For the second consecutive year, FameLab, the international scientific communication competition organised by the British Council and its partners, is coming back to France !
Who is this competition for?
Whether you are a young researcher, student or teacher of science, FameLab invites you to present your chosen subject for three minutes to a panel of professionals from the communications, research and media sectors.Three criteria need to be met: content, clarity and charisma!
How do you take part?
Heats will take place throughout France between March and April 2015 in partnership with scientific cultural organisations:
– Brest, Océanopolis, Friday 6 March 2015 (closing date for entries 28 February 2015);
– Marseille, Campus Saint-Charles, Tuesday 10 March 2015 (closing date for entries 3 March 2015);
– Toulouse, Bazacle, Thursday 26 March 2015 (closing date for entries 13 March 2015);
– Villeneuve d’Ascq, Forum des Sciences, Saturday 4 April 2015 (closing date for entries 4 March 2015);
– Bordeaux, Cap Sciences, Friday 10 April 2015 (closing date for entries 10 March 2015);
– Paris, venue and date to be announced in February
The national final will take place on 21 May in Paris.
Unavailable for the regional heats? You can submit a video entry.
Participation in FameLab also means:
An opportunity for the participants:
– to interact with other science enthusiasts and enjoy networking with FameLab candidates from France and around the world;
– to benefit from the informed opinions of recognised specialists;
– to publicly present the results of research, and share their passion for science.
Winners will receive:
– A two-day Masterclass at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Geneva in order to refine their oral presentation technique and communication skills;
– For the national winner, the opportunity to take part in the international Grand Final at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK.
Further information:
All information on the competition and registration is available on the British Council website.
For any other questions: snzryno@oevgvfupbhapvy.se