FameLab International 2021: Semi-Final 1
Channel: FameLab
Date: 2021-11-10

The world's greatest science communication competition returns to our screens! Contestants have just three minutes to enlighten and entertain judges and the audience - and you'll have chance to cast your vote for your favourite talk!

In Semi-Final 1, national finalists battle it out for a coveted spot in the FameLab International Online Final:

* Jonathan Farrugia, Malta
* Fatima Omar, Qatar
* Mădălina Lazăr, Romania
* Letago Kgomoeswana, South Africa
* Jerzy Łątka, Poland
* Michele Dusi, Italy
* Hugo Cui, Switzerland
* Alex Cloherty, Netherlands
* Becky Cummings, UK
* Ádám Radványi, Hungary
* Bozhidar Stefanov, Bulgaria

Event judges: Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah, Claire McNulty & Madeline Howard. Hosted by Emer Maguire.

FameLab International brings together 23 emerging science communicators from all over the world to break down barriers to public engagement in science through accessible three-minute talks. The online events feature content from researchers and young professionals in the STEM sector spanning a range of themes that tackle pressing global societal issues including health, wellbeing and climate change. The FameLab International Semi-Final 1 contains content themes that some viewers may find upsetting. Parental guidance is advised.

Cheltenham Science Festival is the home of FameLab, delivered globally in partnership with the British Council. For more details about FameLab visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/famelab and check out @FameLab on Twitter for updates. #FameLabInternational2021

Vote now: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/famelabvote


00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:39 - Emer's Introduction & 'What Is FameLab'
00:04:41 - Judges Introduction
00:11:25 - Jonathan Farrugia - Malta
00:19:03 - Fatima Omar - Qatar
00:26:43 - Mădălina Lazăr - Romania
00:35:52 - Letago Kgomoeswana - South Africa
00:44:31 - Jerzy Łątka - Poland
00:52:37 - Michele Dusi - Italy
01:01:47 - Hugo Cui - Switzerland
01:08:51 - Alex Cloherty - Netherlands
01:15:56 - Becky Cummings - UK
01:23:13 - Ádám Radványi - Hungary
01:30:53 - Bozhidar Stefanov - Bulgaria
01:38:48 - Closing