Wednesday 09 December 2015

 

The deadline for the science communication competition, FameLab Northern Ireland, has been extended.

Aspiring science stars (working  or studying in the fields of science, engineering or maths), now have until Thursday, December 31 to enter.

Those who make it through to the final at the Black Box, Belfast on February 24 2016, will win an exclusive Golden Ticket to over 120 events at 2016's NI Science Festival, as well as  a  place on an all-expenses paid communication master class. The winner will go on to qualify for the UK national finals.

Organised by the British Council in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Science Festival and Cheltenham Festival, FameLab is a global communication competition which is held annually in over 25 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. Globally, more than 4000 individuals studying or working in STEM have taken part and the result is a vibrant network of exciting scientists and engineers engaging international audiences, as well as engaging with each other.

Last year’s Northern Ireland winner, Emer Maguire, went on to win the UK final and was a finalist in the international competition – she’s now making big strides in science communication, and will be part of next year’s NI Science Festival programme

Entering FameLab is simple. Aspiring science communicators can choose any STEM topic, which can be anything from the practical to the bizarre, as long as it excites and engages the general public. This topic, which should be no longer than 3 minutes, should then be recorded (on a phone will do) and uploaded to YouTube. Presentations will then be judged according to FameLab’s golden rule – the 3 Cs: Content, Clarity and Charisma.

If you feel you’re up to the challenge, submit your video to YouTube and email the link along with the application form to famelab_ni@britishcouncil.org. The application, along with full terms and conditions, can be found at nireland.britishcouncil.org. 

Entrants must be 21 years or over and working or studying in the fields of science, engineering or maths.

For more information on British Council Northern Ireland or FameLab, visit http://nireland.britishcouncil.org, follow on Twitter: @BCouncil_NI or Facebook: www.facebook.com/britishcouncilnorthernireland.

Notes to Editor

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We work in over 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people. We work in the arts, education, English, science, sport and governance and last year we engaged face to face with 18.4 million people and reached 652 million. We are a non-political organisation which operates at arm’s length from government. Our total turnover in 2009/10 was £705 million, of which our grant-in-aid from the British government was £211 million. For every £1 of government grant we receive, we earn £2.50 from other sources. For more information, please visit: http://nireland.britishcouncil.org or follow us on Twitter: @BCouncil_NI

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Claire McAuley, Communications Manager, T +44 (0) 28 9019 2224 | M +44 (0) 7856524504 Claire.McAuley@britishcouncil.org Twitter: @BCouncil_NI