Festival x-change team
Supported by:
The Science in Society team
Aim of the festival x-change:
The x-change is a public event that takes place each weekday evening at the British Science Festival. The audience and a panel of the day's speakers review the hot topics at the festival. The audience and panel get a chance to express their views and discuss the issues in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dates:
Volunteers must be available from 6 to 10 September 2009.
What the x-change team has to offer volunteers:
This is an opportunity for people with a particular interest in science communication to work on one of the most popular parts of the British Science Festival.
It's a great chance to gain experience in running science communication events. You will be involved in the whole production of the event from speaker selection to event management each night. It's also an excellent opportunity to take part in the UK's longest-established science festival, which sees thousands of people participating in talks and discussions on the burning issues in science.
The British Science Association will pay for bed and breakfast accommodation, lunch and expenses.
Where is the x-change based?
In 2009 we will be joining the British Science Festival in Guildford. The x-change will take place in the informal surroundings of the Chancellors Bar.
Level of commitment:
The x-change team take part in four intense days of work, culminating each day in the x-change event.
Recruitment process:
Five volunteers will be recruited in time for the British Science Festival.
Online applications have now closed
Main tasks and responsibilities:
The x-change team are involved in all aspects of running the event from production and publicity to report-writing. The team visit events throughout the day, identifying exceptional presenters and the most interesting, controversial and unusual subjects to take part in the evening's discussion.
Desired skills:
A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, science communication is essential as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.
For more information on the x-change team, please email us.
The Science in Society team
Aim of the festival x-change:
The x-change is a public event that takes place each weekday evening at the British Science Festival. The audience and a panel of the day's speakers review the hot topics at the festival. The audience and panel get a chance to express their views and discuss the issues in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dates:
Volunteers must be available from 6 to 10 September 2009.
What the x-change team has to offer volunteers:
This is an opportunity for people with a particular interest in science communication to work on one of the most popular parts of the British Science Festival.
It's a great chance to gain experience in running science communication events. You will be involved in the whole production of the event from speaker selection to event management each night. It's also an excellent opportunity to take part in the UK's longest-established science festival, which sees thousands of people participating in talks and discussions on the burning issues in science.
The British Science Association will pay for bed and breakfast accommodation, lunch and expenses.
Where is the x-change based?
In 2009 we will be joining the British Science Festival in Guildford. The x-change will take place in the informal surroundings of the Chancellors Bar.
Level of commitment:
The x-change team take part in four intense days of work, culminating each day in the x-change event.
Recruitment process:
Five volunteers will be recruited in time for the British Science Festival.
Online applications have now closed
Main tasks and responsibilities:
The x-change team are involved in all aspects of running the event from production and publicity to report-writing. The team visit events throughout the day, identifying exceptional presenters and the most interesting, controversial and unusual subjects to take part in the evening's discussion.
Desired skills:
A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, science communication is essential as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.
For more information on the x-change team, please email us.
