An interesting study on humour in scientific talks (531 presentations, 870 jokes):
67% of jokes failed.
Only ~9% got real laughter.
Men joke slightly more, and native English speakers are more likely to succeed.
🙂 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2025.3000
O yes... Joking in a foreign language is hard, and even in your own, it only works if the audience truly gets it.
#AcademicHumor #ConferenceLife #AcademicLife #ResearchCulture #ScholarlyCommunication
🎊 What a night! The #ISWC2025 Students’ Party in Nara 🥳
Laughter, great food & new friendships — no supervisors, no formalities, just fun! 🎉
Huge thanks to @akaichi Ines & @Atsuko Yamaguchi for organizing an unforgettable evening 🙌
It’s the final day of @devoxx in #Antwerp! 🎉 A big thank you to Wouter Van Ranst from AE for supporting us at the #iSAQB booth today. 🙌
If you haven’t had the chance to visit us yet, come by for a chat, discover the #CPSA program, and take part in our raffle. We’d love to see you before the conference wraps up! 😊
#SoftwareArchitecture #DevoxxBelgium #ConferenceLife #Networking
We’re having an amazing second day at @devoxx in #Antwerp, #Belgium! The #iSAQB booth is buzzing with curious minds and great discussions. 🤩
A huge thank you to @bjschrijver and Ramon Wieleman from @OpenValue for their fantastic support today – we really appreciate it! 🫶🏻
Come by to learn about our #CPSA program, take part in our raffle and have a chat with us. 😊
#SoftwareArchitecture #DevoxxBelgium #ConferenceLife #Networking
Having a discussion with friends who travel for work. Do you pack a swimsuit im case your accommodations have a pool or hot tub?
I always do. Don’t use them most of the time, but keep them in case.
Curious….
Midday at Mensch und Computer 2025 means more than just refueling with lunch.
It’s also a time to step outside, relax in the sun, and recharge before diving back into sessions. Beanbags, shade, and conversations created the perfect balance of networking and unwinding.
A moment of pause — because fresh ideas need fresh energy.
Swipe ➡️ for more moments from the stage.
#KessMedia #EventPhotography #ConferenceLife #PanelDiscussion #SpeakerSeries
🎉 What’s better than a brilliant HCI conference? One with amazing social events!
At #MUC2025, don’t miss:
🗓 Aug 31: Weltecho – concert + exhibition
🗓 Sep 1: Orangerie – posters + food trucks
🗓 Sep 2: Kraftverkehr – dinner + DJ set by Prof. Bertolt Meyer 🎧
🔗 https://muc2025.mensch-und-computer.de/en/programme/evening-events/
Serhii Nazarovets
ISWC 2026
iSAQB
Shawn Hooper (he/him)
Mensch und Computer
alexkess
devopsdays Amsterdam
DevConf