Local Science Enthusiasts Shine at 20-Year-Old CERN Competition Milestone

Cheltenham Scientist Crowned Winner of World’s Longest-Running Science Communication Competition

In a thrilling conclusion to its 20th anniversary celebrations, FameLab International 2025 has crowned its global winner at the CERN Science Gateway in Switzerland. The competition, organised by Cheltenham Festivals in collaboration with CERN, celebrates the world’s longest-running and furthest-reaching science communication contest.

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This year’s final brought together nine finalists from Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Each contestant delivered captivating three-minute talks that combined science and storytelling across a range of fields, including neuroscience, primatology, economics, materials science, biology and embryology.

The international champion, Tammy Lee, impressed the judges with her talk titled ‘A-Typical Embryo’. The judges, comprising Julia Woithe, Carissa Cesarotti and Claire Lee, praised Tammy for her clarity and charisma in communicating complex science in an engaging and relatable way.

Winner’s Reaction

Tammy Lee, the FameLab International 2025 winner, said: “I signed up to FameLab to push myself out of my comfort zone. I have learnt so much, grown as a communicator and gained many amazing friendships. It truly has been an incredible journey. Thank you FameLab for giving me the platform to share my research with the world!”

What You Need to Know

The FameLab International Final was hosted by Cheltenham Festivals in collaboration with CERN. The competition aims to inspire audiences worldwide to engage with science in their everyday lives.

For more information, please visit the Cheltenham Festivals website at cheltenhamfestivals.com or contact the organisers at info@cheltenhamfestivals.com.

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