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The IBO live blog Day 3: a taste of medieval England
Peter Morrison, a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick, is one of the 100+ volunteers helping run the 28th International Biology Olympiad, taking place at the University of Warwick this week. Today was a chance for the contestants to enjoy some well-earned time off after yesterday’s practical tests, and soak up some history at … Continue reading
The IBO live blog Day 2: practical exams and the science of zombies
Peter Morrison, a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick, is one of the 100+ volunteers helping run the 28th International Biology Olympiad, taking place at the University of Warwick this week. This morning marked the beginning of the exam stages, with three groups taking turns at each of three practicals throughout the day. After … Continue reading
The IBO live blog Day 1: microscopes and egg and spoon races
Peter Morrison, a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick, is one of the 100+ volunteers helping run the 28th International Biology Olympiad, taking place at the University of Warwick this week. With the Opening Ceremony over, students settled in, and a good night’s sleep, the competition started in earnest on Monday.
The IBO live blog: arrivals and the opening ceremony
Peter Morrison, a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick, is one of the 100+ volunteers helping run the 28th International Biology Olympiad, taking place at the University of Warwick this week. Months, if not years of preparation go into organising the Olympiad, and this weekend marked the completion of the last preparatory tasks.