Category: Humanities

Is universal basic income (UBI) a viable solution to inequality in the 21st century?

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Diva (Year 11) Editor's note: Year 11 student Diva entered this essay into the Minds Underground Essay Competition for Economics. The Minds Underground Economics Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and … Continue reading Is universal basic income (UBI) a viable solution to inequality in the 21st century?

Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.

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Felicity (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Felicity entered this essay into the Girton College, Cambridge, annual Humanities Writing Competition. Entrants were asked to research and write beyond the curriculum, using one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room museum as their focus. Focusing on Girton’s museum collection in the Lawrence Room, the … Continue reading Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.

Lost in translation: stop renaming the problem and start addressing it

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Afoluwaso (Year 12) Editor's note: "Mrs C is my English language teacher, and I recently did a timed practice for her. I was to write an editorial opinion piece expressing my thoughts on language in the workplace, one of our topics on the spec. Mrs C was very pleased with my work and suggested I … Continue reading Lost in translation: stop renaming the problem and start addressing it

Has the Rwanda Bill acted as a catalyst to expose UK citizens’ poorly protected rights?

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Charlotte - Year 12 Student Editor's note: Year 12 student Charlotte submitted this excellent essay in the recent Libra Essay Prize 2024. This popular annual competition is an excellent way for Sixth Form students to demonstrate that they have the makings of a scholar. It offers students a chance to prepare for the academic rigour … Continue reading Has the Rwanda Bill acted as a catalyst to expose UK citizens’ poorly protected rights?

It’s a Prison Honey, Not a Hotel: Exploring the delicate perch on which occupational language sits

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Matthew W - Year 13 Student Editor's Note: Year 13 student Matthew W looks at language in the workplace and through intelligent wit and snappy sentences demonstrates how language, jargon and 'phatic talk' exist alongside one another. EB Using language at work can be tough. Understanding all the nonsense and corporate jargon can be tricky, … Continue reading It’s a Prison Honey, Not a Hotel: Exploring the delicate perch on which occupational language sits

Inherent Sexism in the English Language

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Eve - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 Student, Eve G has entered the below essay into the video essay competition: Massolit. She thoughtfully considers how language is inherently bias towards the heteronormative man and does this by exploring multiple linguistic examples. EB Our language, like so many others, evolved through ages where the … Continue reading Inherent Sexism in the English Language

Why should you study Humanities at University?

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Eliza - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 Student Eliza T has written this article to demonstrate how important Humanities are to the University curriculum, and how important they are to consider when applying for University. EB Foreword: EB This article discusses the importance of studying Humanities at degree level. As more and more … Continue reading Why should you study Humanities at University?