START Competition

START (Schools Teaching Awareness of Randomised Trials) National Competition - Led by @UniofGalway @hrbtmrn - Funded by @hrbIreland & @researchirel

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Brilliant day with @in4kids – full of insight and inspiration.
23% of Ireland’s population are children. Their voices matter.

As Landy Daly said, “Embedding trial methodology at an earlier age is essential.” #beleiveinscience

Thanks @eleanor_molloy!
https://t.co/SCc3M2melh

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Congratulations to our 2025 START Competition winners!

1st Place: Trinity Primary School, Tuam (6th Class)
2nd Place: Corrandulla co. Galway (6th Class)
3rd Place: St Fintan’s BNS, Mountrah (5th & 6th Class)

Huge thanks to all the schools who entered this year #believeinscience

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Sharing a few more brilliant moments from our partners who helped make the START Competition awards day so special!

Thanks to Cell Explorers, Exercise Physiology, Kitchen Chemistry, Cell Explorers Galway, the Neuroscience Centre, the Statistics Workshop, and the Animal Roadshow.

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The START Competition award ceremony is well underway! The children have had their donuts, belted out some karaoke, and are now diving into hands-on workshops #believeinscience #STARTCompetition

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The START Competition award ceremony is kicking off! Trinity Primary School and Corrandulla have arrived – just waiting on St Fintan’s to complete the team of shortlisted projects. Can’t wait to celebrate all their brilliant work!

#believeinscience #PrimaryScience

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⭐START Competition Spotlight ⭐

Can multitasking with TV and homework ever work?

In 2019, Ovens National School, Cork, investigated this dilemma and earned 3rd place in the START Competition!
Click here to listen to their podcast: https://t.co/xgTdXhZshN

#BelieveInScience

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⭐️START Competition Spotlight⭐️
Who teaches better: a teacher or a peer?

In 2022, Gaelscoil Dara, Renmore, Co. Galway, tackled this intriguing question and claimed 1st place in the START Competition!👩‍🏫

Click here to discover their project: https://t.co/cKgkNeni8k

[Adam McNamara @sciencesplained]

Fresh data on impact of #brexit on #clinicaltrials in UK & France. #dosomething and make a difference. Please retweet @Scientists4EU

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🌟START Competition Spotlight🌟

In 2023, the creative minds at Scoil Bhríge agus Bhreandáin, Corrandulla, Co. Galway, earned 3rd place with their randomised trial:
“Do mindful opportunities increase concentration in the classroom?” 🧘🏼‍♂️
https://t.co/KwzCIOejSz

#BelieveInScience

[TheKidsTrial @TheKidsTrial]

We're returning to normal and hope everyone in Ireland and the UK is safe after the storm 💨!
We had an amazing first weekend of kid-led sleep research and are excited for the results!

Join us—sign up now! #KidsSleep #CitizenScience

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✨START Competition Sunday Spotlight✨
In 2023, the creative minds at Scoil Bhríge agus Bhreandáin, earned 3rd place with their randomised trial: “Do mindful opportunities increase concentration in the classroom?”
📷Click here to see their project: https://t.co/uyCpYc06pQ...

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Spotlight of the day ✨ Colmeen National School's randomised trial: "Do we learn more by working in groups or doing independent work?" 🧐
Could their results change how we approach learning? Click on the link below to view their project: https://t.co/3eNH9Hvr7K

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Through an engaging and fun randomised trial project, your children will play scientists. Teacher in 2024:
"There is a point to what you are learning. Children are happy, they are learning—that’s my job done."

Discover more testimonials https://t.co/0cM4UMu2Z0

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Happy Monday everyone!
A new week, a fresh start!
Find inspiration, visit our resource page and explore the fascinating questions past participants decided to tackle!
https://t.co/xxI6yiZHej
#MotivationalMonday #STARTCompetition #BelieveInScience

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📸 The START Competition connects writing, art, science & maths through fun, hands-on trials! 🧪📊✨
Inspiring teamwork, creativity, and cross-curricular learning. Ready to join? 👉 https://t.co/fyZymo78gj #believeinscience #STEM

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📷 Teachers, get your students excited about science with hands-on projects and real-world applications. #beleiveinscience #STEMprojects

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We were thrilled to be at the INTO Education Conference on Friday and Saturday! It was fantastic to meet so many interesting and engaged teachers who are passionate about inspiring children. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to learn more about the START Competition.

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The START Competition is now open!!

We challenge #primaryschool students in 4th to 6th classes to create their very own fun randomised clinical trial in the classroom.
https://t.co/3YaC6LlMFn

Closing date: April 14th 2025

#scienceweek #beleiveinsceince #FutureScientist

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Register here: https://t.co/FVhmTMsbcB A great way to engage in discussion and learn about the broader world through Science. #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek

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Oh so excited for #ScienceWeek! 🧪⚕️❤️‍🩹
Join our friends @MeetScientist who are hosting weekly webinars aimed to inspire children about topics in #STEM & #HealthCare
First up, Eleanor Dunn @basaltic_ellie who will explain the link between #TaylorSwift #Earthquakes #Swiftquake

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Who’s already registered for our first event on November 13th?
We’re kicking things off with Eleanor Dunn, who will share how a Taylor Swift concert can create mini earthquakes!
Don’t miss out on this FREE exciting session—register now! https://t.co/Nz2HQSI09c
#ScienceWeek