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Announcement for EURAXESS Science Slam China
Published：24/06/2014
The EURAXESS Science Slam China 2014 is the second edition of an event giving researchers based in China the chance to showcase their research projects to their peers and the wider public in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. It is open to researchers of all nationalities and from all fields of research (starting from the PhD-student level). The only requirement is that the applicant has to be doing research / be staying in China at the time of the application/the finals.
Participation: To participate, researchers first have to get creative, develop an original idea and make a video of their "teaser" presentation with their mobile phone, a camera etc. Video submission is possible via the EURAXESS Links China Youku account until October 20th, 2014 - the 5 best videos will be chosen and the researchers will be invited to the live slam finals in Beijing on November 6th, 2014.
Every participant at the final slam will present a topic related to their research to an audience of non-experts. The slam will be given in English in less than 10 minutes and can be supported by video and audio material, ppt. slides and any other kind of media available, as well as by scientific equipment. The performances of the participants will be judged by the audience and the jury based on conceptualization, style and originality.
The winner will be awarded a round trip to Europe where he or she will attend a scientific meeting with a research organisation of his or her choice and meet the winners of the other EURAXESS Science Slams organized in the US & Canada, Japan, India, ASEAN and Brazil.
Attached to this e-mail you find the Flyer with further information and contact details.
The trailer for the 2014 EURAXESS Science Slam can be watched here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zyqlfr_oPk&list=UUYDwulgU3SrBgjsTuR_4RDg
A promotional video with last year's winner from China - Dr YU Yang - is available on Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzI3NTQ1NDQ4.html
Further information on the event in China can be found on the website: http://scienceslamchina.euraxess.org
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the EURAXESS Links Representatives based in Beijing by writing to china@euraxess.net.
