11 March 2005

Royal Society of Chemistry school quiz

Photo opportunity: 7.15pm, Tuesday 15 March, Room T9, Tower Building, University of Dundee

The University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences will host the regional final of the Royal Society of Chemistry school quiz, 'Top of the Bench' on Tuesday 15th March from 6 pm in the University's Tower Building.

This year 24 schools from Dundee, Angus and Fife participated leaving four schools for the final - Dundee High School, last years winners Perth Academy, Inverkeithing High and Madras College.

The winners will go on to compete in the UK final in London's Science Museum later in the year, which Dundee High School won in 2003. The University's Dean of Life Sciences Professor Pete Downes will present a trophy to the winning school on Tuesday.

For further information please contact Dr Ian Eggleston on 01382 344319

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk