Peter Hatfield (left) and Chris Jefferies won the 2009 National Science Competition and were crowned the UK Young Scientist of the Year and the UK Young Technologist of the Year respectively. Find out more about our current title-holders and how you could compete in the 2009-10 competition by selecting from the menu options on the left.

"It is extremely encouraging to see the number of entrants that have taken part in this competition. I've seen some really exciting and innovative projects and really want to congratulate Peter Hatfield and Chris Jefferies on their success. It is great to see young scientists and engineers inspired to experiment with ideas and apply science and technology to real life scenarios.

I really want to bust the myth that science is boring and geeky - it is far from it. This competition has highlighted the reality of science today, it's exciting, fascinating and shapes all our lives. Young scientists today will shape our future tomorrow - which is why competitions like this are so important to celebrate young British talent."

Lord Drayson
Minister of State for
Science and Innovation