The real prize of entering STEM competitions

By Annabel Jenner2020-12-10T10:23:00

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Both you and your students can gain a lot from participating in science competitions besides winning

Competitions offers a wealth of benefits to students: practical and essay skills, confidence, something for their UCAS statements, the list goes on. But there’s also positives for teachers: networking, raising your department profile, and more. Read on to learn what exactly you and your students can gain from participating in STEM competitions beyond winning and find links to competitions you might be interested in entering in 2020/21.

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