the-BA : x-change team

The festival x-change team with Lord Winston at the BA Festival of Science 2006

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 BA Festival of Science. 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 8 to 11 September 2008.

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 BA Festival of Science.

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 BA will pay for bed and breakfast accommodation, lunch and expenses.

Where is the x-change based?
In 2008 we will be joining the Festival of Science in Liverpool. The x-change will take place in the informal surroundings of one of the university bars.

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 BA Festival of Science.

Online applications have now closed.
Applicants will be informed of the success of their application by Friday 11 July.

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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 or call Hilary Jackson on 020 7019 4939.

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