SHSS Podcast: The BT Young Scientist Experience

Transition Year hosts Andrea Whelton and Sadhbh Coomey sit down with students Emily Bell and Lily Boddington to discuss their recent competition entry at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin.

In this episode, we cover:

• 🧠 The Science of Memory: The students explain their project, which investigated the connection between scent and memory retention.

• 🔬 Trip to Dublin: From the lively atmosphere of 550 student groups to the "swag" collection of free pens and socks, Emily and Lily share what the exhibition floor was really like.

• 💡 Advice for Future Scientists: The team offers encouragement to current third years, urging them to "just go for it" and enter the competition next year.

Hosts: Andrea Whelton & Sadhbh Coomey

Guests: Emily Bell & Lily Boddington

Recording Date: 15/01/2026

Sound engineer and Podcast Co-ordinator: Caragh Bell, SHSS

Equipment supplied by Flux Learning Ltd.

Post processing by Darragh Dineen, Flux Learning Ltd.