Les Carr artwork; no rights reserved. Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy | Show
Age suitable for:
- 14 - 16 years-old
- 16 - 18 years-old
- 18+ years-old
Live, laugh, learn - welcome to the TED Talks that would hit the cutting room floor!
At Southampton University, we have been looking for ways to engage with the public on a new level and theat means graduating from Dr, BSc and PhD to Haha, LoL and RoFL. We've taken some teachers pets and taught them to embrace their inner class clown, bringing the latest research to new audiences by creating science-inspired standup with training from experienced comedians!
Every super villain has an origin story, but what about the rest of us scientists who couldn't get the funding for an underground lab? We get to make an impact and explode the status quo - but in a good way. That is if we can get our lab coats on the right way round.
Join us in our underground laboratory / comedy venue for an hour of science-themed stand-up, stories, and silliness from some of Southampton University's funniest and ! nerdiest people.
Hosted by Professor, AI researcher and professional funny guy Leslie Carr!
PLEASE NOTE: Before this event, why not joining 'Crack the Code: Explore the Language of Digital Forensics with Dr Duygu Candarli | Interactive Talk'? To book your free tickets for this additional talk taking place at the same venue, please visit the dedicated event page on our website.
LOCATION:
- Avenue Campus (SO17 1BF)
- Building 65 (Parkes)
- Lecture Theatre B
Check-in: from 7:40PM, in the foyer of Building 65 (Parkes), just outside the Avenue Cafe' in front of the main entrance from the car park.
Food and drinks: some snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the vending machine alongside the corridor. A water fountain is available.
Accessibility: Venue has full wheelchair access and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first front row. If you require additional support, please ask a member of the event team on site.
At Southampton University, we have been looking for ways to engage with the public on a new level and theat means graduating from Dr, BSc and PhD to Haha, LoL and RoFL. We've taken some teachers pets and taught them to embrace their inner class clown, bringing the latest research to new audiences by creating science-inspired standup with training from experienced comedians!
Every super villain has an origin story, but what about the rest of us scientists who couldn't get the funding for an underground lab? We get to make an impact and explode the status quo - but in a good way. That is if we can get our lab coats on the right way round.
Join us in our underground laboratory / comedy venue for an hour of science-themed stand-up, stories, and silliness from some of Southampton University's funniest and ! nerdiest people.
Hosted by Professor, AI researcher and professional funny guy Leslie Carr!
PLEASE NOTE: Before this event, why not joining 'Crack the Code: Explore the Language of Digital Forensics with Dr Duygu Candarli | Interactive Talk'? To book your free tickets for this additional talk taking place at the same venue, please visit the dedicated event page on our website.
LOCATION:
- Avenue Campus (SO17 1BF)
- Building 65 (Parkes)
- Lecture Theatre B
Check-in: from 7:40PM, in the foyer of Building 65 (Parkes), just outside the Avenue Cafe' in front of the main entrance from the car park.
Food and drinks: some snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the vending machine alongside the corridor. A water fountain is available.
Accessibility: Venue has full wheelchair access and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first front row. If you require additional support, please ask a member of the event team on site.
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