Big Bang UK Competition

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Science

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 18

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

Competition stages: Online entry, shortlisting, video-call judging, finalist showcase, awards

Registration method: Individual allowed

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 4 Mar 2026

Registration open

Competition date start: 29 Apr 2026

Competition date end: 30 Jun 2026

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 16 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


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Evidence Text
  • Deadline is 4 March 2026 at 5pm.
  • Finalists announced on 21 April 2026.
  • Video call judging between 29 April and 7 May 2026.
  • Competition is free and open to eligible UK young people aged 11-18.
  • Entries are submitted online and only one project per entrant is allowed.
Notes

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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