Science communication as live performance  

With the proliferation of science festivals, science education programmes and the advent of broadcasting live via social media, the importance of live performances has grown considerably. A big part of your journey can involve working with the performance industries and formats to examine the contribution and presence of science communication. They might include working with theatre, film, or digital media to create a series of events or digital products that share science, or examine the industries that make up the science communication live circuit.

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