Take Part in FameLab 2018

Updated on Dec 21, 2017 1600 views

About this opportunity

FameLab is an annual science communication competition that runs in many countries worldwide. Wherever you are in the world, the competition remains the same. You have just three minutes to present a concept from your field of study to a panel of judges. Make it funny, make it enlightening, and make it jaw-dropping. The judges are looking for somebody who can shine in content, clarity and charisma – all within the three minute allowance.

We want to find the science communication stars of tomorrow, who can really show off their area of expertise in a fascinating and engaging way.

The national champion from each participating country will receive an invitation to the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK. There they will join an exclusive two-day masterclass led by expert UK trainers. They also get the chance to compete for the title of FameLab International Champion 2018. You can view a list of countries where FameLab 2017 took place below.

How to enter

UK: Find out more and how to enter FameLab 2018 on the Cheltenham Science Festival website . Regional heats in the UK will take place between December 2017 and March 2018. The UK final will take place in London.
Countries around the word (apart from the UK): Please check the website of your local British Council office to find out if your country takes part in FameLab 2018.A list of participating countries will be published on this website later this year.

The following countries took part in FamLab 2017: Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia (jointly with Latvia), France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kazakhstan, Latvia (jointly with Estonia), Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Uganda, the UK and Vietnam.

Find out more about FameLab 2017

Rules

You have only three minutes for your talk.
Your talk must be about a science, technology, engineering, medicine or maths-based topic.
You may not use PowerPoint or other similar presentation software.
Props are limited to what you can carry on stage (and there is no time for set up).
Your talk is a solo performance. You are not permitted to carry other people on to the stage to assist you in your talk.
If you make it through your local heats to a regional final in your country you will need a second presentation (which can be on the same topic, but must be demonstrably different in content).

Eligibility

You have only three minutes for your talk.
Your talk must be about a science, technology, engineering, medicine or maths-based topic.
You may not use PowerPoint or other similar presentation software.
Props are limited to what you can carry on stage (and there is no time for set up).
Your talk is a solo performance. You are not permitted to carry other people on to the stage to assist you in your talk.
If you make it through your local heats to a regional final in your country you will need a second presentation (which can be on the same topic, but must be demonstrably different in content).

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