Communicating care

IF Oxford science and ideas Festival takes place in venues across Oxford, and online each October with events and entertainment to inspire debate and celebrate research and creativity in Oxfordshire. The Festival has a vision of a world where the complexity, wonder and opportunities of scientific research are explored, challenged, celebrated and enjoyed across society.The Festival is organised by the Charity Oxfordshire Science Festival, Charity number 1151361

IF Oxford science and ideas Festival

Discover the mechanisms of communication and behavioural change through talks, dance and poetry.

Somerville College

Did you know small changes to communication patterns can… stop an argument in its tracks, support people to follow recommendations, and even have life-saving consequences?The world around us is often buzzing with 'talk', including spoken language, sign language, body language and all those things humans do to communicate with each other. But how does 'talk' really work? You might think talking is random or unpredictable but, actually, there are very clear mechanics that govern how and when you talk, and what effect your talk will have. When you understand those mechanics you can see that even small changes to talk can make a big difference.Oxford’s researchers in clinical communication and health behaviours have analysed hundreds of real conversations to understand the hidden mechanics of how talk works, from clinical settings to everyday life. They have teamed up with artists to translate these mechanisms into dance and poetry.This interactive event includes contemporary dance, musical composition and poetry, along with clips of real conversations to reveal the often hidden mechanisms of conversation, and bust some common communication myths.Where will language lead you?S﻿uitable for teenagers and adults.IF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing so you can choose to pay whatever you want, or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation of £5 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the Festival. IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 25% of your donation at no cost to you. Gift Aid forms can be downloaded from <a href="https://if-oxford.com/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.if-oxford.com/donate</a>The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance to the Festival’s Attendance Policy:<a href="https://if-oxford.com/about/policies/attendance-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://if-oxford.com/about/policies/attendance-policy/ </a>

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