Arqus seminar: “Science on Stage: Learning to Dramatize Figures, Discoveries, and Ideas”

The seminar is part of the funded bottom-up initiatives within the Arqus Alliance, and it will take place from Monday, 19 January 2026 to Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the School of Psychology at the University of Padua (Italy).

Over the course of four days, the programme will teach how to transform historical and scientific content into theatrical narratives that can be adapted for public readings, performances, or multimedia formats

Beyond enriching communication skills, this initiative challenges persistent stereotypes surrounding psychology, since the discipline continues to suffer from a widespread stereotype—it is often seen only through the lens of psychoanalysis or clinical psychology, despite its strong roots in experimental and scientific research. 

 At the same time, it empowers participants to bring scientific discoveries, historical figures, and even abstract concepts into the public sphere in engaging and accessible ways.

No prerequisites are required. Two places are still available, and the selection will be made on a first-come-first-served basis.

Interested participants are invited to contact Prof. Massimo Grassi at massimo.grassi@unipd.it.