Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Perth after sold out shows all across Australia! This show is our only show in Perth for 2024

This show features 7-8 local scientists from Perth who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time!

At this show, you’ll be hearing from Perth’s best and brightest science professionals who will be combining science and comedy.

Each talk is on a unique topic. No two talks are the same! This show is taking Australia by storm and regularly sells out. Get your tickets now before it is too late.

To see what our shows are like, visit our YouTube channel, which features a wide range of scientists from all across Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/@FutureScienceTalks

Speakers & show dates:

Wednesday 27 November & Thursday 28 November at 6:30pm (Scitech)
The date for each speaker to be announced shortly.

Benjamin Smith – University of Western Australia (Ancient rock art)
Jessica Wheadon – Curtin University (AI and autism)
Johannes Debler – Curtin University (Fungal pathogen genomics)
Kat Ross – Curtin University (Astrophysics and baby black holes)
Leanda Mason – Edith Cowan University (Trapdoor spider conservation and ecology)
Md Mostafa Haider – Curtin University (Global humanitarianism and law)
Sam Xie – Curtin University (Integrated new energy systems)
Tamra Kidner – Curtin University (Careers in STEM)
Thu Phuong Pham – Curtin University (Financial markets)
Tom Gedeon – Curtin University (Responsive/responsible AI)
Valeria Mendez – University of Western Australia (Conservation biology)
Yasar Taner – University of Western Australia (Offshore pipelines & the environment)
Marji Puotinen – Australian Institute of Marine Science (Cyclone impacts on coral reefs)
David Gozzard – University of Western Australia (Quantum telescopes)
Magdalena Wajrak – Edith Cowan University (Arsenic)
Paul Mason – Macquarie University (Neanderthals)

Timings:

6pm doors open
6:30pm show starts
8pm show ends