FameLab UK South West
2025 Applications are now open. Apply Now!
Do you have a talent for talking about science in a way that makes it accessible and exciting for everyone?
Famelab is an exciting competition which is intended to give the next generation of science-related researchers the opportunity to communicate their work with the public in an entertaining and engaging way, and we've been selected as the location for their South West hub!
As a contestant you'll have just three minutes to communicate your research to an expert panel of judges, all while being watched by a global audience. Your presentation also has to demonstrate the “Three Cs” of FameLab: Content, Clarity and Charisma.
There's a £250 prize for the winner of the South West heat, but you need to be in it to win it!
See how it is done!
The SW Regional Winner, Joni Wildman, won last years FameLab UK - click here for her winning presentation.
Why take part in Famelab?
- Contestants receive professional training on communication and presentation from Jamie Gallagher
- Regional winners compete in the final the Cheltenham Festival
- The national winner will then compete in the Famelab International Final
Click here for the aims of FameLab
Who is Jamie Gallagher?
Jamie is an award winning science communicator who has taken science content to stages and screens around the world. A FameLab UK runner up in 2012 Jamie has gone on to judge the competition and train new contestants. When not sharing science on stage he helps others to do the same - looking to make science as interesting, memorable and accessible as possible.
Important dates
Applications close: 5 January 2025
Optional online training for contestants: 23 January (09:30 - 12:30)
Presentation deadline (3 minute video submission): 6 March 2025
Finalists announced: 12 March 2025
Regional Final at Plymouth Marjon University : 3 April 2025
National dates:
UK Masterclass Weekend for the winner: 2 & 3 May 2025
UK National final (Cheltenham Science Festival): 6 June 2025
Find out more about Famelab
Famelab was created by Cheltenham Festivals, and you can find out more about it on their website: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/famelab
