IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people (ages 5-16) to engage with science through poetry in a creative way. 

From atoms to animals, climate to constellations—young poets can express their creativity in any style, from haikus to raps! 

Finalists in three age categories (5-7, 8-11, 12-16) will perform their poems at IF Oxford in October 2025. Winners will receive prizes and be published in the 2025 Poetry Anthology. 

How to participate: Open to everyone based in the UK. Poems can be written at home or in class. Schools submitting multiple entries can use a cover sheet. 

A panel of experts will select the winners. 

Deadline: Friday, 2 May 2025  

Participation instructions can be found on the IF website page