| A competition was introduced in 1985 in the UK to enhance student interest in microbiology. It became an annual event in 1994 and the MiSAC Annual Competition for Key Stages 3 and 4 (or equivalent) now attracts up to 2,000 student entries each year.
Each year, the topic chosen for the competition in the UK is linked to the National Curriculum. Special sponsorship provides money prizes totalling £1,240 for students and their schools. Each student entrant
receives a certificate.
In 2014, the experience gained over the years by organising the UK competition helped in the development of the first mycology competition for schools in Thailand. In subsequent years, further microbiology competitions have been held for students in Thailand, China and, more recently, the ASEAN countries in collaboration with UNESCO SEAMEO STEM-Ed, the International Association for the Future Stem Workforce (IAFSW) and King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) with the Institute for the Promotion of Science and Technology Teaching (IPST), Thailand.
To view winning entries of the Asian competitions, click on the link to International Competitions in Asia
Previous UK competitions
International Competitions in Asia
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