The AMR Poetry Slam and Open Mic held on the 21st November 2025 is a cross-cultural celebration where poetry, performance and science come together to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance, one of the biggest global health challenges of our time.

Whether you’re a poet, researcher, student or science communicator or you’re just someone interested in AMR and/or poetry, this is your stage to explore themes of health, resistance, resilience and hope through original poetry.

Agenda

  • 4:30pm – Opening Remarks
  • 4:40pm – Host Welcome + Sacrificial Poet
  • 4:45pm – Slam Performances
  • 5:30pm – Open Mic
  • 5:45pm – Featured Poet
  • 6:00pm – Results + Closing

Learn about how to register and participate here