FameLab SA 2024 final competition invitation: 19 September 2024

NRF-SAASTA, in collaboration with Jive Media Africa, is delighted to invite you to a celebration of home-grown science communication talent at the FameLab South Africa National Finals. FameLab, a UK-based initiative of Cheltenham Festivals, has been operating in South Africa since 2013. The program’s objective is to help young scientists enhance their science communication abilities, with a particular emphasis on public speaking. FameLab is renowned for its dynamic format where researchers have just three minutes to present their work in an engaging and accessible way. This competition not only highlights the importance of effective science communication but also inspires the next generation of scientists and innovators.

DATE: 19 September 2024

VENUE: National Research Foundation (NRF Albert Luthuli Auditorium), Meiring Naudé Road, Pretoria

PROGRAMME:

16h00 – 17h00: Arrival and Networking (refreshments will be served)

17h00 – 18h30: FameLab SA Final (the event will be live-streamed)

RSVP here by 06 September 2024. For more information, contact famelab@jivemedia.co.za

We look forward to choosing a winner for FameLab SA 2024 and engaging with you to nurture science communication talent.