The Royal Irish Academy's annual biochemistry science writing competition is now under way, with a closing date of January 19th for receipt of papers. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in third level education throughout Ireland.
Entrants are asked to write a newspaper article suitable for the non scientific public. It should explain the development of any new topic in biochemistry and its significance to medical, agricultural or industrial practices.
The winner will be awarded a prize sponsored by Yamanouchi Ireland Ltd and the article will be published in The Irish Times.
Four copies of the article should be submitted to the National Committee for Biochemistry, Royal Irish Academy, Academy House, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin, before January 19th, 1996. Additional information is available from the Academy.
