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- Apr 13, 202635 min
A Fun Day Out with EnviroFest
As The University of Western Australia gears up for the return of EnviroFest later in 2026, Ke chatted to the former guild environment officer Julia about the mission and logistical efforts required to bring a large-scale sustainability event to life in 2025. Emma and Rae then revisited their conversations last year at EnviroFest with a diverse range of community organisations to gather their insights of participating in event like this and how they take tangible actions on environmental issues. They then explored how organisations track behavioural change and use qualitative feedback to measure impact. By highlighting personal reflections from student volunteers and organisers alike, this episode demonstrates that the true value of such events lies in the power of collaboration and reflection. Episode links:For updates of EnviroFest 2026, visit UWA Guild Environment Department, or follow their Facebook and Instagram. Wanna volunteer with UWA? Sign up on their website. Learn more about Friends of Australian Rock Art here. Support Trillion Trees Australia’s restoration initiatives here. Discover Kanyana Wildlife’s rehabilitation works here. Visit Keep Australia Beautiful WA to see how you can help maintain our environment. Join the mission of SAVE African Rhino Foundation here. This episode was brought to you by: Episode Hosts: Ke Yuan, Emma Gill and Rae Kumar Special Guests: Julia Suffell (UWA Guild Environment Officer 2025), Douglas Laurie (Trillion Trees Australia), Danny Shelton (Kanyana Wildlife), Judith Hugo (Friends of Australian Rock Art), Catriona Drysdale (Keep Australia Beautiful Council), Linton Kirk (SAVE African Rhino Foundation), Xavier Caguiat (UWA PhD student volunteer) Produced: Emma Gill and Rae Kumar Audio edited: Ke Yuan Audio Engineering: Matthew Gill Show notes: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Apr 6, 202627 min
Hidden Variables - Designing a Physics Board Game
“There should be no assumed knowledge in the rules” – Nick Godfrey Today, Rae sits down with Nick Godfrey to discuss his work developing a board game that teaches players about physics as covert education. They discuss how he brought together his background in physics and his love for board games to create something he’s passionate about. As every good science communicator considers, Nick reveals how he keeps the game adaptable for different audiences with different knowledge bases to keep the game fun for multiple audiences. Nick describes how he built an accessible game through trial and error, keeping fun at the forefront of his educational tactics. The discussion then turns to theplace of games in science communication and why fun is so important when learning. Finally, he gives some advice on how science communicators can use games in their work. Find Nick on LinkedIn here Hidden Variables will (hopefully) be available in 2026!Follow Hidden Variables on Instagram for updates hereSign up to Nick’s mailing list to be notified of thelaunch here This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Rae KumarSpecial Guests: Nick Godfrey Produced: Rae Kumar Audio edited: Emma Gill Show notes by: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Mar 30, 202643 min
Exploring the Importance of Indigeneity with Dr Jarita Holbrook
“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently” – Dr Jarita HolbrookToday, Kate, Rae and Felice sit down with Dr Jarita Holbrook to talk about their experience working with Indigenous communities. They discuss the ways in which researcherscan build connections with Indigenous communities and how communication is imperative in collaboration. They talk about the importance of identity when introducing yourself to different audiences and how holding multiple identitiescan be a strength. The discussion then turns to code switching and whiteness, andthe way privilege plays on conceptions of race. Jarita also shares their experiences in Perth and how they navigate issues around funding their research.Episode links:Check out Astrofest in 2026 hereRead about the FAIR and CARE principles forIndigenous Data Governance hereDelve deeper into code-switching here Find out more about Whiteness Theory hereWatch Jarita talk about inclusivity in quantum gravity and cosmology hereFind Jarita on Bluesky @astroholbrook.bsky.social This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Kate HolmesSpecial Guests: Dr Jarita Holbrook Produced: Rae Kumar and Felice NgAudio edited: Matthew GillShow notes by: Clare Boon and Camila Pardo
- Mar 23, 202612 min
When Art Meets Science with Dr Phil Dooley
“I think of the audience as a fried egg” – Phil Dooley Today, Clare sits down with Dr Phil Dooley (the current President of the Australian Science Communicators) to discuss art and audiences. Together they explore how science art reaches different audiences and how the ever-changing algorithm impacts who our content reaches. As performers, they discuss how theatre has can be used in science communication, especially when we can get scientists up on stage with us. Episode links:Catch up with Phil Dooley on social media hereFind Phil on Youtube here Watch Phil’s videos with Veritasium here If you want to catch Phil in person, try to get to his next Phil Up On Science event Interested in Australian Science Communicators? Check out their website Check out Clare's work here This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Clare Boon Special Guests: Dr Phil Dooley Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Produced: Clare Boon Audio edited: Holly Dear Show notes by: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Mar 16, 202653 min
Student Roundtable - Consensus Reality
Keelan investigates what consensus reality is with Holly and Camila and how this relates to our work as science communicators. They delve into the theory behind this concept and discuss the intricacies behind mimesis and fiction. This theoretical discussion touches on all kinds of important concepts such as positionality, the impact of lenses, and the importance of context. Episode links:If you want to see Keelan’s diagrams, click hereRead about the deficit model here and here and listen toour episode on it hereRead up on Haraway’s situated knowledges hereIf you’re interested in Bourdieu’s social capital, you canread his original work on it hereThis episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Keelan PowellSpecial Guests: Holly Dear and Camila Pardo Uribe Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Produced: Keelan Powell, Holly Dear and Camila Pardo Uribe Audio edited: Keelan Powell Show notes: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Mar 9, 202645 min
Decolonising Science Communication with Alana Dooley
Join Kate (Master of Science Communication student, the University of Western Australia) and Camila (PhD Candidate, the University of Western Australia) as they talk with Alana Dooley about her journey in science communication. They discuss their personal definitions of science communication and the importance of Alana’s Indigenous identity in how she approaches her science communication practice. They explore the weaponisation of science towards certain communities and the importance of acknowledging and addressing our colonial history in Australia. Alana tells us about the importance of Indigenous knowledge in understanding the night sky in her own life and the impact this has had on her understanding of how scientific knowledge is understood. *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2024. Since then, the JOIDES Resolution (JR) Academy has stopped operating. Episode links: Read about Alana’s experience aboard the JR vessel here Read about the deficit model here and here and listen to our episode on it here Find out more about science capital by reading up on Emily Dawson’s work Want to find out about most of sci comm being women? Read the paper here Heather’s raising the bar episode This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Kate Holmes and Camila Pardo Uribe Special Guests: Alana Dooley Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Produced: Kate Holmes and Camila Pardo Uribe Audio edited: Ximena Shaw and Camila Pardo Uribe Show notes: Clare Boon and Camila Pardo UribeFollow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Mar 2, 202634 min
Writing for Children with Pamela Freeman
Join Emma (PhD Candidate, The University of Western Australia) today as she talks to children’s book author Pamela Freeman. They discuss how Pamela got into writing ecological picture books for children, where her ideas come from, and how they align with the national curriculum. Pamela explains how she best engages children with her books and how her unconventional relationship with her current illustrator is integral to the work she does. They discuss the process of getting a picture book published and how to evaluate if your work has had an impact.Episode Links:Pamela Freeman's website This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Emma Gill Special Guests: Pamela Freeman Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Produced: Emma Gill Audio edited: Matthew Gill Show notes: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/
- Feb 23, 202623 min
Inspiring Students with The Innovators' Tea Party
Let’s get inspired! Ahead of the Innovators’ Tea Party’s ten-year anniversary celebration, join Holly (Master of Science Communication student, The University of Western Australia) as she talks with committee members and mentors about the impact of the Innovators’ Tea Party on Western Australian students interested in STEM and what it’s like being a woman in STEM. Hear right from the students’ mouths about their experience at one of the Innovator’s Tea Party’s events. Episode Links:The Innovator’s Tea Party This episode was brought to you by: -Episode Host: Holly Dear -Special Guests: Evelyn Chuck (ITP founder), Estela Hogarth (ITP STEM program coordinator), Sophie Smith (mentor), Rhianna Hepburn (ITP ordinary committee member), Dr Sabine Bellstedt (Mentor), India Cywinski-Jan (Mentor), Jawaria Mahmood (ITP ordinary committee member, mentor)-Produced: Holly Dear and Emma Gill-Audio edited: Holly Dear -Show notes by: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at www.thescicommcollective.com
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