Record numbers enter Young Scientist competition

There has been a record-breaking number of entries for the 2015 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

To date, 2,077 entries have been received from 4,616 students - an increase of 4%.

In its 51st year The Young Scientist Exhibition will take place in January and represents 367 schools nationwide.

Letters informing successful applicants that they have qualified are being posted out today.