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The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize
In association with the 'Guardian' and the 'Observer'

About the Prize

   Launched in 2011, in association the 'Guardian' and the 'Observer', the
   Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize is an annual competition which
   aims to find the next generation of undiscovered science writing
   talent.

   Submitted articles can address any area of science but judges are
   looking for originality, bright ideas and a distinctive writing style.
   The 800-word article should show a passion for science and encourage
   the general public to consider, question and debate the key issues in
   science and society.

   Entrants must be a non-published* writer based in the UK or RoI and can
   enter in either of two categories, with the winner of each receiving a
   prize:
   a) professional scientists of postgraduate level and above
   b) anyone else with a non-professional interest in science (this
   includes undergraduate students).

   * By "published" we are referring to professional journalists and
   authors who already write for money. We welcome entries from bloggers
   and student journalists.

   We will be launching our 2013 competition soon. Be the first to hear
   about it, email us with your name and contact details and join the next
   generation of science writers: swp@wellcome.ac.uk.

Winners of the Science Writing Prize 2012

     * In category A (professional scientists of postgraduate level and
       above): Adam Kucharski, `In need of a number'.
     * In category B (anyone else with a non-professional interest in
       science, including undergraduates): Cassie Barton, `The smell of
       music'.

   Catherine Hess was highly commended in category A for her piece `As
   easy as riding a bicycle?'

   All the shortlisted entrants attended a science writing workshop at the
   'Guardian' offices before two members of the judging panel, comedian
   Robin Ince and science broadcaster Liz Bonnin, presented the awards at
   Wellcome Collection.

   Congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, and particularly to
   this year's winners.
   Judges The 2012 judging panel included comedian Robin Ince and
   presenter Liz Bonnin.
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