Science competitions for your students to enter this year

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Tap into your students’ passion for science with this year’s school science competitions

Science competitions are a great way to engage students, build on their practical skills and test their knowledge.This article lists competitions running in 2025/26 that students can enter, with a mix of hybrid and fully virtual events. You can also use the competition materials in your lessons, as homework, or as part of an extracurricular science club.

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