FameLab UK, created by Cheltenham Festivals, is the largest, public facing, science communication competition and training programme in the world and are absolutely delighted to be 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.
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your passion for STEM and be the change you want to see in science communication. Take a look at last year’s final here.
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. Visit their webpage for more information on how to sign up and contact publicengagement@admin.cam.ac.uk for any questions.
Save the dates!
Applications will close on the 16 January 2026.
Join in for a Welcome to the FameLab Family on the 29 January 2026 at 6pm online.
Training for all East of England Hub applicants on Content creation will take place on the 2 February 2026 at 12:30pm-2:00pm online.
Training for East of England semi-finalists on Performance Planning will take place on the 3 March 2026 at 12:00pm-1:30pm online.
The East of England semifinal will take place in-person in the evening of the 2 April 2026.
Further Information
Posted on 28/10/2025
