What does effective science communication look like? Come spend an afternoon writing and learning at Science Gallery Melbourne with Omni Sci Mag and Sara Phillips

Image: Illustration by Raven Chew (@hraefn.arts), illustrator of OmniSci Magazine

Science Gallery Melbourne is partnering with OmniSci Magazine, UniMelb’s student science magazine, to run a science writing workshop!

The workshop will be jam-packed, kicking off with a talk by and Q&A with the award-winning science writer, Sara Phillips, followed by a science writing exercise by the OmniSci Editors-in-Chief using themes from the SWARM exhibition. Feedback for workshop attendees will also be provided at the end.

For any budding writers, or those keen to give science writing a try, this is for you! Sara will also be sharing her tips and tricks for effective science writing. So come along for a fun atmosphere, and the chance to get insight into the world of science communication and improve your writing skills!

This event is free, and all students and the general public are welcome. The SWARM exhibition will be open, so this is the perfect opportunity to walk through the gallery as well!

Please bring your own writing materials and/or devices for the workshop.

About Sara Philips

Sara Philips (she/her) is an award-winning science writer who has worked at many different places - including as Deputy Editor at Cosmos, Editor of G Magazine, as Environment Reporter at the ABC, at Nature and now at 360info. She was also invited to edit the 2020 Best Australian Science Writing Anthology. 

About Sophia Lin

Sophia Lin (she/her) has recently graduated from her undergraduate degree in Mechatronics Engineering and French. As a lifelong science nerd, she has an endless appreciation for the way that science allows people to interpret and interact with the world, and is passionate about creating a platform where people can share their passion and findings. Sophia is one of the Editors-in-Chief at OmniSci Mag. 

About Patrick Grave

Patrick (he/him) is studying a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Stochastic Processes. He loves science and founded Omnisci Science Magazine to help science students get better at communicating. He also runs an engineering non-profit that launches satellites and builds robots. In his spare time he likes running, reading classic literature, and flying light aircraft. 

All images courtesy of speakers.