Media Centre
Press Releases - 2011
Budding entrepreneurs go for gold with Olympic effort at BT’s business programme
4th March 2011
- BT Business of Science & Technology Programme recognises next generation of business leaders
Smart young minds get down to business on BT commercial skills programme
28th February 2011
- BT launches 2011 Business of Science and Technology Programme with new partner NovaUCD Dublin, Monday 28th February 2011: An intensive business mentoring programme kicks off today to give secondary school students the commercialisation skills they will need to convert their innovative ideas into commercial opportunities. Devised by BT, and delivered by NovaUCD, the BT Business of Science & Technology Programme will involve 33 students who were chosen from the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition which took place in January. The programme was established by BT to help bridge the gap between education and business, and give students an early insight into how to progress from the classroom to the boardroom.
Dublin Student Alexander Amini Announced as Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
15th January 2011
Blog from Graham Sutherland, CEO, BT on the island of Ireland
14th January 2011
The day has arrived! I’ve just been to the RDS, the final touches are being made and we now await the arrival of the Dublin schools who will set up this afternoon.
Calling All Young Scientists- Your Chance to Report for The Belfast Telegraph
6th December 2010
Has your school qualified for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition this year? If so read on for details of an exciting new initiative where your school could be selected to report on your preparations for and your experience of The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Attracts Highest Entry Levels in 47 Years
9th November 2010
BT today announced that the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has received the highest number of entries in the 47 year history of the competition. A record-breaking 3,943 students from across the island of Ireland entered the exhibition with a total of 1,735 projects. The number of technology projects soared by 35 percent, indicating a positive trend for an island that seeks to foster home-grown innovation and attract foreign direct investment with our high skills base.
Exhibition Attracts Highest Entry Levels in 47 Years
8th November 2010
BT today announced that the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has received the highest number of entries in the 47 year history of the competition. A record-breaking 3,943 students from across the island of Ireland entered the exhibition with a total of 1,735 projects. The number of technology projects soared by 35 percent, indicating a positive trend for an island that seeks to foster home-grown innovation and attract foreign direct investment with our high skills base.
University of Ulster Sponsors Northern Ireland Young Scientist & Technology Award
27th October 2010
Belfast, Tuesday 26th October 2010: The Faculty of Computing and Engineering at the University of Ulster has today announced its commitment to supporting technological innovation by sponsoring the Best Project from a Northern Ireland School award at the 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Winner of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Takes Home European Award
29th September 2010
Richard O’Shea, winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010, has been awarded the Adene Special Prize for his work in the field of energy at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Portugal last night.
Calling All Northern Ireland Students... October 4th Entries Deadline for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
9th September 2010
The closing date for entries to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is fast approaching. Education Minister Caitríona Ruane and Graham Sutherland CEO BT, joined Bangor Grammar year 9 pupil Matthew Bryson to remind students to get their BT Young Scientist & Technology entries submitted by Monday 4th of October 2010.
Get Entries Flying in for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011
9th September 2010
The closing date for entries to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is fast approaching, and with demand for third level places in science, technology and mathematics hitting record highs, students who develop a passion for these subjects at an early age could be at an advantage come exam time.
Two Winners of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Score Top Marks in Maths and Science in Leaving Cert
18th August 2010
‘Protect and Grow Jobs for Our Future’
3rd June 2010
Key insights from students revealed as 2011 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is launched
New initiative to build College participation in BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
19th May 2010
A new initiative will see Colleges in Northern Ireland working with BT to encourage college students (under 18 years old) to participate in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).
THIRD LEVEL PLACEMENTS AWARDED TO FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
5th March 2010
-Minister for Education & Science Batt O’Keeffe awards winners of the BT Business of Science &Technology Programme
BT GETS TO WORK ON EDUCATION WITH BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAMME
3rd March 2010
- Current leaders share their business expertise with the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow
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