News The winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2025 have been announced, recognising the creativity and ingenuity of young people across science, technology and engineering. Top honours — UK Young Engineer and UK Young Technologist of the Year — were awarded at the Big Bang Fair, hosted by EngineeringUK. Aaron Lord, a Year 12 student from Greenhead College, Yorkshire, was named UK Young Engineer of the Year for his project Autopill — an automatic pill dispenser designed to support people with dementia or memory difficulties. The device includes reminders and health monitoring features, combining mechanics, electronics, and CAD. Engineering category winners also included: Junior Engineering: Gayatri Thiru (Invicta Grammar School, Kent) for a solar-powered nanotech device to clean oil spills. Intermediate Engineering: Om Kuravinakop (St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School, London) for a handheld air quality monitor for asthma sufferers. Senior Engineering: Grace Palmer (WMG Academy, Solihull) for Thrive Transfer Aid, a device to support the safe movement of disabled children. Muhammad Shah, a Year 13 student from Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, won UK Young Technologist of the Year for Icarus, a decentralised emergency communications system for use in remote areas. Supported by Siemens, the award recognises innovation in digital and sustainable technology. Muhammad, currently sitting A levels, will receive his award at a later school event. Alice Morrish (Invicta Grammar School, Kent) was named UK Young Scientist of the Year for Quantum Karate, while other standout projects included an AI tool for cancer diagnosis, a menopause cooling stick, and a pollution-converting facemask. Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, praised the winners: “They’ve shown remarkable knowledge, creativity and determination. The future of STEM is in very capable hands.” For the full list of winners, visit: www.thebigbang.org.uk/competitionwinners Young innovators shine at The Big Bang UK competition 2025 Aaron Lord, from Greenhead College in Yorkshire, was awarded UK Young Engineer of the Year for his project ‘Autopill’
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