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FameLab

FameLab UK is a science communication competition and sees the best new voices in science from around the country compete against one another to be crowned the UK's greatest science communicator and go on to represent the UK at FameLab International.

The Competition

Researchers from across the globe gather online or live to vie for the title of world’s best science communicator.  

The rules of FameLab are few, but crucial and are the same no matter the stage of the competition.  

Participants have 3-minutes to 'wow' the judges and the audience and leave them wanting more: 

  • Participants have three minutes to present any scientific (including social sciences), technology, engineering, mathematical or medical topic of their choice
  • Participants cannot use a notes, PowerPoint, other electronic presentation or audio recording
  • Participants can only use the props that they can carry onto stage themselves
  • Participants should prepare and present a different talk for each stage of the competition

The NorthWest Hub

The University of Liverpool and the University of Salford have joined together to become the North West hub for FameLab. Scientists from around the NW region are shortlisted and will compete at a regional final before the winner will go forward to the National Festival in Cheltenham in June.

2025 Regional Final

Join us for the North West final of FameLab, live at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. Book your FREE ticket here! FameLab is the biggest science communication competition in the world! Hear scientists from across the North West region battle it out to share their work in just three minutes - have they got the charisma, clarity and content to be the next science communication superstar?! You can expect cutting edge science, brilliant talks, and interval activities.
 
This event is open to everyone, no background in science is needed! Doors will open at 6.30pm, the event will start at 7pm and finish at 9pm. Drinks available to purchase on the night. More information about FameLab can be found here: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/famelab