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121. Interview with Communications Advisor Rebecca Colless

Episode 5 of the Let's Talk SciComm podcast, hosted by Unimelb SciComm, titled "121. Interview with Communications Advisor Rebecca Colless" was published on December 15, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

December 15, 2025 ·34m · Let's Talk SciComm

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This week we loved chatting with Bec Colless, who has 30+ years’ experience in science communication, research translation and IP commercialisation, public and stakeholder relations, education and marketing. She has enhanced the reputations, funding and impact of universities and research organisations, innovative businesses – including her own travelling science show – government agencies, non-profits, museums and schools. Drawing on her decades of experience across science, journalism, government, industry and education, Bec shares practical advice on research impact, persuasive writing, value propositions and storytelling and why great communication always starts with empathy for your audience. From grant writing and credibility to Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle and the hero’s journey, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for researchers at every career stage. You can follow Bec and learn more about her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-colless/ Subscribe to our podcast newsletter, The ChitChat: https://mailchi.mp/06154eb97b24/welcome-to-lets-talk-scicommTranscript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/mb62

Episode Description

This week we loved chatting with Bec Colless, who has 30+ years’ experience in science communication, research translation and IP commercialisation, public and stakeholder relations, education and marketing. She has enhanced the reputations, funding and impact of universities and research organisations, innovative businesses – including her own travelling science show – government agencies, non-profits, museums and schools. 

Drawing on her decades of experience across science, journalism, government, industry and education, Bec shares practical advice on research impact, persuasive writing, value propositions and storytelling and why great communication always starts with empathy for your audience. From grant writing and credibility to Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle and the hero’s journey, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for researchers at every career stage. 

You can follow Bec and learn more about her work here: 

Subscribe to our podcast newsletter, The ChitChat: https://mailchi.mp/06154eb97b24/welcome-to-lets-talk-scicomm

Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/mb62

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