Soapbox Science

Promoting women scientists and the science they do
Soapbox Science at the Royal William Yard, 2023
Katie Rhodes

  • Royal William Yard, Plymouth

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Soapbox Science is a novel public outreach platform for promoting women and non-binary scientists and the science they do.
The yearly event aims to transform public areas into an arena for learning and scientific debate with the aim to encourage women and non-binary scientists, and also challenge perceptions of who a scientist is.

Call for speakers

The call for speakers is NOW OPEN! Deadline: Sunday 2 March.
Are you a woman, non-binary or gender queer person who works in science and who is passionate about your research? Are you eager to talk to the general public about your work in a fun, informal setting? If so, then Soapbox Science needs YOU! We are looking for scientists in all areas of STEMM, from PhD students to professors, and from entry-level researchers to entrepreneurs, to take part in this grassroots science outreach project.

Contact

Email events@plymouth.ac.uk for any queries.
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Reasons to do Soapbox Science Plymouth!

  • To improve the visibility of women and underrepresented genders in science.
  • To engage with people who might not otherwise encounter science.
  • To publicise your amazing work.
  • To take part in one of our fantastic Soapbox Science workshops and learn about engaging the public in your work.
  • To meet other fantastic scientists and to join the Soapbox Science alumni community!
  • To join the conversation about equity in science and to highlight your ideas about how we can increase the visibility of women and underrepresented genders in science.
  • To get the chance to communicate your science with props and a soapbox: what more could you want?!
  • To be part of Plymouth’s Royal William Yard's bustling market in an amazing historic location by the sea.
  • To have lots of fun!

Organising committee

 

Soapbox Science's mission is to help eliminate gender inequality in science by raising the profile, and challenging the public’s view, of women and non-binary people in science.

Watch this short video to find out what it's all about >>

 

Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.