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Every year, we invite students across the UK to tackle one of our academics’ ‘big’ questions. These are designed to challenge you beyond the school curriculum and get you thinking ‘big’ about your subject and what it might be like to study it at university. Simply record a video of 5 minutes or less presenting your arguments, research, evidence and opinions.
To enter you must: live in the UK, attend a state school, be in Year 11, 12, or 13. Winners will be invited to visit Oxford where they will have the opportunity to discuss their entries with subject tutors, take a tour of the college, and enjoy lunch in the dining hall.
First Prize: £100 - Second Prize: £50 - Subject Awards: £35
How to enter:
Send us a video of no more than 5 minutes in length.
There’s no need for any fancy equipment, you can film on your phone if you like – we will be judging entries based on your engagement with the question.
Your video doesn’t have to include your face - feel free to get creative! You could narrate a PowerPoint, record yourself drawing or even apply your TikTok-making skills…
Submit your video as an unlisted YouTube video or via WeTransfer.
This was the question for 2025 - entries are now closed but visit the website to get updates for the next competition!
Entries must be bioscience themed and aimed at the general public, with entries welcomed from any written or media format including, but not limited to:
Written article (1,500 words max)
Short video (5 mins max)
Podcast/Audio
Infographic
Winners are selected for both educational category, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
1st prize winner receives £300
2nd prize winner receives £200
3rd prize winner receives £100
Winning entries will be published in the Society’s magazine, The Biochemist, and on the Society’s website.
Take a look at last year's winners below for inspiration!
Please note: winning entrants who are under 18 must have consent from a parent or guardian for their work to be published.
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