Apply now and join us for the 1st HKU-Pasteur Science Slam! Present the scientific subject of your choice in 5 minutes in the most creative way and get a chance to win a 200 euros* prize.
Participate in an innovative initiative to disseminate science through an easy and creative way to engage researchers, from yours and other domains, as well as a non-scientific public.
The objective of this slam is to liaise science and society through a 5-minutes presentation of a scientific concept, thesis or research project with the aim of making it understandable to everyone.
Topic
Participants can choose to present the topic of their own research or a general scientific concept of their choice. You're free to pick whatever you feel most comfortable with!
Format
5-minutes intervention using the tool of choice. You can:
· Use a video,
· Create a presentation,
· Propose a game…
The slam gives the participant the possibility to speak about science in their own way, creativity is the word of order!
Save the date
· Date: August 22nd, 2023
· Place: Seminar Room 3, HKJC Building for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam
· Time: 4-5pm
Eligibility
· Be a MPhil or PhD student of HKU-Pasteur or the School of Public Health.
· Presentation must be in English.
. Application deadline: August 8th, 2023
Prize
· 1,750HKD, sponsored by the Pasteur Network
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, August 8th
Please note that only selected and shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Should you like to know more or have questions about the event, please contact us at hkuip@hku.hk
Organizers: HKU-PRP in collaboration with the Pasteur Network
*Prize amount will be paid in HKD (exact amount to be confirmed according to the exchange rate on August 22nd)
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