Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2011: Shortlist announced

12 August 2011

The Wellcome Trust today reveals the shortlist for its inaugural Science Writing Prize in association with the ‘Guardian’ and the ‘Observer’.

We are delighted to announce that out of almost 800 entries received, we now have a shortlist of 15 entries in each category. The shortlist is as follows:

Category A (Professional scientists of postgraduate level and above)

Thomas Douglas
Paul Fletcher
James Keidel
Fiona Lethbridge
James Lloyd
Nick Love
David Lowe
Reshad Malik
Scott McKellar
Marianne Neary
Catherine Pratt
Penny Sarchet
Francesca Scott
Chris Sinclair
Mike Whitfield

Category B (Anyone else with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate students)

Zain Abbas
Crystal Bennes
Stuart Farrimond
Leili Farzaneh
Imogen House
Mike Jones
Helen Klus
Jerome Langford
Kelly Oakes
Tess Shellard
Jasmine Spavieri
Ben Storey
Daniel Swindlehurst
Bill Thisdell
Keith Warren

The aim of the Science Writing Prize is to find the next generation of undiscovered science writing talent.

The judging panel includes Alan Rusbridger, Editor-in-Chief of Guardian News and Media; Robin McKie, Science and Technology Editor for the 'Observer'; Sir Mark Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust; and Clare Matterson, Director of Medical Humanities and Engagement at the Wellcome Trust. The panel will be chaired by comedian and TV presenter Dara Ó Briain.

The final winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony, hosted by Dara Ó Briain, at Wellcome Collection on 12 October.

Thank you to everyone who entered the inaugural prize!