Three 3IB Students Take Part in the Unge Forskere Competition

This year, three students from 3IB took part in the Konkurransen Unge Forskere, a national research competition that brings together some of Norway’s most talented young students. Their participation shows both motivation and academic curiosity, which are important qualities in the International Baccalaureate program.

The Konkurransen Unge Forskere is one of Norway’s oldest and most well known competitions for young researchers, with a history of more than 50 years. Each year, students from all over the country send in their own research projects in many different subjects, including natural sciences, technology, social sciences, and humanities.

Participants are judged by a group of experts based on scientific quality, creativity, and originality. The competition starts with students sending in their projects, followed by a selection process that chooses the most promising work. The best projects move on to a final round, where students present their work and compete for prizes.

The competition is very competitive. Every year, between 100 and 200 projects are submitted, which makes reaching the finals a big achievement on its own. Finalists are invited to a special award event, where they present their research using posters and meet other young researchers from across Norway.

In addition to national recognition, the competition can also lead to international opportunities. Some of the best participants may be chosen to represent Norway in global science competitions such as the European Union Contest for Young Scientists or other international research events.

The participation of three 3IB students in this year’s competition shows the strong academic environment at our school. By working on their own research projects, the students practiced critical thinking, independent work, and scientific methods skills that are important both in the IB program and in higher education.

Taking part in the Konkurransen Unge Forskere requires dedication and effort. Students must create research questions, carry out investigations, analyze data, and present their results in a clear and structured way. Whether they work alone or in groups of up to three, participants are expected to produce insightful and well documented research.