The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is a brilliant opportunity for aspiring scientists, environmentalists, physicists, psychologists, mechanics and musicians, to turn their ideas into a potentially winning entry. Submission deadline is Monday, 6 October 2008.

Last year, there were a record number of entries - 1,416 projects - and BT hopes this record will be broken in 2009. A new website - www.btyoungscientist.com - provides students and teachers with everything they need to know about entering the exhibition, including entry forms, deadlines and top tips from previous winners. Also, the newly launched ASK US link (http://www.btyoungscientist.com or http://www.amcham.ie/askus/) is a great way for students to speak directly with professionals in science and technology who can help answer their questions.

The Primary Science Fair is not part of the main competition, but it is nevertheless an integral part of the overall Exhibition. It encourages Primary School pupils to think about science in practical and fun ways and helps develop their skills in communicating their interest and knowledge of science to others.

Sponsored by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Primary Science Fair is open to fourth, fifth and sixth class pupils. It reflects the primary science curriculum and encourages participants to think about safety as it relates to their project - understanding the hazards and learning how to be safe are core to the teaching and learning of science at primary level.

A total of 100 class projects only can be accepted for exhibition at the Primary Science Fair during the three public days - January 8, 9 and 10. Daily science entertainment shows will be put on for students and prizes will be awarded by the HSA to participating students and teachers.

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will be held in the RDS Dublin from the 6-10 January 2009.

For more information, log onto www.btyoungscientist.com or call 1800 924 362 or from Northern Ireland 0800 917 1297.