SLAMMIN’TIME

Have you ever been to a science slam? No? No problem, here you can discover and learn to love it together with other young people.
SLAMMIN'TIME gives you the chance to learn how to get an interested audience excited about your own science topic.
Together with other young people from Bremen and the surrounding area, you’ll spend two weekends learning how to present your scientific topics on stage with confidence and enthusiasm—and how to get others excited about them.
All programs are in German!
What is a science slam?
At a science slam, participants typically have about 10 minutes to present their field of research or project to the audience in a clear and entertaining way. The goal is to engage the audience and present their topic in a way that is both entertaining and scientifically accurate. Unconventional formats and presentation styles are also allowed.
At the end, the audience acts as a jury and decides who generated the most enthusiasm and provided the most entertaining presentation.
Note: Links to examples from the Science Slam with students in Oldenburg are provided below.
Why should I participate?
Are you passionate about scientific questions? Would you like to try something new? Do you enjoy giving presentations or want to learn how? Then SLAMMIN’TIME is the perfect place for you!
Together as a group, you’ll learn how to stand on stage with confidence, present your own project and get others excited about it!
These are all skills you’ll use later in life and above all, they’re a lot of fun!
So how does it work?
Rhetoric Seminar
In the Rhetoric Seminar, you’ll learn how to feel confident on stage and inspire others to engage with scientific questions and findings in an entertaining way. To achieve these goals, we’ll start by exploring fundamental techniques for speaking confidently in front of an audience and capturing their attention through engaging and polished language. Together, you’ll push your limits and learn to present your topic on stage with ease.
At the end, we’ll decide together who will actually present their ideas at a Science Slam and participate in the coaching weekend.
Coaching Weekend
During the coaching weekend, you’ll learn how to skillfully present your personal scientific topic on stage and get the audience excited about it. Together, you’ll spend two days at a youth hostel in Worpswede, where you’ll learn what makes a truly great science slam and, most importantly, how to apply that to your own topic. Of course, there will also be time to chat with the group and get to know each other better. Together, we want to have a great time and approach the project with enthusiasm so that we can pass that energy on during the science slam.
Science Slam
The finale is the Science Slam, where you’ll present your topic on stage in front of friends and family and inspire them with your enthusiasm and passion. Of course, you’ll have the chance to win the slam, but above all, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new methods and get others to share your interests and passions.
Terms and Conditions
- You already have an exciting topic from your research paper, a “Jugend forscht” project or something similar in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences or technology.
- Date for the Rhetoric Seminar: June 3, 2026
- Date for the Coaching Weekend: August 22–23, 2026
- Date for the Science Slam: October 6, 2026
- At the time of the coaching seminar, you must be at least 16 years old.
Note: If you're under 16 and interested in SLAMMIN'TIME, feel free to email us at schule(at)uni-bremen.de, and we'll work together to find a solution.
Registration deadline: May 3, 2026
All activities are free, including the weekend at the youth hostel!
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All dates you need to know
Rhetoric Seminar: June 3, 2026, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Coaching Weekend: August 22–23, 2026, all day
Science Slam Rehearsal: October 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Science Slam: October 6, 2026, morning
Take a look!
If you'd like to learn more about science slams, here are a few recommended resources for you:
At www.scienceslam.de/themengebiete, you'll find many science slams by scientists from various fields
e.g., this one by Thora Schubert “Warum man öfter auf Geowissenschaftler:innen hören sollte”
And here are a few videos of students from Oldenburg who participated in the local Science Slam:
- Science Slam 2022 - Jakob's Solo Performance - Nanoroboter
- Science Slam 2022 - Sarah's Solo Performance - Insekten essen?!
- A Look Behind the Scenes at the Preparation and Performances
You can find more information about “SLAMMIN'TIME” on the Dr. Hans Riegel Foundation's website.
We would like to thank the Dr. Hans Riegel Foundation for its support

Contact
University & School Transfer Office
Administrative Unit 16, UniTransfer
SFG 3270
Dr. Hanne Ballhausen
Phone: 0421 218 57106
