What is a Science Slam?
A Science Slam is a competition of the best science communicators in which motivated young researchers give a concise and comprehensible ~8 min presentation of a research topic. Anything goes! The slammers can use presentations, stage props or ask the audience to do a short experiment. To win the audience’s vote, the slam must be understood by a layman, fascinating, and of course entertaining.
For Who
Whether you’re in math, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, history, psychology, social studies, arts or any field we missed here, you are welcome to present your work.
2026 Basel Science Slam
30 October 2026 – Kulturhuus Häbse – Klingentalstrasse 79, 4005 Basel
👉 Tickets
Early Bird:
- 10 francs: reduced price Early Bird
- 15 francs: full price Early Bird
Normal prize:
- 15 francs: reduced price
- 22 francs: full price
Please note: You can select your preferred ticket category in the final step of the booking process.
About the event:
Motivated researchers from various disciplines compete against each other to briefly and understandably explain a scientific topic in eight minutes. Whatever is fun is allowed! From presentations to props to songs and live experiments, there are no limits to creativity. The viewers vote the best slams, which entertained and fascinated them the most. The audience can also look forward to an exciting supporting program.
The evening will be in English, the slams will be in English and German. 🇬🇧🇩🇪
Host: Amber Eve
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A look into the past: old Science Slam posters
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