Want to share your passion for science?

Want to win great prizes and a trip to the UK?

FameLab the International Competition has come to Libya!

The British Council in partnership with Cheltenham Festivals (United Kingdom) have brought this exciting competition to Libya.

Be part of the competition designed to encourage young scientists, mathematicians, technologists and engineers to inspire and excite the public about science.

FameLab started in the UK and has expanded across Europe and now it is your chance to be part of the very first FameLab Libya.

The winner of FameLab Libya will go on to compete at the FameLab International Grand Finals, held in Cheltenham, United Kingdom in June 2010

What is FameLab?

FameLab encourages young scientists (between 18 to 40 years old) to share their science with the public. Scientists have 3 minutes to share any scientific topic to an adult non-scientific audience. Talks can be in Arabic or English. Talks should be entertaining, enlightening, original AND scientifically accurate. An expert judging panel made up of scientists, presenters, TV or radio personalities will judge who the winners will be!

For more information about FameLab, Please visit: www.famelab.org

What do I have to do?

Present a scientific, engineering or mathematical topic in 3 minutes, in a dynamic, engaging and accurate way. Your presentation should be pitched to a non-scientific adult audience. We accept the use of props (only what you can carry on stage no set up time allowed) but no PowerPoint. Remember this is a live performance and props should represent this.

You must present a talk for your live audition and present a DIFFERENT talk if selected to go through to the semi-finals that afternoon.

Be prepared!  Be imaginative!

What are the judges looking for? (The 3 C’s)

• Clarity – how well the talk is presented
• Content – is the topic scientifically accurate
• Charisma – va-va-voom! Panache

What can I win?

A residential weekend MasterClass training in science communication.

Other prizes

All expenses paid trip to the Cheltenham Science Festival, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, to represent Libya in the FameLab International Grand Final.

How can I enter?

Complete and return this application form ( word document) and send it to British Council Libya info.libya@ly.britishcouncil.org. Then turn up at one of the qualifying rounds and present any scientific topic to our panel of expert judges.

Important date

Deadline for receiving applications: 26 January 2010

Where will FameLab be held?

There will be three regional heats in Libya:

• 7th April University, Zawia: 1 Feb 2010
• Al-Fatah University, Tripoli, 9 Feb 2010

MasterClass: 3 & 4 March 2010

Libyan FameLab Grand National Final : 16 March 2010

What is the MasterClass?

The 10 Libyan Finalists will win an all inclusive science communication training weekend, with an experienced UK FameLab MasterClass trainer. Training will include different aspects of science communication training, for example live performance, being on camera, interviewing, coping with nervousness.

It is mandatory for each finalist to attend the MasterClass to secure their place in the Libyan Grand Final.

Entry criteria

You must be:

• Libyan
• Between 18 to 40 years old
• Studying or working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Entry criteria in English (word document)

Important date

Deadline for receiving applications: 26 January 2010

Terms and conditions

• The organisers are British Council Libyan and its associate partners
• No open flames or gasses as props.
• There will be no set up time for use of props, no power outlets and definitely no PowerPoint presentations allowed.
• If granted a place in the Libyan Grand Finals, the MasterClass must be attended in full. If a contestant fails to attend the MasterClass then place in the Grand Final will be forfeited.
• The winner is required to attend the Cheltenham Science Festival to represent Libyan in the FameLab International Semi or Grand Final.
• The judges’ decision is final.
• The organisers reserve the right to change the programme at short notice if the need arises or there is just cause.



Good luck to everyone, and thanks Khadija for sharing!!!