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RSC Bill Bryson Prize


Calling all budding science communicators! 

If you're passionate about science and keen to get your message across, then this competition for you!

The RSC Bill Bryson Prize is an exciting science communication competition for schools.

The competition is judged in two categories: 

  • primary school 
  • and secondary school.             

Cash prizes of up to £500 will be awarded to the best entries. An awards ceremony will be held in November during Chemistry Week.

Please note: Entries will NOT be returned.


2008 competition


The theme for this year's competition is 'Science and Sport'.

Entries can focus on anything related to how science supports the world of sport - from methods used in drug testing, to enhanced sportswear or equipment, to specialised training techniques.   

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All formats will be accepted, for example: 

  • posters 
  • PowerPoint® presentations
  • school magazine articles
  • information leaflets 
  • work from a science or after school club.    

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning entries.

The closing date is 14th June 2008.


RSC Bill Bryson Prize 2008 winners

The winning entries fro 2008

RSC Bill Bryson Prize 2007 winners

The winning entries for 2007

RSC Bill Bryson Prize 2006 winners

Details of the winning entries for the Bill Bryson Prize for Science Communication (2006)

History of the Prize

This competition has been set up with kind donations from Bill Bryson and his publishers, Transworld

News

Read press releases about our work with Bill Bryson and the competition - including details of last year's winners

Related Links

Link icon Chemistry and Sport
A calendar of sporting events with teaching modules to support each activity


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Contact and Further Information

Education Department
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 3344
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 9825