START Competition

,🎉 Who’s coming to Galway this year?
We’re busy reviewing your brilliant projects – and the excitement is building!

Have a look back at one of our past award ceremonies...
https://startcompetition.com/ceremony-awards/

Such an amazing celebration of creativity, teamwork and science! 🧪

Ceremony Awards – START Competition All travel expenses will be covered, ensuring you arrive in style. On the day, the children will be treated to a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to ignite your curiosity and deepen your understanding of clinical research (followed by an all-important delicious lunch!). These wor...

🗳️ While the judges are reviewing your entries… let’s hear from you!
What’s the BEST part about taking part in the START Competition?
1️⃣ Learning something new
2️⃣ Doing the experiment
3️⃣ Winning! 🥇
Vote below and tell us why in the comments! 👇
We love hearing what made your trial journey fun or surprising!

👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️ Meet the judges!
Our brilliant panel of START Competition judges are now busy reviewing your entries! 🧐📝
They’re looking at every project with care, checking your trial steps, your creativity, and your reflections.
Want to see who they are?
👉 https://startcompetition.com/about-us/

Thanks to all schools who entered, we’re loving your work already!

Today, Friday March 13th, is World Sleep Day 😴

Sleep is not just rest. It helps our brains learn, our bodies grow and our mood stay balanced.

At the START Competition, sleep could be the perfect trial question.
Does going to bed earlier improve concentration?
Does reading before bed help you fall asleep faster?

A simple randomised trial can help children explore what really makes a difference.

Could your class investigate sleep this year?

Find out how to get involved:
https://startcompetition.com