School of Science Communication is the innovation project in Poland, in which University of Silesia organizes the classes of science communication. The event is addressed to students, PhD students and teachers, but also to those who would like to learn new teaching methods of disseminating scientific issues. Three trainers: Andrea Brunello, Edward Duca and David Price will share their experience and knowledge of STEAM activities (STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics;), science theatre and modern storytelling.

Workshops as part of the School of Science Communication will be held on 3 and 4 June 2024, from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at spinPLACE in Katowice at ul. Bankowa 5. The registration form is open till 24 May: https://formularze.us.edu.pl/form/index/5297

The workshops will be conducted in English. Participation is free of charge.

Contemporary science communication is turning towards theatrical expression and creating emotional stories that, thanks to advanced presentation techniques, open science to new recipients. That is why, during meetings with trainers, participants will learn how to create drama in a way that engages the audience. We hope that the workshops will be an opportunity not only to expand current or future professional competences, but also a space to share experiences in teaching and receiving science in schools and at universities.

The aim of the School of Science Communication is to develop passion and increase educational opportunities in the field of modern teaching methods.

We encourage you to join us!

https://us.edu.pl/en/event/postaw-na-nauke-szkola-popularyzacji-nauki/

Meet our trainers:

Edward Duca, PhD – senior lecturer at the University of Malta, coordinator of the Science in the City Festival, member of the board of EUSEA (European Science Engagement Association).

Andrea Brunello – researcher, playwright, director, actor, teacher, science communicator and podcaster. He teaches the theory and practice of science storytelling at the University of Trento and is involved in ONSCI – Officina di Narrazione della Scienza in Bologna, an annual summer school dedicated to learning communication through storytelling. Andrea Brunello is also the founder and director of the Portland Theatre in Trento.

David Price – British outdoor scientist, writer, FameLab master class trainer He specialises in extremely mobile and inspiring forms of transferring scientific knowledge. In 2007, he joined the Science Made Simple school. He travels the world as an outdoor scientist – a street artist who, by performing surprising scientific experiments, shares his knowledge in a simple and pleasant way. For his innovative ideas and contribution to the creative spread of science, he received the Josh Award at the Science Festival in Manchester.

The event is financed by the EU. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author or authors only and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Executive Agency Scientific Research (REA). The European Union and the REA are not responsible for them.
The event is also co-financed by the Silesian Voivodeship - Co-organizer of the European City of Science Katowice 2024.