FameLab UK, created by Cheltenham Festivals, is the largest public facing science communication competition and training programme in the world and they are absolutely delighted to host the Regional Hub for the East of England.
FameLab offers you a platform to:
– Amplify your voice and share your ideas
– Boost your confidence in presenting complex theories to a wider audience
– Build lasting connections with fellow scientists and STEM professionals
If successful, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to present your work at Cheltenham Science Festival 2026, a premier event that celebrates the wonders of science with audiences from all over the world.
Researchers have just three minutes to communicate their research to their audience and an expert panel of judges. The winner is the speaker who best demonstrates FameLab’s three C’s – Content, Clarity and Charisma. Applications are now open and will close on the 14/01/2027.
Save the dates:
Welcome to FameLab (run by central FameLab) for all applicants will take place on the 29 January 2027 6:00pm-7:00pm online.
Deadline for video submissions to the East of England hub is on the 23 February 2027 at 5pm.
Training for East of England semi-finalists on Performance Planning will take place on the 2 March 2027 12:00pm-1:30pm online.
The East of England final will take place on the 2 April in the evening at the Cambridge Union as part of the Cambridge Festival.
Photo credit: Still Moving Media for Cheltenham Festivals
Posted on 11/11/2026
