Young Scientist Competition – North of England and Midlands Final

Date: 
Wednesday, 11 June, 2025 - 17:00 to 19:30
Location: 
Helix, University of Leeds, EC Stoner Building, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 3AR

The Young Scientist Competition is an annual competition offering undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to present their current/recently completed food-related project in front of an audience and a panel of food professionals. Winners will receive a prize of £500.

 

Join us as an audience member for the North of England and Midlands final to hear about active research in food science and technology. We will also have a keynote speech from industry at the event.

 

Students will have 5 minutes to present their research followed by 5 minutes of questions from our panel.

 

This event is free to attend however places are limited and you will need to register using this form or by clicking the Book Now button:

 

Young Scientist Competition Event Registration Form – North of England and Midlands

 

Programme:

 

17:00-17:30

Arrival and refreshments

17:30-17:35

Introduction and welcome

Robin Leaper, Education and Careers Manager, Institute of Food Science and Technology

17:35-17:50

Keynote talk: Tbc

17:50-18:00

Presentation 1

18:00-18:10

Presentation 2

18:10-18:20

Presentation 3

18:20-18:30

Presentation 4

18:30-18:40

Presentation 5

18:40-18:50

Presentation 6

18:50-19:15

Break and networking

19:15-19:30

Results and prize presentation

 

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