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The iBO Asia Camp will be fully guided and led by Dr Andrew Treharne. As a key architect of the UK biology competition system and the long-time head coach of the IBO UK national team, Dr Treharne’s direct involvement ensures that the camp meets the highest standards in academic rigor, competition integrity, and alignment with international practices.
Dr. Andrew Treharne
Core member of Royal Society of Biology (RSB) | The chairman of BBO | The head coach of UK national team
Dr Andrew Treharne is one of the most influential central figures in biological education for secondary students in the UK and within the International Biology Olympiad. He holds a PhD in Biometrics and Genetics, is a core member of the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), served as Chair of the British Biology Olympiad (BBO) for 14 years, and is the overall leader and head coach of the UK national team for the International Biology Olympiad.
Over the past decade, Dr Treharne has continuously led the development and advancement of the UK’s biology competition system. He not only oversees BBO exam design, marking, competition operations, and fairness, but also manages the multi-stage selection process to identify top candidates for the national team. He has led the UK team to 10 times International Biology Olympiads, achieving multiple gold and silver medals as well as other outstanding results.
He is widely regarded as a key figure in promoting biology education for young people in the UK, shaping the international competition framework, and nurturing the next generation of biological scientists.
“Most of the camp is spent in the laboratory, I give an introductory lecture before they go into the laboratory each time, and the laboratory experiments some are familiar to the students but we develop the ideas, and we go into more detail with more sophisticated analysis. Some of the experiments are things they wouldn't normally do in school, perhaps they would do at university; some of the techniques they wouldn't do in school normally, so we help them to find some additional interests to develop their existing skills and to enjoy the science, enjoy each other's company as well.”
—— Introduction to the iBO Camp From Dr. Andrew Treharne
The iBO Camp is structured around the International Biology Olympiad framework, integrating a wide range of globally relevant topics into its curriculum, including Microbiology, Neurobiology, Photosynthesis and Enzyme kinetics, Biochemistry, and Physiology. Each advanced theoretical module is closely paired with its corresponding experimental practice: students may observe microbial structures under the microscope, explore energy absorption mechanisms through pigment separation and spectral analysis, investigate neural signal transmission via electrophysiology experiments, or analyze reaction rate changes in biochemical pathways through enzyme kinetics experiments.
In this chain-based learning model—“thematic lecture → research hypothesis → experimental validation → data analysis → scientific conclusion”—students enter the world of biological science as true “future researchers.” They do more than absorb knowledge: through hands-on experimentation, data collection, and analytical reasoning, they test their own scientific hypotheses and experience firsthand the logic and excitement of scientific research. This process nurtures lasting academic curiosity and cultivates genuine innovative capacity. IBO is recognized as a preparatory challenge for the British Biology Olympiad (BBO), positioned on the same advanced training pathway. The curriculum, experimental design, and academic rigor of this camp are fully aligned with the BBO syllabus and IBO international standards. Its purpose is to identify, cultivate, and channel top talent for the future BBO, preparing students to compete at the highest level. Through this intensive training, participants gain early exposure to the pace and demands of elite competitions, laying a solid foundation for pursuing global gold award in BBO. iBO represents both the pinnacle of preparation and the launching point for BBO success. The iBO Camp is the pinnacle of iBO achievement—and the launching point for success in the BBO!
Selective Invitations: The iBO Asia Camp is exclusively open to Chinese students who won award at the iBO. It provides a platform for academic communication and collaborative teamwork among top-performing peers. Here, you can inspire and challenge one another while working together in a focused, high-achieving environment.
Limited Seats: Only 60 seats are available for the iBO Asia Camp, Registration closes once all spots are filled. This is not only an opportunity for challenge and learn from one another but also a chance to establish valuable academic connections for the future.
