Does anyone know if MSc Science communication students are eligible? (There's no contact email online)
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> ...and for a bit more information on FameLab to those who don't know about it yet...
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> FameLab
> Are you the new face of science?
> If so, you could win:
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> - broadcasting time on Channel 4
> - a masterclass in science communication
> - a schedule of speaking events
> - £2000 cash
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> FameLab is the first nationwide quest to find new communicators of science and has been launched by the Cheltenham Science Festival in partnership with NESTA (The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and supported by Pfizer, Channel 4 and The Daily Telegraph.
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> The competition seeks to expand the base of excellent science communicators in the UK by seeking, nurturing and promoting new talent.
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> "We are looking for people who have scientific stars in their eyes, people who can present an entertaining, original and exciting talk that is scientifically accurate but appealing to a non-scientific audience" said Festival co-director and one of the judges Professor Kathy Sykes speaking at the launch last week in London.
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> In order to enter you need to be over 18, working in science, and able to present a scientific topic of your choice at one of the following regional auditions:
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> 12th Mar Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
> 19th Mar Bristol At-Bristol
> 2nd Apr Cardiff Techniquest
> 9th Apr Glasgow Glasgow Science Centre
> 14th Apr London Dana Centre
> 16th Apr Belfast W5
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> The final will be held at the 2005 Cheltenham Science Festival on the 11 June. Judges include Robert Winston, Simon Singh, science editor at The Daily Telegraph, Roger Highfield, and Head of Science and Education at Channel 4, Simon Andreae.
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> For full details, visit our website
> www.famelab.org
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> We are looking to involve a really diverse range of people so please do feel free to pass this message on or contact us if you would like to chat over how your organisation might get involved.
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> Regards,
> Gillian
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> Gillian Rendle
> Science Festival Co-ordinator
> FameLab Co-ordinator
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