Record entry for chemistry competition

By David Sait2013-05-01T00:00:00

The RSC is celebrating the highest ever number of entries for the 2013 UK Chemistry Olympiad

The competition is a challenging written test of chemical knowledge and skills. It forms the first part of the selection for the UK team for the International Chemistry Olympiad.

Jim Iley, RSC Executive Director for Science and Education, said: 'We are delighted with the high number of entries to this year's competition. Since the UK Chemistry Olympiad was first supported by INEOS in 2007 there has been a 235% increase in the level of participation. With their assistance we can continue to increase and widen involvement.'

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