Pupils’ tech interest hits new heights

Student interest in technology appears to be reaching new heights as record entries have been received for the annual schools’ science and technology fair.

Almost 1,900 projects, up from fewer than 1,750 a year ago, have been received from 4,189 students in 32 counties.

But almost one-quarter more projects than were entered this time last year in the technology section have been submitted. The 370 entries in this category include many from teenagers who have developed smartphone apps, computer software, and many other innovations.