National science communication competition – STREAM-IT

On May 6, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM, the national science communication competition will take place at Public Room – Skopje, as part of the STREAM-IT project. The event marks the conclusion of the mentoring programme focused on developing science communication skills among students and early-career researchers from various STEM fields.

The national competition will bring together programme participants, their mentors, and the broader scientific and educational community. It represents the final stage of the programme, where participants, with the support of their mentors, will present their research and ideas in front of a jury and audience, with a focus on clear, accessible, and effective science communication.

The STREAM-IT mentoring programme is aimed at developing practical science communication skills among students and young researchers across different STEM disciplines. Throughout the programme, participants worked on transforming complex scientific topics into clear and understandable messages for a wider audience – a skill that is increasingly important in today’s society.

Through a series of group and individual sessions, they developed their presentations, worked on structuring their message, and improved their delivery. The national competition is an opportunity to apply all these elements in a real setting.

The winner of the competition will take part in the international competition in Budapest on June 16, 2026, where they will compete with participants from other European countries.

The event offers an opportunity to:

• meet young researchers and learn about their work
• gain insight into different approaches to science communication
• network with representatives from the academic, research, and innovation community

Due to limited capacity, prior registration is required. Please register via the form at the following link.

This program is part of the ST(R)E(A)M IT project, a project which aims to initiate change about the persisting gender inequalities in STEM education, research, and innovation to contribute to the implementation of the ‘The European Manifesto for gender-inclusive STE(A)M education and careers.’  The project aims to overcome the barriers and challenges faced by underrepresented groups in STEM. It focuses on developing innovative, gender- and diversity-inclusive tools for educating young people, particularly young girls. Additionally, the project seeks to mobilize stakeholders from various sectors of STEM education and the R&I ecosystem to create sustainable networks that provide ongoing support to STEM education providers.