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Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute

Wales Brain Bee

Aine Moylett student demonstration
Aine Moylett demonstrating for students during the lab practical.

The Wales Brain Bee is an annual event based on The International Brain Bee, a not-for-profit neuroscience competition funded by Dr. Norbert Myslinski.

The aim of the Brain Bee is to inspire the next generation of young scientists. The event offers a great opportunity for students to make friends across schools, talk to early career researchers about study and career options as well as enrich their knowledge with hands-on experience in a laboratory.

The competition consists of practical lab work in teams, a series of written exam-style questions and a team neuro-challenge based on diagnosing patients on a range of neurological symptoms.

Each year, teams of up to 10 students from a number of schools and colleges across Wales compete. The highest scoring school or college will be awarded the Wales Brain Bee shield, with prizes of gift vouchers worth £50, £25 and £10 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place students.

Take part

To discuss how your school can get involved in The Wales Brain Bee, please contact:

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