IF Poetry of Science Competition

IF Oxford are inviting young poets aged 5-16 to showcase their talent in this year's Poetry of Science competition.

The competition is an opportunity for you to express your creativity and have fun.

There will be a winner selected in each age category, with the winners and runners-up also being published on the IF website and being invitied to perform at a special IF Oxford celebratory event

How to enter:

This year there are three age categories:

• Under 7's
• 8-11 year olds
• 12-16 year olds

To enter all you have to do is write a short poem on any scientific topic, using any poetry style and submit your poem through this online form.

Your entries must be submitted before Friday 2 May 2025.

Find out more:

Visit the Oxfordshire Science and Ideas (IF) Festival website for full details on the competition and how to enter.