- The winners of The Big Bang Competition have been announced today, including the new UK Young Scientist, UK Young Engineer and UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens
- Student’s winning STEM projects include an automatic pill dispenser, an alternative telecommunications system for emergency communications in rural areas, and an investigation into the physics behind karate
The winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition have been announced today, including the top awards of the new UK Young Scientist, UK Young Engineer and UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens. Held at The Big Bang Fair, the awards ceremony followed a day-long showcase of impressive young talent.
The Big Bang Competition, run through EUK Education by charity EngineeringUK, is a nationwide competition for young engineers, scientists and technologists aged 11 to 18, which recognises and rewards talented young innovators. There are a range of awards and prizes up for grabs, with the top 3 winners each receiving £1,000 prize money.
UK Young Scientist of the Year 2025
Alice Morrish, a year 10 student from Invicta Grammar School in Kent, has been crowned UK Young Scientist of the Year for their project ‘Quantum Karate’. Combining her 2 passions, Alice’s science project explores the physics behind karate to provide a better understanding of the sport.
Alice explains, “The wider aim of this research is to improve accessibility in karate and give developing athletes a better understanding of their training, by showing them how to compensate for differing abilities or skills sets using physics, overall improving their performance and allowing a larger range of abilities to find success within the sport. I want to demonstrate that science is applicable to real life.
“To other young people thinking of entering The Big Bang Competition, I’d say go for it!”
UK Young Technologist of the Year 2025
The UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens, has been named as Muhammad Shah, a year 13 student from Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet in London, for their project ‘Icarus’. Inspired by his love of the outdoors and trekking, Muhammad created an alternative telecommunications system for low-cost and effective emergency communications in remote areas. Muhammad was unable to attend the awards ceremony due to A level exams but is due to be presented the award later this month at his school’s design showcase.
UK Young Engineer of the Year 2025
Aaron Lord, a year 12 student from Greenhead College in Yorkshire, has been crowned UK Young Engineer of the Year for his project ‘Autopill’. Inspired to support those taking regular medication, particularly people with dementia and memory difficulties, Aaron created an automatic pill dispenser. Using mechanics, electronics and computer-aided design (CAD), the ‘Autopill’ allows users to insert their pills for the week and also includes a health monitoring component which can track users’ heart rate and oximetry when placing their finger on a sensor.
Aaron commented “I’m thrilled to accept this award – it’s incredible! The Competition has been a brilliant experience from start to finish. It allowed me to take something that I thought was a good idea and turn it into something tangible.”
The EUK Education Teacher Award 2025
Teachers were also recognised and praised for the important role they play in encouraging and supporting their students with The Competition. The winner of The EUK Education Teacher Award, nominated by their students, was named as Fakhrun Nabilah from Eden Boys’ School, Preston.
Fakhrun’s students commented, “She showed us the fun side of science, which we don’t always get to see in regular lessons. STEM Club has given a lot of us a chance to enjoy science in a more practical way, where we get to enjoy doing experiments and challenges rather than just listening to the teacher. She never lets us give up on ourselves and makes us believe, we can achieve anything, as long as we try our best.”
A host of other winners and runners-up were announced, including:
Science Awards 2025
- Junior winners: Olivia Brookfield, Emilia Dixon and Willow Taylor-Black from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
- Intermediate winner: Henil Shah from King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
- Senior winner: Eesa Chariwala from Runshaw College, Lancashire
Technology Awards 2025
- Junior winners: Lucy Turner, Megan Joyce and Niamh Price from Freman College, Hertfordshire
- Intermediate winner: Mykyta Telychko from St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Derry
- Senior winner: Sophie Cradock and Harry Hannam from The Thomas Hardye School, Dorset
Engineering Awards 2025
- Junior winner: Gayatri Thiru from Invicta Grammar School, Kent
- Intermediate winner: Om Kuravinakop from St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School, London
- Senior winner: Grace Palmer from WMG Academy for Young Engineers, Solihull
Dr Hilary Leevers, EngineeringUK Chief Executive, said “Huge congratulations to all our winning students, who have shown impressive creativity, knowledge and drive as they have worked on their projects. I hope they, and all the runners-up, are proud of their achievement. There are so many opportunities for them to continue with STEM in education and training and then in the workplace. I’m sure they have a bright future ahead.
“Congratulations to Fakhrun, winner of our EUK Education Teacher Award. We are really pleased to recognise, celebrate and thank all the teachers, technicians and educators who have supported students with their projects. Without their invaluable dedication, guidance, and encouragement many of these achievements wouldn’t have been possible.”
To find out more and discover all the winners and runners up of The Big Bang Competition 2025 visit: www.thebigbang.org.uk/competition-winners
To find out more about The Big Bang Fair, which is running at Birmingham’s NEC from 17 June to 19 June 2025, visit: www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-fair/
