COMMUNICATE YOUR RESEARCH STUDENT COMPETITION
Proudly sponsored Bovine Dynamics
ABOUT
The Communicate Your Research Competition is designed to promote excellence and scientific professionalism for the advancement of communication between tertiary institutions and the Australian cattle feedlot industry. The competition aims to provide students an opportunity to share their research in relevant intensive animal and veterinary science disciplines with the Australian feedlot industry.
COMPETITION OUTLINE
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Eligible students receive a complimentary full delegate registration to BeefEx.
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For the first round of judging, students are asked to deliver a 5-minute oral presentation with an accompanying slide deck on their research.
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From this judging round, up to 5 students may be selected to present their research on the big stage at BeefEx to conference delegates.
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Students are required to prepare a poster as outlined in the guidelines. Students then share their research via a poster session in the exhibition hall at BeefEx.
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All students receive training on professional presentation skills to heighten their stage performance and provide an additional professional development opportunity.
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PRIZES
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1st Prize: $2,000
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2nd Prize: $1,000
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3rd Prize: $500
KEY DATES
Applications Open​: 1 May 2024
Applications Close: 7 September 2024 (deadline extended)
Oral Presentation to Judging Panel: At ALFA BeefEx 2024 15 October 2024, Brisbane QLD
Poster Session & Winner Announcement: At ALFA BeefEx 2024 17 October 2024, Brisbane QLD
ENTRY CRITERIA
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Entrants must be undergraduate or postgraduate tertiary students currently enrolled in a field related to the beef industry that may encompass nutrition, meat science, genetics, animal welfare, veterinary science, agribusiness, or agricultural leadership.
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The research topic and presentation must be of relevance to the feedlot industry. Research conducted in production animals that could be adopted by the feedlot industry is appropriate.
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There is no age restriction.
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The Finalists and overall winner agrees to be part of the promotion of the Competition.
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HOW TO ENTER
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See the competition flyer for full guidelines regarding the research and presentation.
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Fill out the entry form below.
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If you are interested in applying for a Student Scholarship to assist in attending BeefEx 2024, visit https://www.feedlots.com.au/studentscholarship and apply before the cut off date.
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Got a question or looking for more information?
Contact the Competition Committee direct at communicateyourresearch@gmail.com
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