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Science showdown: Bielefeld is looking for the best research star!
On April 3, 2025, talent from Bielefeld University will present exciting research topics at the FameLab competition in Bielefeld.
Science showdown: Bielefeld is looking for the best research star!
On March 27th, 2025, the FameLab Germany competition is just around the corner and will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7 p.m. in the Wissenwerkstadt Bielefeld. The aim of this unusual format is to encourage young researchers to present their scientific topics in an understandable and entertaining way in just three minutes. Eight talented scientists are taking part in this preliminary round, including five from Bielefeld University and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (HSBI) as well as international entries.
The topics are diverse and range from cell biology to food technology to linguistics. An expert jury will evaluate the presentations, consisting of Nadja Loschky, the theater director, Professor Dr. Jonas Ide, a business mathematician at HSBI, and Professor Dr. Dario Anselmetti, a biophysicist from Bielefeld University. The competition promises exciting insights into the respective research and is moderated by Marvin Meinold, who is known for his work in the improvisational art collective “Die Stereotypen”.
Prizes and audience participation
The audience can not only enjoy, but also actively decide who wins the audience award. The first place winners will have the chance to take part in the Germany final on June 24th in the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle. Tickets for the event cost 11.00 euros, reduced price 8.00 euros, and are available both at the tourist information center and online. The conditions for participation are clear: The competition is open to master's students, doctoral students and researchers aged 21 and over and allows a free choice of topics from the natural and social sciences. Creative tools are welcome, but PowerPoint presentations are prohibited.
Successes of previous participants
The successes of the previous participants demonstrate the importance of this competition. Julian Neugebauer, a 27-year-old psychiatry resident at Bethel Evangelical Hospital, emerged as the winner last year by impressing the audience with his research into measuring stress through voice. Neugebauer, who conducts research at Bielefeld University, achieved second place in the international final. Wieberneit from the University of Regensburg took second place in the Germany final.
The competition is organized by the Wissenwerkstadt Bielefeld and had its origins in the Cheltenham Science Festival, where the concept was brought to life. Support for such events is crucial to promote interest in science and research and to discover and promote young talent.
This is an opportunity not only to present your own research, but also to arouse the public's interest and advance your own academic career. The preliminary round in Bielefeld is a step in this direction, and the participants are ready to give their best.