How do 3D glasses work? Why do men have nipples? Why is wearing red an advantage in sport? Is nuclear energy good or bad? How do cabbages keep warm in winter? These are some of the things you could learn at the Manchester Final of FameLab, the UK’s biggest competition to discover new talent to engage the public in science and engineering.
Fancy coming along to watch? Free nibbles included…
Come along to the live regional final of the 2013 Manchester competition on Saturday 24 November and witness the region’s finest science communicators as they battle it out to win a place at the FameLab UK National Final. The Manchester regional final starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 8pm (audience must be seated by 6.15pm). Suitable for teenagers and adults. Free nibbles and cash bar (for over 18s).
Contestants will have just three minutes to pitch a concept in science or engineering to the panel of judges which includes Victoria Gill, Matthew Cobb and Timandra Harkness. Each judge will assess the finalists’ presentations on three qualities: content, clarity and charisma!
Get your free tickets here!
http://mosifamelab.eventbrite.com/
Pssst…3 of the finalist are from the University of Manchester – so come along and show your support for our inspiring researchers as they share their passion for science with you in just 3 minutes!
Dee-Ann Johnson
Communications Officer
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
The University of Manchester
0161 306 4155
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http://www.manchester.ac.uk/eps/researchsupport