The Peer Revue

Smart meets silly in The Peer Revue, where cutting-edge research fuels improv comedy.

Each month a different superstar researcher tells stories from their research, which will inspire a cast of talented improvisers to create brand new, unscripted comedy.

The Peer Revue is a hilarious celebration of science, philosophy, history, art, and all things academic. You’ll laugh, and you also might learn.

REM famously sang that “Everybody hurts… and everybody cries.” Tarō Gomi famously wrote that “Everyone Poops.” This month at Peer Revue, we’re connecting the dots between these truths with Emma Todd, whose PhD research at Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre is digging deep into the bowels of gut science. Emma’s using machine learning to predict your mood based on what you eat and, yes, even your poop. It turns out, your gut has a lot to say—and it's not just a load of crap! From bowel movements to brain waves, Emma’s research is turning sh*t into science. As the runner-up in this year’s Deakin University Three Minute Thesis grand finals, she’s here to share how your diet might be influencing your mood in ways you’ve never imagined. So, join us for a night that promises to be a real gas—because when it comes to understanding your gut, Emma knows her sh*t!