Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy | Show (at Science and Engineering Day)

Name: Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy | Show (at Science and Engineering Day)
Start: 2026-03-14T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-14T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Building 67 , Lecture Theatre 1 (Room 1037)

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Building 67 , Lecture Theatre 1 (Room 1037) | Southampton, EN

Live, laugh, learn! Welcome to the TED Talks that would hit the cutting room floor at Science and Engineering Day 2026.
About this Event

Live, laugh, learn: welcome to the TED Talks that would hit the cutting room floor. At Southampton University, we have been looking for ways to engage with the public on a new level and theat means graduating from Dr, BSc and PhD to Haha, LoL and RoFL.

We've taken some teachers pets and taught them to embrace their inner class clown, bringing the latest research to new audiences by creating science-inspired stand-up with training from experienced comedians!

Every super villain has an origin story, but what about the rest of us scientists who couldn't get the funding for an underground lab? We get to make an impact and explode the status quo - but in a good way. That is if we can get our lab coats on the right way round.

Join us in our underground laboratory / comedy venue for an hour of science-themed stand-up, stories, and silliness from some of Southampton University's funniest and nerdiest people.

Hosted by Professor, AI researcher and professional funny guy Leslie Carr!

Show times: 15:30

Run time: 60 minutes

Suitability: Ages 14+

PLEASE NOTE:

Some additional tickets for each show will be available on the day in Building 67, on a first-come-first-served basis. Please queue politely so our volunteers can help you.
In case the tickets for this show and other timed activities are sold out, please note that there are more than 150 other activities to enjoy during the day!

Accessibility: Expect some loud sounds, a few flashing lights and darkened spaces.The venue has limited wheelchair accessibility and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired is available in the first two front rows. A few ear defenders will be available to borrow upon entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit our dedicated Accessibility page.

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket just gives you access to this show only. If you haven't already done so, you will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Science and Engineering Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form .