Roundup· 25 Jul 2026
How Long Should Students Prepare for a Competition?
A realistic planning guide for exams, essays, Olympiads, projects and science fairs
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Roundup· 24 Jul 2026
UK Physics Competition Pathway Explained
From first physics challenges to BPhO, Oxford training camp and the international Olympiads
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Roundup· 23 Jul 2026
Best Competitions Students Can Enter Without Their School
A practical UK, Ireland and international guide to direct entry, parent-supported entry, referee requirements and school-only competitions
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Roundup· 22 Jul 2026
Student Competitions to Plan for in Autumn 2026: UK & Ireland
A parent-friendly guide to September, October and November competition planning
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Roundup· 21 Jul 2026
Shanghai IMO 2026: Behind the Medals and the UK & Ireland Maths Pathways
What this year's results reveal about Olympiad problem-solving and the routes students follow to the world stage
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Roundup· 11 Jul 2026
UK Competitions Irish Primary and Secondary Students Can Enter
A practical guide for families in Ireland looking at UK-based and international competitions that may be open to Irish students.
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Roundup· 9 Jul 2026
UKMT Competition Pathway Explained: JMC, IMC, SMC, Kangaroos and Olympiads
A parent guide to the UKMT maths competition system, age routes and follow-on rounds
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Roundup· 8 Jul 2026
English-Speaking Union Competitions: Shakespeare, Debating and Public Speaking Guide
A parent-friendly guide to ESU Performing Shakespeare, Schools' Mace, Public Speaking Competition and the International Public Speaking Competition.
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Roundup· 7 Jul 2026
Popular Student Competitions Open in July-August 2026 (UK & Ireland)
A parent guide to high-value summer deadlines in poetry, essays, science, chess, citizenship and research
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Roundup· 29 Jun 2026
Best UK Primary Maths Competitions: A Parent-Friendly Guide
A practical guide to UK maths competitions for primary and early secondary pupils, including FMC, PMC and the UKMT Junior pathway.
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Roundup· 28 Jun 2026
UK Chemistry Competition Pathway Explained
A parent-friendly guide to the UK chemistry competition route, from Cambridge Chemistry Challenge to the UK Chemistry Olympiad and international selection.
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Roundup· 20 Jun 2026
Maths Competitions and Activities for Primary School Students in Ireland
A parent-friendly guide to maths opportunities for Irish primary pupils, from Maths Week activities to worldwide primary challenges.
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Roundup· 9 Jun 2026
UK Biology Competition Pathway Explained: From Biology Challenge to IBO
A parent-friendly guide to the UKBC biology competition pathway, age groups, difficulty levels and the route to international selection.
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Roundup· 2 Jun 2026
New on CompeteMap: Find the Right Competition for Your Child
A new search and filtering feature to help parents discover competitions that fit their child's age, interests and entry route.
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Roundup· 29 May 2026
Science Fair vs Olympiad: Which Is Better for a STEM Student?
How parents can choose between project-based STEM competitions and subject challenge routes.
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Roundup· 28 May 2026
How to Choose the Right Competition for Your Child's Personality
A parent-friendly guide to matching competitions with motivation, confidence and learning style.
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Roundup· 27 May 2026
What Is a Project-Based Competition?
A simple explanation for parents comparing fairs, awards and challenges.
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Roundup· 27 May 2026
What Counts as a Strong Competition Achievement for University Applications?
How to judge competition value beyond medals, rankings and famous names.
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Roundup· 26 May 2026
Competition Difficulty Explained: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite
A parent-friendly framework for understanding how hard a student competition really is.
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Roundup· 25 May 2026
How to Choose Between Olympiads, Essay Competitions and Project Fairs
A simple decision guide for families building a balanced competition plan.
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