Should modern-day organisations, who benefitted from the slave trade in the past, be expected to pay reparations today?
This article was written by Sam Chapman for the Exeter essay competition. The judges for this competition are currently reviewing the essays. Estimated read time of essay: 5 minutes On the 25th of March 1807 the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade was signed by King George III of England, signalling the end…
In the twenty-first century, what is monarchy for?
This long-read article was written by Edward Eves for the 2022 Robinson College essay competition, and was highly commended. Estimated read time of essay: 15 minutes The twentieth century was a disaster for royalty. In July 1900, King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated at Monza and in July 1946, his son, Vittorio Emmanuele III,…
How the criticisms of Utilitarianism underline a fundamental error in our approach to ethical discourse
This article was written by Stuart Brown and was the winning article of the David Garlick essay competition. The judges commented ‘This is a very well written piece with a strong argument, which shows detailed and nuanced understanding of the issues.’ Estimated read time of essay: 6 minutes Utilitarianism as a normative ethical theory is…
Did racism exist in the ancient world?
This long-read article was written by upper sixth former Sebastian Norris. Estimated read time of introduction: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 11 minutes
What does the future hold for town centres?
This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Ollie Robinson, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay, which can be found at the bottom. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes. Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes.
In living colour: how colour has impacted the advertisement industry.
This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Alejandro Scholfield-Pérez, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project.. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes. Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes.
USA vs New Zealand: To what extent do their national flags represent their population?
This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Matthew Kassir, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project.. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: < 1 minute. Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes.
Do ancient historians tell us more about myth than real events?
This long-read article was written by lower-sixth former Mattie Sutton. The following provides a short abstract to his full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: < 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 7 minutes
Have receiving countries benefited from the Belt and Road Initiative?
This long-read article was written by second former Gavin Sivakumaran. Estimated read time: 8 minutes
The New Cold War – Rising Tensions in the Arctic Circle
This essay was written by upper-sixth former Cameron Philp, and a finalist for the 2020 Independent Learning Assignment. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 45 minutes
The Twelve Note Conspiracy: Exploring Methods of Comparison Between Various Equal Divisions of the Octave
This essay was written by upper-sixth former Stan Lawrence, and was the winner of the Arts category for the 2020 Independent Learning Assignment. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 4 minutes Estimated read time of essay: 18 minutes
Why did the UK withdraw from Singapore and Malaysia and what were the consequences for the region?
This essay was written by lower-sixth former Alexander Downey, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to the essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes Estimated read time of essay: 12 minutes
To what extent does Mao Zedong deserve his reputation as one of history’s most notorious dictators?
This essay was written by lower-sixth former Austin Humphrey, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to the essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 2 minutes Estimated read time of essay: 11 minutes
How can the Lego Group adapt to a world more focused on environmental sustainability?
This essay was written by lower-sixth former Sam Rooke, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 11 minutes
What was the most important initiative carried out in response to problems posed by the Crimean War in improving healthcare for infantry soldiers?
This essay was written by lower-sixth former Sebastian Evans, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay, which can be found at the bottom. Estimated read time of abstract: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 9 minutes
To what extent can ‘The Tale of the Heike’ and ‘The Iliad’ be considered similar poems?
This essay was written by lower-sixth former Mattie Sutton, and shortlisted for the 2020 Fifth Form Transitional Research Project The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 1 minute Estimated read time of essay: 15 minutes
Why have there been changes in the phonetics and phonology of Khmer since the existence of Proto-Austroasiatic?
This essay was written by upper-sixth former Tom Hemsworth, and shortlisted for the 2020 Independent Learning Assignment. The following provides a short abstract to the full essay. Estimated read time of abstract: 4 minutes Estimated read time of essay: 30 minutes
Should the world open all borders to immigration?
This article was written by upper-sixth former Anish Goel. Estimated read time: 6 minutes
The uses & consequences of pesticides and the viability of alternatives
This article was written by fifth-former Janek Czarnek, and provides a shortened abstract of his original essay titled: “The Use of Pesticides: Beneficial or Detrimental”. Estimated read time: 4 minutes
Ways of Seeing
This article was written by Dr McEwan of the RGS English Department Estimated read time: 6 minutes
What Colour is the Moon?
This poem was written by upper sixth-former Hugh Jones Estimated read time: <1 minute
An analysis of the global north south divide
Runner up for the Cambridge Society for Economic Pluralism essay competition, written by upper sixth-former Jack Donnelly. Estimated read time: 11 minutes
Irving vs Lipstadt- The Precedent on History
This article was written by sixth-former Omeet Atara. Estimated read time: 3 minutes
Slavery: A Catalyst for the Civil War?
This long-read article was written by sixth-former Jack Farrant. Estimated read time: 8 minutes
The Historicity of the Resurrection
This long-read article was written by sixth-former Alexander Norris. Estimated read time: 8 minutes
A New Translation of John 1
This long-read article was written by Sixth Former Sam Cherry. It provides a new translation of the first chapter of the Gospel of John, from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It concludes with a translator’s commentary. Estimated read time: 8 minutes
The Problem of Evil: A Challenge to God’s Existence?
This article, questioning whether the problem of evil is a conclusive argument against the existence of God, was written by sixth-former Sam Cherry. It won him a place on the St. Andrew’s Logos Institute Summer School. Estimated read time: 5 minutes
Alliance to Empire: A Study of the Delian League
This long-read article was written by sixth-former Alexander Norris. Estimated read time: 7 minutes
Greece vs. Rome: A Civilisation Debate
This long-read article was written by OG Matthew Sargent, as a response to a debate between Mary Beard and Boris Johnson. Estimated read time: 6 minutes
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