicator and founder of the Alan Duffy appreciation society, Dr Andy Stapleton. This event will be hosted by scientist, comedian and TV personality, Dr Joel Gilmore.
- Time: 4-5:30pm (doors and bar open at 3:30pm), 10 November 2018.
- Venue: RiAus, The Science Exchange, Adelaide.
- Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door (cash only).
- Calendar: Add Adelaide’s event to your Facebook calendar.
11 November – Sydney
Competing in Sydney for all the glory science has to offer is: marine biologist, fish sex researcher and underwater explorer, Prof Bill Gladstone; science communicator and feared eater of Jaffa Cakes, Ketan Joshi; biologist, maritime archaeologist and weekend Viking, Renee Malliaros; biologist, BAHFest winner and adequately-passable rock-climber Dr Leigh Nicholson; environmental biologist and plant whisperer Dr Megan Phillips; and geneticist, molecular biologist and baking enthusiast, Dr Kate Quinlan. This event is hosted by scientist, comedian and TV personality, Dr Joel Gilmore.
- Time: 3-4:30pm (doors open at 2:30pm), 11 November 2018.
- Venue: Maritime Museum, Sydney.
- Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door (cash only).
- Calendar: Add Sydney’s event to your Facebook calendar.
15 November – Brisbane
Competing in Brisbane for all the glory science has to offer is: co-creator of Smart Enough to Know Better – a podcast of science, comedy and ignorance – Dan Beeston; comedian, writer and performer, Natalie Bochenski; mathematician, cryptographer, trainer of mathletes, and Eurovision aficionado Prof Ben Burton; snake venom evolutionary biologist, country music lover and G&T enthusiast, Jordan Debono; cancer researcher and QLD Tall Poppy Scientist with funky hair, Dr Ken Dutton-Regester; and electrical engineer, startup entrepreneur devotee and tango tragic, Bernie Woodcroft. This event is hosted by scientist, comedian and TV personality, Dr Joel Gilmore.
- Time: 7:30-9pm (doors open at 7pm), 15 November 2018.
- Venue: Queensland Museum, South Brisbane.
- Tickets: SOLD OUT
- Calendar: Add Brisbane’s event to your Facebook calendar.
Please submit any questions via email.
Science Says! is proudly brought to you by the University of Technology Sydney.
