Lancaster University is delighted to host several regional chemistry events, which not only get students at a range of Key Stages stuck into chemistry but also lead to wider national competitions.
Competitions and Events
Take part (and take the prize)
Top of the Bench
Now more than 20 years old, this annual event puts passionate chemistry students through their paces, whether it’s with quizzes, presentations or practical experiments. Run by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), it’s a great way to get students on track for further study and careers in chemistry.
| Who | The team must include: 2 x Year 9, 1 x Year 10 and 1 x Year 11 |
| When | Saturday 13 January |
RSC Lower Sixth Analyst Competition
Run by the RSC’s Analytical Division, this competition offers students studying AS level Chemistry in the first year of sixth form (or equivalent), the chance to put their analysis skills to the test. The team that wins the regional competition goes on for a chance to win the £3,000 grand prize at the National Final in June.
| Who | Year 12s |
| When | Wednesday 25th April |
The competition is now full and we are not taking any more bookings.
Salters' Festival
The annual Salters’ Festival at Lancaster University offers a day packed with a variety of practical chemistry activities and games, designed to show the fun side of science and allow young people to get a glimpse of their future in chemistry.
| Who | Years 7 & 8 |
| When | Thursday 3 May |
Booking for this competition closed on Wednesday 31st January 2018.
Custard rockets
It’s not often we encourage students to play with their food, but with our custard rockets, it’s all about pudding chemistry to the test…
With the indoor custard mini rocket kit, we supply the hardware: some plastic 3ml Pasteur pipettes, two launchers and a piezoelectric ignitor (all you need to do is a little soldering). It’s up to your students to get them flying: launching their rockets over 8m for a precision strike on target.
Reinvigorate or challenge your STEM club with this lightweight kit – safe for students from primary to A-level – that turns the standard laboratory procedures for the generation of H2 and O2 into a whole lot of fun.
Contact
If you would like more information or would like to arrange an event for your school, please contact:
