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Book a Scientist is a Danish Science Festival initiative; an annual week-long festival organized by The Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Book a Scientist is a presentation scheme, where scientists can register a presentation to be included in the Danish Science Festival.
The festival aims to communicate science and research in order to strengthen the relationship between scientists and the general public in Denmark.
What do I gain from Book a Scientist?
Book a Scientist is voluntary. Therefore you will not receive a fee if you participate. Book a Scientist does, however, give you the opportunity to strengthen your communication skills, and hopefully it will provide you with some positive and enriching experiences.
Scientists, who have already participated in the program, enjoyed it very much. Bente Jensen, professor of education, Danish School of Education, said following her participation
»To enter into a dialogue with the users is, in my opinion, one of the most important things a scientist can do (...) It also sharpens my own research because I have to present it to a different target audience. I focus in a completely different way.«
When you communicate your research, you strengthen your communicative skills. Thereby you are able to articulate yourself better and more accurately because you are constantly challenged to talk to a different audience than peers or students. When talking to laypersons it is important to avoid scientific vernacular, to start by presenting your results, and to cut the presentation to the bone.
By participating in the Book a Scientist scheme, you help strengthen and qualify public debate and critical thinking. In 2018, 24.000 Danes took part in the 526 Book a Scientist events.
How much time is needed?
The Danish Science Festival lasts one week, but you do not need to participate all week. It’s up to you which days, when you want to take part, and where you want to give your presentation. Let us know the details when you sign up.
Who will book my presentation?
Anyone can order your presentation - private individuals, libraries, associations, schools, colleges, companies, and municipal departments.
To book a presentation, the requisitioners must guarantee an audience of at least 20 people and find a suitable venue to host the visit. Once the Secretariat of the Danish Science Festival has arranged the contact between you and the requisitioner, you agree on the details between yourselves.
Who can take part in Book a Scientist?
Book a Scientist defines a scientist as a PhD-student, a candidate who is employed as a scientific assistant, or a person employed by a public or private company with research as a primary task.
Read more
You can read more about Book a Scientist here.
Sign up
If you would like to take part in Book a Scientist you can register one (or several) presentation(s). You can register a new presentation at this link.