Cheer on the finalists during Breaking Science

Supporters tijdens Breaking Science 2025
Photo: Thijs Rooimans

During the annual science communication competition Breaking Science starting researchers will have 3 minutes to pitch their research or a scientific concept from their field. Two winners will emerge from each preliminary round, known as a heat, and will go through to the final on Wednesday evening, 27 May.

Fancy hearing these pitches during the finale? You are welcome to come along to the Parnassos Cultural Centre from 19:00 - 21:00 to cheer on the participants. 

The big finale

During the heats and finals, a jury will judge all pitches on content, clarity and connection. The winner of the final will receive €1500 to spend on attending conferences or summer courses.

These are the finalists:

  • Eveline Kallenberg
  • Rosalba Piramide
  • Soe Yu Naing
  • Andriy Melnyk
  • Clarize de Korne
  • Michelle Robers
  • Boudewijn van Binsbergen
  • Tomas Noordzij

Wondering which researchers were also participating in Breaking Science? You can find out more about the candidates and their research on our website.

Check out all candidates

About Breaking Science

Breaking Science is organized by Utrecht University. Young reseachers from all fields are extensively trained to present their research as well as possible on stage. The level is high and the ambition even higher! In just a pitch of only three minutes.

More information
Breaking Science website