One Welfare Science slaM (OWSM) Universities Tournament
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the OWSM sessions?
OWSM sessions are Science Slam sessions specific to the One Welfare concept. In these sessions scientists explain their projects in short 8 minute talks ensuring that the content can be understood by non-scientists. The sessions must be presented in an entertaining way.
Why have you launched the OWSM sessions?
This project is an initiative to continue with our organisation's commitment to help develop and enable tools to communicate what One Welfare is.
What is the objective of the OWSM sessions?
The OWSM sessions are intended to facilitate dissemination of One Welfare research work and projects to non-scientists. This is in order to support broader understanding of the concept.
What are the benefits of presenting my work in an OWSM session?
The OWSM sessions provide you with an opportunity for communication beyond the scientific community. It also helps to develop creativity, innovation and alternative ways of communication around your work. There will also be a prize for the best OWSM session, taking into account the scientific content and entertaining nature of the presentation.
You are your oyster!!
How do I create an OWSM session?
You have 8 minutes to explain your project. You can create a brief story around your project from beginning to end, and dress for the occasion! or alternatively you could identify your key message and up to 3 project highlights that you will describe during the session.
Is there anything I should avoid?
Ensure that the language you use does not include technical words that others outside your research area or profession would not understand. Also, as the focus of OWSM sessions is global you should be mindful and respectful of people, animals and cultural heritage across the world.
Where can I see some examples of what to aim for?
The first “OWSM sessions” took place at the One Welfare World conference in 2021. To see some examples, you can have a look at science slam videos online or check out the OWSM sessions from the conference at the One Welfare Youtube Channel OWSM sessions playlist here: www.youtube.com/onewelfare
What are the prizes ?
Yes, the prize will be registration and a travel grant up to £1500 to attend the next One Welfare conference for the first price. The second price will receive an online registration plus a copy of the One Welfare Framework Book, a commemorative sheet of the first One Welfare World Conference and a One Welfare Tote Bag and the third price will receive a One Welfare Book . In addition, the most OWSM sessions will be uploaded to the One Welfare Youtube channel and shared with the world! what are you waiting for ??!!
Who can participate?
Interested in taking part on the year 2023-2024?
Download the flyer with details here.
Materials and resources needed:
What are the OWSM sessions?
OWSM sessions are Science Slam sessions specific to the One Welfare concept. In these sessions scientists explain their projects in short 8 minute talks ensuring that the content can be understood by non-scientists. The sessions must be presented in an entertaining way.
Why have you launched the OWSM sessions?
This project is an initiative to continue with our organisation's commitment to help develop and enable tools to communicate what One Welfare is.
What is the objective of the OWSM sessions?
The OWSM sessions are intended to facilitate dissemination of One Welfare research work and projects to non-scientists. This is in order to support broader understanding of the concept.
What are the benefits of presenting my work in an OWSM session?
The OWSM sessions provide you with an opportunity for communication beyond the scientific community. It also helps to develop creativity, innovation and alternative ways of communication around your work. There will also be a prize for the best OWSM session, taking into account the scientific content and entertaining nature of the presentation.
You are your oyster!!
How do I create an OWSM session?
You have 8 minutes to explain your project. You can create a brief story around your project from beginning to end, and dress for the occasion! or alternatively you could identify your key message and up to 3 project highlights that you will describe during the session.
Is there anything I should avoid?
Ensure that the language you use does not include technical words that others outside your research area or profession would not understand. Also, as the focus of OWSM sessions is global you should be mindful and respectful of people, animals and cultural heritage across the world.
Where can I see some examples of what to aim for?
The first “OWSM sessions” took place at the One Welfare World conference in 2021. To see some examples, you can have a look at science slam videos online or check out the OWSM sessions from the conference at the One Welfare Youtube Channel OWSM sessions playlist here: www.youtube.com/onewelfare
What are the prizes ?
Yes, the prize will be registration and a travel grant up to £1500 to attend the next One Welfare conference for the first price. The second price will receive an online registration plus a copy of the One Welfare Framework Book, a commemorative sheet of the first One Welfare World Conference and a One Welfare Tote Bag and the third price will receive a One Welfare Book . In addition, the most OWSM sessions will be uploaded to the One Welfare Youtube channel and shared with the world! what are you waiting for ??!!
Who can participate?
- Graduates undertaking a PhD, Master or residency in areas related to One Welfare
Interested in taking part on the year 2023-2024?
Download the flyer with details here.
Materials and resources needed:
- OWSM sessions flyer
- OWSM sessions power point template
- OWSM sessions tune
- Virtual platform or in person room
- Projection facilities
- Abstract submission / pre-selection system
- Key Dates (agreed by each university for their internal tournaments)
- registration
- abstract acceptance
- video submission deadline
- event (ideally with live voting)
- Voting system (at the venue, virtual)
- A spoon of imagination
- A pinch of humour
- maybe a fun outfit or music instrument?
- and keen researchers to take part!!
Participating Universities year 2022-2023
University of Nottingham
University
of Zaragoza |
OWSM Champion: Amelia García Ara
Degree in Veterinary Medicine by the University of Extremadura, Spain, in 2000, she moved shortly after that to the UK to work as Official Veterinarian undertaking inspection and enforcement duties in different abattoirs and cutting plants. She later completed a master’s in Education and more recently a master’s in Epidemiology and Public health. In the area of public health she has also undertaken roles as food quality manager, food safety consultant and field veterinarian for disease control of bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis. Amelia joined the University of Nottingham in 2014, where she currently works as assistant professor in Veterinary Public Health (VPH), VPH module convenor and One health One Welfare rotation leader. She is a resident of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) and a fellow of the Higher Education academy (FHEA). She is particularly interested in public perceptions around Animal Welfare and Food safety.
Contact email: Amelia.Garcia-Ara@nottingham.ac.uk
OWSM Champion: Virginia Resconi
Virginia Celia Resconi currently works Assistant Professor at the Department of Animal Production and Food Sciences in the University of Zaragoza (Spain). Virginia does research in Animal Science and Meat Science and currently coordinates the One Welfare theorical module of the Global Health Master at the university. She has a degree in Agriculture Engineering by the Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina, an MSc from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute in Zaragoza, Spain, and a PhD in Animal Production at the University of Zaragoza. Virginia has international research experience having worked with a number of different organisations, such as Teagasc, Ireland, University of Bristol, UK, Danish Meat Research Institute, Denmark and INTA, Argentina.
Contact email: resconi@unizar.es
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