Win RBR Ocean Science Slam
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Science
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Research/Development
R Ocean Science Slam
Fusing passion with cutting edge science, the R Ocean Science Slam brings research onto centre stage in an exciting and unconventional format. A Science Slam is a competition that allows early career scientists to share their research with a general audience in a creative, engaging, and non-traditional presentation.
The R Ocean Science Slam is intended for graduate students engaged in ocean science and technology research to present their research to a wide audience. The event will connect prospective students with experienced graduate students, leading research faculty, and innovative ocean technology companies.
Competitors are limited to exactly five minutes to present a portion of their research to the audience and are judged based on communication skills, audience engagement, and scientific accuracy. The use of a projector is not allowed, but small props and creative presentation styles are encouraged. The Science Slam format provides an informal medium for researchers to develop communication skills that are critical for engaging with a wide audience, including the general public, media, and private industries.
Judgesand Awards
The audience will form the jury and vote on the winner. The winner will receive an award of £500.
Organisation and Management- Eric Siegel, R – Organisation and promotion
- Cheri Arvonio, Ocean Business – Local logistics and promotion
- Kira Coley, eco – MC and promotion
More information about Science Slams, with inspiring presentation videos, can be found here:
- Hypothesis – BES Science Slam 2016
- Frog in an urban pond – BES Science Slam 2016
- Select a subset of your research that you are passionate about and has relevance to the audience.
- Consider how you can share your message as a story rather than a lecture.
- Plan your slam
- Engage your audience.
- Motivate why the work is important.
- Explain your methods and goals.
- Tell us something interesting.
- What worked and didn't work?
- How did you overcome challenges?
- What solutions are you working towards?
- How will this enable future benefits?
- What's next?
- What can the audience do to get involved or make a difference?
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Time your slam, time your slam, time your slam!
- Make sure you can finish within the 5-minute limit.
- Get inspired by watching other Science Slams on You Tube.
To submit your entry, please send us your submission by Monday 25 March.
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