Two former students of the Abbey School in Tipperary town are on their way to Brussels today to take part in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists. This is the 34th edition of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) which is being staged in Brussels, Belgium, from September 12 to 15 2023.
Shane O’Connor and Liam Carew won the BTYSE competition in January for their research into the impact school experiences have on young people. As part of their prize they represented Ireland in London in July at a Science Experience event that was more about exposure and networking than competition.
For the EUCYS the two young men who completed their Leaving Certificate Examinations in June had to review their Project Report, prepare a new Poster Abstract and prepare for questions from a new round of judges.
Prior to leaving Ireland today they met with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Government Buildings along with Shay Walsh Managing Director of BT Ireland – the organisers of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
