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The big 50 BT Young Scientist celebrates milestone year and illustrious history
2nd May 2013
BT calls on past participants and visitors to sign exhibition’s virtual 50th birthday card
BT announces commitment to organising the exhibition until 2016
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD was the first to wish the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition a Happy 50th Birthday today at the launch of a milestone year for the exhibition. He was joined by Colm O’Neill, CEO BT Ireland, Dr. Tony Scott, co-founder of the exhibition, and budding student scientists.
NI: The big 50 BT Young Scientist celebrates milestone year and illustrious history
2nd May 2013
BT calls on past participants and visitors to sign exhibition’s virtual 50th birthday card BT announces commitment to organising the exhibition until 2016
Students from Wellington College Belfast were among the first to wish the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition a Happy 50th Birthday today at the launch of a milestone year for the exhibition. They were joined by Peter Morris, Director Corporate Services, BT Northern Ireland, in signing their best wishes which will be recorded on the first virtual birthday card for the exhibition.
Ireland's secondary school students shine at the 2013 BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp
22nd March 2013
50% of students surveyed at BT Business Bootcamp feel that they do not need to leave Ireland to fulfill their full career potential. 78% of students surveyed at BT Business Bootcamp feel that there is a gap in the education system regarding innovation.
BT young Scientist and Technology Exhibition Winners 2013 announced
12th January 2013
Space, Mega Robots, Crazy Science and Your Stomach
28th December 2012
Fancy seeing Dr. Who’s Dalek and Star Wars R2D2 go head to head in a battle of the robots? Or learn about the journey your food takes from mouth to guts? Or how about coming face to face with an 8ft tall Titan the Robot?
NI Science Buffs Get Set for School's Exhibition
19th November 2012
Belfast, November 2012: BT today announced that 33 projects from 63 students across Northern Ireland schools have qualified for the next BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, one of the largest and longest-running events of its kind in the world.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Entries Keep Climbing for 2013
6th November 2012
Over 4,000 students with 1,879 ideas for a better future. BT has today announced that it has broken all previous records for entries received with the 2013 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition set to be the biggest ever. With 1,879 ideas entered from 4,189 students from 32 counties, never has there been such an appetite from young people to drive a better future for Ireland.
OVER 70% OF IRISH STUDENTS FEEL THAT THEIR OPINIONS ARE IGNORED BY ADULTS
11th September 2012
School students are today being called on to enter the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition by Monday 1st October and showcase their ideas for a better future to the public. In a new survey commissioned by the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, the clear message was that students desperately want their opinions and ideas to be heard. Over 200 students, aged between 12 and 19, from across the island of Ireland participated in the survey which showed that more than 70% of students feel that adults today do not value their opinions.
FINANCIAL AID HELPS THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN BT YOUNG SCIENTIST & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
28th August 2012
Through over 800 grants BT have provided more than €300,000 to 335 schools across Ireland over the past seven years The BT Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme, created for students taking part in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, has provided financial aid totaling over €300,000 through 834 grants to 335 schools across Ireland in the past seven years. Increased in 2012 to €75,000 per year, the BT grant is opening up the competition to a wider number of young people.
FROM ANALYTICS TO INNOVATION - STUDENTS AT THE BT YOUNG SCIENTIST & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION ADAPT TO A CHANGING IRELAND
23rd May 2012
BT Ireland today launched the 2013 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and is calling on students throughout Ireland to enter their ideas and inventions by the 1st October 2012.
THIRD LEVEL PLACEMENTS AWARDED TO THE INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW AT BT BUSINESS BOOTCAMP
29th March 2012
Some school students revise their academic and career direction due to the week long intensive skills programme
Next-Generation Entrepreneurs Get to Work at Innovation & Mentoring Skills Camp
26th March 2012
The BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp 2012 brings together 32 second-level students from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland who have demonstrated an ability to understand how and why ideas can be developed into commercially-viable enterprises. The students were selected in January 2012 from over 1,200 secondary school students who competed in this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin.
Synge Street Leaving Cert Students Eric Doyle and Mark Kelly Announced as Winners of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012
13th January 2012
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Attracts Record Number of Projects and Schools for 2012
24th October 2011
- 1,743 entries across 32 counties shows unprecedented interest - Increase in number of schools participating to 354 - Exhibition widened to now accommodate 550 finalists
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Winner Takes Home Gold for Ireland
27th September 2011
Youngest Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Bucks Leaving Cert Trend with Perfect Scores in Science
18th August 2011
Emer Jones, the youngest ever winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, has today received six A1s and four A2s in her Leaving Certificate results, achieving the maximum 600 points. Emer has bucked the disappointing trend in this year’s Leaving Certificate science and mathematics results and has already secured a place in the prestigious Cambridge University in the UK where she will study Physics. Emer achieved A1’s in Physics, Biology and Chemistry and an A2 in both Maths and Applied Maths.
BT commits more than €2 million over 3 years to science and technology event and increase accommodation grant by 50%
5th April 2011
BT has today launched the 2012 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and committed to a further three years as the organiser and sponsor. BT will invest over €2 million over three years in the event, which has become the largest of its kind in Europe since BT became involved 12 years ago.
Budding entrepreneurs go for gold with Olympic effort at BT’s business programme
4th March 2011
- BT Business of Science & Technology Programme recognises next generation of business leaders
Smart young minds get down to business on BT commercial skills programme
28th February 2011
- BT launches 2011 Business of Science and Technology Programme with new partner NovaUCD Dublin, Monday 28th February 2011: An intensive business mentoring programme kicks off today to give secondary school students the commercialisation skills they will need to convert their innovative ideas into commercial opportunities. Devised by BT, and delivered by NovaUCD, the BT Business of Science & Technology Programme will involve 33 students who were chosen from the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition which took place in January. The programme was established by BT to help bridge the gap between education and business, and give students an early insight into how to progress from the classroom to the boardroom.
Dublin Student Alexander Amini Announced as Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
15th January 2011
Blog from Graham Sutherland, CEO, BT on the island of Ireland
14th January 2011
The day has arrived! I’ve just been to the RDS, the final touches are being made and we now await the arrival of the Dublin schools who will set up this afternoon.
Calling All Young Scientists- Your Chance to Report for The Belfast Telegraph
6th December 2010
Has your school qualified for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition this year? If so read on for details of an exciting new initiative where your school could be selected to report on your preparations for and your experience of The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Attracts Highest Entry Levels in 47 Years
9th November 2010
BT today announced that the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has received the highest number of entries in the 47 year history of the competition. A record-breaking 3,943 students from across the island of Ireland entered the exhibition with a total of 1,735 projects. The number of technology projects soared by 35 percent, indicating a positive trend for an island that seeks to foster home-grown innovation and attract foreign direct investment with our high skills base.
Exhibition Attracts Highest Entry Levels in 47 Years
8th November 2010
BT today announced that the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has received the highest number of entries in the 47 year history of the competition. A record-breaking 3,943 students from across the island of Ireland entered the exhibition with a total of 1,735 projects. The number of technology projects soared by 35 percent, indicating a positive trend for an island that seeks to foster home-grown innovation and attract foreign direct investment with our high skills base.
University of Ulster Sponsors Northern Ireland Young Scientist & Technology Award
27th October 2010
Belfast, Tuesday 26th October 2010: The Faculty of Computing and Engineering at the University of Ulster has today announced its commitment to supporting technological innovation by sponsoring the Best Project from a Northern Ireland School award at the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Winner of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Takes Home European Award
29th September 2010
Richard O’Shea, winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010, has been awarded the Adene Special Prize for his work in the field of energy at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Portugal last night.
Calling All Northern Ireland Students... October 4th Entries Deadline for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
9th September 2010
The closing date for entries to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is fast approaching. Education Minister Caitríona Ruane and Graham Sutherland CEO BT, joined Bangor Grammar year 9 pupil Matthew Bryson to remind students to get their BT Young Scientist & Technology entries submitted by Monday 4th of October 2010.
Get Entries Flying in for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
9th September 2010
The closing date for entries to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is fast approaching, and with demand for third level places in science, technology and mathematics hitting record highs, students who develop a passion for these subjects at an early age could be at an advantage come exam time.
Two Winners of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Score Top Marks in Maths and Science in Leaving Cert
18th August 2010
‘Protect and Grow Jobs for Our Future’
3rd June 2010
Key insights from students revealed as 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is launched
New initiative to build College participation in BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
19th May 2010
A new initiative will see Colleges in Northern Ireland working with BT to encourage college students (under 18 years old) to participate in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).
THIRD LEVEL PLACEMENTS AWARDED TO FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
5th March 2010
-Minister for Education & Science Batt O’Keeffe awards winners of the BT Business of Science &Technology Programme
BT GETS TO WORK ON EDUCATION WITH BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAMME
3rd March 2010
- Current leaders share their business expertise with the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Technology Project from Co. Cork Wins the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010
15th January 2010
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Blarney, Co Cork celebrates 2nd win in the exhibition’s history as 1999 winner Sarah Flannery hailed from same school
Spectacular Science and Technology Extravaganza Gets Underway Today
12th January 2010
Host of Amazing Attractions for all the Family to See
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Continues to Evolve After 10 Years of BT’s Focused Development
5th January 2010
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Continues to Evolve After 10 Years of BT’s Focused Development - New MC announced for 2010 exhibition
Record Number of Schools Enter the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010
5th November 2009
329 schools with a total of 1,588 projects entered
BT BRINGS TOGETHER THE WORLDS OF BUSINESS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH NEW STUDENT INITIATIVE
30th September 2009
- BT adds new business dimension to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010
TICK TOCK TICK TOCK, TIME IS RUNNING OUT ONLY ONE WEEK TILL CLOSING DATE FOR BT YOUNG SCIENTISTS
28th September 2009
ONLY ONE WEEK TILL CLOSING DATE FOR BT YOUNG SCIENTISTS
BT announces a Northern Ireland Special Award for The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010
25th September 2009
BT is delighted to announce that the 2010 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will see the first ever Northern Ireland specific award, giving qualifying entrants from Northern Ireland an additional opportunity to be a BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition award winner.
BT Young Scientist 2009 winners take First Prize at EU Young Scientist Contest in Paris
16th September 2009
Tuesday, 15th September 2009: John D. O’Callaghan and Liam McCarthy, winners of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009, have tonight won First Prize at the EU Young Scientist Contest and walk away with €7,000*. The awards ceremony took place this evening in Paris, France.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010 Announces Closing Date for Entries
9th September 2009
Tuesday, 8th September 2009: The closing date for entries to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010 is drawing close; all entries must be submitted by Monday 5th October 2009. BT is encouraging as many students as possible from schools throughout the country to get involved in the event and submit projects for this year’s exhibition.
BT to provide up to €50,000 in grants for schools in 2010 to assist the Scientists & Technologists of the Future
19th August 2009
School’s Encouraged Not to Be Deterred by Accommodation & Travel Expenses
Three out of four Irish teens are worried about the economy and the future
17th July 2009
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition gathers valuable insights from next-generation technologists and scientists
Fingal Community College Student Wins our iPod Competition
17th July 2009
128 students participated in our BT Young Scientist Original Research Survey for the chance to win an iPod Touch.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010 Launches with Renewed Emphasis on Developing Ireland’s Knowledge Economy
19th June 2009
BT confirms its 10th year as organiser and sponsor of this world-leading exhibition.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition student wins big in Reno, Nevada
8th June 2009
Last week our Best Individual from BTYS&TE 09 Andrei Triffo picked up some prizes at ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada)
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010 Launches with Emphasis on Developing Northern Ireland’s Knowledge Economy
18th May 2009
BT confirms its 10th year as organiser and sponsor of this world-leading exhibition
2nd Year Students from Cork Win BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009
12th January 2009
2nd Winner from Kinsale Community School in 4 Years and 1st Winning Group since 2001
Get Ready for the Wonders of Science
12th January 2009
Get Ready for the Wonders of Science At the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009
BT Young Scientist & Technology TV Programmes
26th November 2008
As the countdown to this years exhibtion continues, RTE TTV go behind the scenes to meet the organisers and young scientists who make the exhibition possible.
BTYSE 2009 Bebo Advice Blog Launched
17th November 2008
To help this years budding Young Scientists we have set up an advice blog from some of the BT Young Scientist past winners.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Breaks All Time Record for Entries
3rd November 2008
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has broken all records with 1,616 projects entered into the 2009 exhibition. This represents a significant 14% increase in the overall number of projects across the island.
BT Young Scientist wins in Europe
28th October 2008
BT Young Scientist of the year Emer Jones, has scooped second place for her project on “Research and Development of Emergency Sandbag Shelters” at the European Young Scientist competition in Copenhagen in September.
Event Organiser answers some questions on this years exhibition
2nd October 2008
As the deadline for entries approaches, Mari Cahalane, Organiser of the 2009 BT Young Scientist Exhibition, answers some questions for the Belfast Telegraph.
Message from The Minister
18th September 2008
Message from The Minister of Education & Science Batt O’Keeffe
Closing date for BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2009 Approaches
18th September 2008
Students across Ireland are being encouraged by BT to start working on their entry for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and be in with a chance to secure one of 100 coveted awards at the world leading event. Aspiring scientists, environmentalists, physicists, psychologists, even mechanics and musicians, now have a brilliant opportunity to turn their ideas into a potentially winning entry and submit by Monday, 6th October, 2008.
Primary Science
14th September 2008
The Health and Safety Authority is delighted to be sponsoring the Primary Science Fair at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for the second year.
Just Ask!
14th September 2008
This year we are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new initiative from the American Chamber of Commerce designed to help students with their projects. ‘ASK US’ has been created to give students access to a panel of experts from companies across Ireland, who have volunteered to answer student questions and queries about their projects. To find out more log on to http://www.amcham.ie/askus/
BT Gives €120,000 Travel and Accommodation Grants to Budding Young Scientists
28th July 2008
July 2008: BT is encouraging aspiring young scientists hoping to participate in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009, to apply for the travel and accommodation grant provided to participating students.
Year of Astronomy a Key Feature as Details Announced of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009
22nd June 2008
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009 was recently launched by its organiser and sponsor BT.
Emer Jones, Aged 13, Named BT Young Scientist of the Year 2008
10th January 2008
The BT Young Scientist of the Year 2008 is Emer Jones, a 2nd Year student from Presentation School, Tralee, Co Kerry.
Projects Begin To Develop as the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008 Gets Ready to Roll
26th December 2007
The BT Young Science & Technology Exhibition 2008 is now only a couple of weeks away and students throughout the country are busy getting their projects ready over the Christmas and New Year period.
Northern Ireland Entries Increase 110% for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008
7th November 2007
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has recorded a phenomenal increase in entries from Northern Ireland for the January 2008 event. Five of the six counties have submitted entries for what is set to be another fantastic event at the RDS in January.
Number of Entries Rockets to 1,416 for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008
7th November 2007
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has, once again, broken the barrier and recorded a phenomenal increase in entries.
Time Almost Up to Get Entries In for The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008
3rd October 2007
Students Listen Up - tomorrow, Friday, 5th October is the closing date for entries for this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. This will be the 44th Young Scientist, the longest running and largest exhibition of its kind in Europe, which takes place next January.
Get your entries ready for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008
18th September 2007
The traffic is heavier and students are back in school - it can only mean that the closing date for entries for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008 is almost upon us.
BT Young Scientist Winner takes top Maths award at prestigious EU contest in Valencia
17th September 2007
BT Young Scientist of the Year 2007, Abdul Abubakar, has won First Prize in Mathematics at the 19th European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Valencia, Spain.
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