FameLab talking Science competition 2016 - Dublin Heat 06 February 2016

FameLab - talking science competition is one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world.

Famelab Ireland returns in 2016 as the world’s leading science communication competition.

If you think you can explain a scientific concept to a general audience, in just three minutes, then why not enter?

The winner will represent Ireland at the 2016 Famelab international finals in the UK and will also win €1000 in prize money.

FameLab 2016

Winner National event 2015

Are you studying or working in science, technology, engineering or maths?

If you are aged 18 or older and think you can explain a scientific concept in just three minutes, you could win some fantastic prizes.

Engaging with people outside the scientific community allows scientists to not only enthuse people about their work and science in general, but to justify their use of public funding. 

Regional Heats:

FameLab Ireland 2015-2016 will have 4 regional heats:

Cork: Tuesday 26 January 2016 @ 7pm, Triskel Christchurch, Cork. Application deadline - Tuesday 19 January 2016 

Dublin: Saturday 06 February 2016 @ 4pm, Science Gallery. Application deadline - Friday 29 January 2016  (training 03 February, 5pm-9pm, Beresford Hotel, Store Street, Dublin)

Galway: Tuesday 09 February 2016, Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway. Application deadline - Thursday 31 December 2015 (training Tuesday 12 January 2016)

More information about the whos, whys and whats of entering the competition.

Apply for FameLab Ireland

Prizes

Maths Week 10th-18th October 2015

Maths Week takes place around the country this week 10th-18th October.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival and there are numerous events taking place which involve Institutes of Technology, Universities and many other organisations.

For events geared at third level students click here