Quantum Words Festival
“Science and exploring writing” – words that come to mind when festival director Jane McCredie (a science writer and former science publisher) is asked to describe the Quantum Words Festival, coming to Sydney this Saturday.
The first of its kind, this writing and science festival is a one day only event. From planetary systems to intricacies of DNA, there will be more than 30 impressive speakers discussing controversies in science. You’ll learn how to communicate complex science to kids, discover how sci-fi could save us all, and all about science writing – whether that be for children’s books, poetry, literary fiction or journalism.
When asked what particular outcome or impact she’d like to see with this festival, Jane responded:
“More writers being inspired by science. More scientists engaging with writing.”
Opening the festival with a keynote address, Nobel Prize winner Peter Dohery is a highlighted act. He will be joined at the festival by many esteemed novelists, evolutionary biologists and astronomers.
Jane’s list of top picks for must see speakers also includes: “novelist James Bradley, Twitter star Upulie Divisekara, [and] expert in Indigenous knowledge systems Tony Birch”. (KH)
Nov 12, 10am-6pm. NSW Writers’ Centre, Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Rozelle. $50-$90. Tickets & info: www.nswc.org.au
BY KAITI HAVILAND
