IOA Young Person's Competition 2026

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A UK acoustics competition where young people create a short video exploring sound, noise or vibration. Open to individuals or teams of up to five aged 13–25 in the UK. Rated **Intermediate Level**, with difficulty mainly coming from combining scientific understanding with clear and creative communication.

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Theme: Sound Unleashed. Entries are videos, preferably MP4 and under 5 minutes; individuals or teams of up to five may enter. IOA Young Person's Competition 2026 is a strong STEM-plus-creativity opportunity for students aged 13-25 who are interested in sound, noise, music, engineering, film, games, wellbeing or the environment. The 2026 theme is Sound Unleashed, and entries should be submitted as a video, preferably MP4 and under five minutes. Students can enter individually or in teams of up to five, which makes it suitable for both independent projects and small school club teams. The official IOA page states that winning entries receive GBP 1,000 per winning entry; the deadline is listed as 31 July 2026 in the official terms. Strong entries should combine science, real-world relevance and clear storytelling rather than simply making a decorative video about sound.

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Source URLs

• https://www.ioa.org.uk/student-training-career/ioa-student-competitions/ioa-young-persons-competition-2026
• https://www.ioa.org.uk/dam/jcr:bc39c479-a992-4669-8402-ffe1fa566101/Copy%20of%20IOA%20Young%20Person%E2%80%99s%20Competition%202026%20Terms%20&%20Conditions.pdf
• https://www.see-science.co.uk/whats-on/competitions/

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