Why you and your students should get involved in the Olympiad

By Nina Notman2024-06-05T07:00:00

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Challenge your learners and ignite a passion for chemistry

Chemistry teachers and previous participants explain the unique gains to be made by taking part in the UK Chemistry Olympiad. They outline the challenges involved, the real-world contexts of the questions and impact it can have on learners’ university applications.

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