What is a Science SLAM?

A Science slam is a science communication format where young scientists explain their research projects in short 10-minute-talks that are easy to follow and afterwards the audience gets to vote. The important thing is not primarily the scientific outcome of their work, but to explain it in an understandable and entertaining way. Science slams take place outside the university or lecture halls and instead in cultural centers, bars or clubs, usually in the evening and accompanied by beers [1].

If you wanna get a feeling for what a Science SLAM evening looks like, check the videos from the previous events in our youtube channel.

Here's a press coverage of one of our events at Abasalon: Academic showbiz (also in danish).

Participate


If you are a PhD student, or a postdoc and wanna speak at a Slam, get in touch with us through this contact form.

When and where?

Our next event will be on November 1st at the University of Copenhagen's Old Library, Copenhagen. Join the Facebook event. Entrance is free for students but registration is required, you can book the ticket here.