Chemistry Olympiad 2024

Four Winstanley College science students have been awarded prizes in The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Olympiad.

James Segarajasinghe picked up a gold award Olivia Duncan and Jake Abel-Brown were awarded a Silver and Michael Lee a Bronze Award.

The UK Chemistry Olympiad is the leading chemistry competition for students across the British Isles. It is a unique opportunity for students to push themselves further and excel in the chemistry field. The 2024 paper covered topics such as the composition of the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup trophy, iodate salts, fuel-producing bacteria, the MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol and sulphur-containing molecules in the atmosphere.

Vicky Kilshaw, Head of Chemistry, commented: ‘Congratulations to all the students who took part and to our four award winners. This is a very high-profile competition, and it is a prestigious accolade to have on university applications.’