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MEDIA ALERT – 2025 SunSprint competition

UNSW Sydney < 1 mins read

UNSW Sydney will host the 2025 SunSprint event this Saturday.

Over the past few months, more than 500 school students have designed and built solar-powered cars and boats. On Saturday, they will compete in various categories in an event that celebrates teamwork, renewable energy, and science. 

The highlight of the event is the NSW State Championship for the 100-metre solar car race, where the winning team will represent the state in the national competitions. 

For information about the 2024 event please visit: https://www.unsw.edu.au/news/2024/12/young-engineers-shine-during-the-model-solar-challenge-competition

 

EVENT: 2025 Sunsprint NSW State Championship. Interviews & filming opportunities available.

DATE: Saturday October 25

TIME: 9am-12.30pm

LOCATION: Quad Square, UNSW Sydney Kensington campus (parking available in Barker Street Parking Station via Gate 14 entrance)

 

For more information and to arrange media access, please contact Professor Ziv Hameiri: [email protected] or 0424996884


Contact details:

Professor Ziv Hameiri: [email protected] or 0424996884

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