Where: Building 9 Lecture hall 1
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Description
Lecture by Tom Pringle, an internationally renowned pioneer of educational science performance and immersive training programs. Introduction by Professor Khaled Salama, co-Chair of WEP 2020.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The how and why of turning dry science into engaging and accessible shows, activities and articles for everyday audiences. Helping to make science make more sense to more people. This brief introduction is delivered by Tom Pringle (aka Dr Bunhead from Brainiac) one of the world's leading innovators in science communication. Tom has taken science out of the lab and into schools, theatres and TV's worldwide for over twenty years. In this interactive session he'll share insights and inspiration on how to make a splash in the sea the sea science communication.
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Tom Pringle
Tom Pringle (AKA Dr. Bunhead) has been a globe-trotting, freelance science communicator for over 20 years and is internationally renowned as a pioneer of performance-science shows and immersive training programs. He has performed on TV (Brainiac, Blue Peter, etc.) and in theatres and schools across 30 countries. He has trained thousands of people (including scientists, students, teachers, technicians & science presenters) in many languages and cultures, across all six inhabited continents. Occasionally, he writes for the press, educational journals, and books. Tom embraces science, education, physical theatre, dance, puppetry, and applied improvisation to deliver innovative and impactful science communication and CPD for school teachers and academics.
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