Competition · In person
A practical analytical chemistry competition run in school laboratories for teams of three Year 12 / S5 students, based on a forensic and cosmetic science problem. Schools register by 26 February 2027 and 400 entries are drawn at random to receive a competition kit.
Teams of up to three students act as independent analytical chemists, analysing samples of an AI-developed fragrance product to identify its ingredients and concentrations. Sessions are scheduled flexibly in school and answers go to an online portal. The winning team from each school receives a certificate and regional champions receive a prize.