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Preparation Library

The work begins
before the room.

Past papers, research problems, practical examinations, marking guides and official preparation material - rebuilt from SOFU’s original resource archive and organised for serious use.

317 documents 1999-2025 archive span 5 libraries
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National preparation archive

Research. Assess. Fight.

Research problems, theory assessments and National Tournament material from Uganda’s flagship Olympiad.

7 year collections77 files
Uganda National Science Olympiad

UNSO 2025

11documents
Theory / Research Assessment9 files
PDF
Past PaperEnergy Sources for SatellitesPhysics
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Past PaperThe Art of Circuit DesignPhysics
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Past PaperThe Battle of the SexesBiology
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Past PaperThe Chemistry of CleanChemistry
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Past PaperThe Lifecycle of StarsPhysics
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Past PaperThe Power of the AtomChemistry
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Past PaperThe Secret Language of PlantsBiology
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Past PaperThe Strength of BondsChemistry
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Past PaperThe Struggle for SpaceBiology
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Regional Qualifiers1 file
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Problems / TopicsResearch Problems
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National Tournament1 file
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Problems / TopicsScience Fight Problems
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Uganda National Science Olympiad

UNSO 2024

20documents
Past Paper18 files
PDF
Past PaperChemical Coordination in HumansChemistry
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Past PaperEpigenetics and Gene ExpressionBiology
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Past PaperExploring Energy Changes in Chemical ReactionsChemistry
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Past PaperGenetics and Monohybrid InheritanceBiology
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Past PaperHarnessing the Power of MagnetismPhysics
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Past PaperHeat Transfer in Different EnvironmentsPhysics
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Past PaperInfluence of Magnetic Fields on Electric CurrentsPhysics
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Past PaperInvestigating Carbon Sequestration MethodsChemistry
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Past PaperInvestigating Unique Properties and Applications of Rare ElementsChemistry
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Past PaperLight Refraction on Curved SurfacesPhysics
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Past PaperMicrobial Diversity and Human HealthBiology
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Past PaperMysteries of Phase TransitionsPhysics
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Past PaperPheromones and their Role in Animal BehaviourBiology
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Past PaperSecrets of Animal NutritionBiology
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Past PaperSecrets of the Periodic TableChemistry
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Past PaperSustainable Energy StorageChemistry
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Past PaperTotal Internal ReflectionPhysics
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Past PaperUnravelling Energy Changes in Chemical ReactionsChemistry
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Regional Qualifiers1 file
PDF
Problems / TopicsResearch Problems
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National Tournament1 file
PDF
Problems / TopicsScience Fight Problems
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Uganda National Science Olympiad

UNSO 2022

Primary / Elementary

13documents
Theory / Research Assessment5 files
PDF
Past PaperA'level ChemistryChemistry
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Past PaperA'level MathematicsMathematics
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Past PaperA'level PhysicsPhysics
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Past PaperElementaryChemistry
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Past PaperO'level ExamChemistry
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Legacy Tournament Format8 files
PDF
Past PaperAsbestosBiology
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Past PaperIs Sex Good?Biology
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Past PaperThe Energy DilemmaPhysics
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Past PaperThe Ice ExperimentChemistry
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Past PaperThe Ice Experiment
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Past PaperThe Mighty HerculesPhysics
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Past PaperThe Mirror ParadoxPhysics
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Past PaperWater Can KillBiology
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Uganda National Science Olympiad

UNSO 2020

Primary / Elementary

15documents
Legacy Tournament Format15 files
PDF
Past PaperGrand FinalPhysics
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Past PaperGrand Final
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Past PaperGrand FinalChemistry
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Past PaperRound 1Physics
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Past PaperRound 1
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Past PaperRound 1Chemistry
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Past PaperRound 2Physics
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Past PaperRound 2
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Past PaperRound 2Chemistry
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Past PaperRound 3Physics
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Past PaperRound 3
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Past PaperRound 3Chemistry
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Past PaperSemifinalPhysics
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Past PaperSemifinal
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Past PaperSemifinalChemistry
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Three-paper preparation

MCQ. Theory. Practical.

A deep archive of Junior Science Olympiad papers, practical examinations, theory papers, marking guides and the official syllabus.

17 year collections75 files
Open-problem archive

Start with the problem.

Year-by-year IYNT research problem sets for teams preparing to investigate, defend and discuss science.

12 year collections12 files
Two-level mathematics archive

Individual. Team. Strategy.

Elementary and secondary competition papers, team contests and mark schemes organised by year and level.

33 year collections99 files
Extended preparation library

Biology, beyond the syllabus.

A retained extended archive of Biology Olympiad theory, practical papers and marking material from the original SOFU resource library.

18 year collections54 files
Preparation is part of competition.

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Practice with purpose.

Use the archive by programme, year and paper type. The public library will keep growing as new SOFU and international materials are released.