Eager to inspire others and pursuing your PhD at JGU?
But you have never performed as a slammer before?

In our workshop How to Science Slam, you will learn everything you need for a compelling performance:

  • storytelling
  • body language
  • media use
  • audience interaction.

Application deadline: June 26, 2026

Contact us, if you have any questions (ga@uni-mainz.de)

Are you a Postdoc and want to take part in the workshop and Science Slam?
Apply here:

When & Where?

Workshop „How to Science Slam“:
August 4, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
on JGU campus

Science Slam: September 16, 2026

FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix: October 21, 2026

Three participants of the workshop „How to Science Slam“ will have the chance to perform at this year’s Science Slam (organized by AG Junge Wissenschaft) and qualify for the FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix in Opole (Poland).

For whom?

Registered PhD Candidates at JGU

Trainer

Rainer Holl, Science & Stories GmbH

Language

English

Selection Process

After the application deadline, a preliminary selection of slammers will be made. On July 4, you will receive notification from us regarding whether you have been shortlisted or accepted into the workshop.

Please keep the dates for the workshop, the Science Slam (September 16), and the FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix (October 21) free until then.

Following the workshop, it will be decided which slammers will perform on September 16, 2026.