Science Enthusiasts Win Big!
We’re delighted to share exciting opportunities for science enthusiasts …
University of York Webinars
Nuclear Physics Masterclasses
Monday 3 March – Friday 25 April 2025
Join leading experts from around the world to explore cutting-edge research in nuclear physics. Explore topics from radiation to fusion and medical physics. Register and find out more about the Pre-16 Masterclass and Post-16 Masterclass. If you have any questions, please contact physics-bindingblocks@york.ac.uk
Winter Webinar series – still time to book tickets for the remaining webinars!
- Engineering at Nanoscale: Tuesday 28 January 2025, 6.30 – 7.30pm
- The Autonomous Robot Evolution Project: Wednesday 12 February 2025, 6.30 – 7.30pm
- Can you heal people using electricity? Tuesday 25 February 2025, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Find out more and book tickets If you have any questions, please contact pet-outreach@york.ac.uk
2025 Young Science Writer Award
Organised by the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW), this prestigious national competition offers students the opportunity to showcase their science writing talent and gain recognition for their work.
The aim of the competition is to encourage talented students aged 14-16 with a passion for STEM and writing, to submit an 800-word essay on the topic of their choice. We work with schools across the UK to help their students submit an essay to our award.
The competition is highly publicised and the 2024 winner was recently featured by the BBC. The BBC, The Royal Institution and Science Museum are our key strategic partners, supporting us and the winner of the competition.
The winner will receive £1,000, a 1-year Young Royal Institution membership, and the chance to meet BBC science journalists among other prizes. Their essay is also published nationally in the media, which attracts highly positive press coverage for the school. The runners-up each get £250 with ten students who are highly commended receiving £100 each.
Key Dates:
Competition Opens 17 January 2025
Competition Closes 7 March 2025
Winners Contacted 7 April 2025
Winners Announced Nationally 10 April 2025
Awards Ceremony 23 June 2025
This is an outstanding opportunity for students to not only develop their skills and receive public recognition for their writing, but it also provides national and international promotion of their school.