Monash Science Cup 2026: Pop-Up @ Northern Region
✨ Science in Action: Solve, Create, Innovate!
What happens when you bring together curious minds, real lab experiments, and a race against time? You get a day packed with discovery, teamwork, and just the right amount of scientific chaos in the best way possible.
The Monash Science Cup 2026 Pop-Up @ Northern Region turned up the energy this year, welcoming 80 students from across the northern region to step out of the classroom and into a world of hands-on science. From the moment teams arrived (fueled by breakfast and excitement), the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation.
After a warm welcome and safety briefing, it was straight into action. In the labs, participants tackled chemistry, biology, and genetics challenges designed to test not just what they know but how they think. Every experiment, every decision, every second mattered.
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🕵️♂️ And then came the crowd favourite…
CSI Challenge: The Missing Scientist 🔬
In just 60 minutes, teams became forensic investigators decoding clues, analysing DNA, identifying chemicals, and piecing together a mystery. It was fast, intense, and seriously fun. Think science meets detective work.
But it wasn’t all about competition. Students got a taste of real university lab life, connected with academics, and explored what a future in science could look like. Between experiments and laughs, the day captured what science is really about curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.
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The event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony and closing remarks, celebrating the outstanding achievements of participating teams. A heartfelt congratulations to all winners for their exceptional performance:
 | 🥇 First Place – Team Acetylcholinestearase MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus) TAN YAN JIA, FELICE LIM WEI YI, HANNAH CHUA XI LING, ARIEL AURA BERGERE |
 | 🥈 Second Place – Team Tangaroo Jit Sin Independent High School LEE JIAN QUEN, KHOH WAYGENE, HENG WEI XIANG, LOH LE TANG |
 | 🥉 Third Place – Team BIO 1 TREE INTI International College Penang LEONG YEN JOE, FONG RUAN YING, EDMUND LOH TIEN ZHI, MOK ZI XUAN |
We extend our sincere congratulations to all participants for their enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment throughout the competition. Every team demonstrated remarkable curiosity and determination, embodying the true essence of Science in Action.
A special thank you to Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) for generously hosting the competition at their science laboratories and volunteering the students in supporting School of Science, Monash University to make the Monash Science Cup 2026: Pop-Up @ Northern Region a success.
Monash Science Cup 2026: Pop-up @ Northern Region Organizing Committee with Mrs Maria Fourie, Science Curriculum Leader of POWIIS.
More than just a competition, the Monash Science Cup 2026 Pop-Up @ Northern Region served as a powerful platform to inspire the next generation of scientists. By bridging theory with practice, Monash University continues to empower students to think critically, act boldly, and contribute meaningfully to solving real-world challenges.
👀 Ready to be part of the next one? Stay tuned.
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