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The Big Bang Competition

Rated Advanced, this UK science and engineering competition is open to eligible secondary students from state-funded schools, home education or community groups. Entrants submit a project online before shortlisting, remote judging and a finalist showcase. The main challenge is carrying out credible work and explaining its purpose, evidence, limitations and impact persuasively to judges.

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OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL

Advanced Level

4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

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Competition overview

Key information

Eligible ages

11–18

School level

Secondary students (state-funded, home-educated, or community groups in UK)

Registration method

Individual Allowed

Competition stages

Online entry, shortlisting, video-call judging, finalist showcase, awards

Fee

Free

Online / in-person

Hybrid

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Dates

Competition timeline

Registration opens

Not yet announced by the organiser

Registration closes

4 Mar 2026

Competition starts

29 Apr 2026

Competition ends

30 Jun 2026

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Editorial perspective

Our Take

Entry deadline: 4 March 2026 at 5pm. Finalists announced 21 April. Video call judging runs 29 April to 7 May. Showcase and awards occur at The Big Bang Fair in June.

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