Lucy (Year 7) Editor's note: This essay was recently entered into the Minds Underground: Young Minds Essay Competition. CPD According to Oxford Languages, technology is “machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge”. This means that ‘technology’ is simply objects that have been developed by humans. However, it is most commonly used to … Continue reading Should technology be limited?
Category: STEM
Why is Science important for society?
Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: Year 9 student Tanisi recently attended a one-day science trip to the University of Cambridge. Tanisi reflects creatively here on the experience. CPD Our visit to Cambridge University exposed us to a fascinating intersection of science and culture. The university is a celebration of all disciplines of research, … Continue reading Why is Science important for society?
GSAL Science Week Competition 2024
Editor's Note: As part of their British Science Week celebrations, GSAL hosted a science writing competition on the theme of Time. The competition was open to all students in years 7-10 and received a good number of entries, all of which were read and independently judged. The entries interpreted the brief in a number of … Continue reading GSAL Science Week Competition 2024
The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
Gopika N - Year 11 Student Editor's Note: Gopika N in Year 11 looks at the benefits and consequences of AI in medicine, specifying in Radiology. This essay is very informative and well researched, and considers all the possibilities that AI has to offer. EB This article explores the current applications of artificial intelligence in … Continue reading The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022
The recently held Black History Month Essay Competition received a number of excellent student entries, all of which are shared below. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about any aspect of black history specific to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The … Continue reading GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022
Valerie L. Thomas – Trailblazer, Inventor and Ambassador
Lily A - Year 12 Student Effortlessly surfing the Internet and casually downloading web images, we rarely pause to think how all of the daily actions we so easily take for granted in our lives were actually made possible. Have you ever wondered how a hologram works? How detailed satellite images allow us to navigate … Continue reading Valerie L. Thomas – Trailblazer, Inventor and Ambassador
Frederick McKinley Jones: successful inventor and entrepreneur
Thehara D - Year 12 Student Editor’s note: This short essay was was entered into the GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about any aspect of black history specific to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics … Continue reading Frederick McKinley Jones: successful inventor and entrepreneur
Dr. Jane Wright: Cancer Pioneer
Anushree J - Year 12 Student Editor's note: This short essay was was entered into the GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about any aspect of black history specific to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering … Continue reading Dr. Jane Wright: Cancer Pioneer
Dr Jane C Wright: The Pioneer of Cancer research
Heather C - Year 12 Student Editor's note: This short essay was was entered into the GSAL Black History Month Essay Competition 2022. The purpose of the competition was to encourage students to undertake independent research, think critically and communicate clearly about any aspect of black history specific to the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering … Continue reading Dr Jane C Wright: The Pioneer of Cancer research
Guilt-free flying – fantasy or reality?
Aryan - Year 11 Student In the last few decades, the evolution of aircraft has been phenomenal. It wasn’t too long ago that humanity witnessed the birth of flight thanks to the Wright Brothers. Now we find ourselves in a position to fly to Mars. We have conquered our desire to fly, persevered in becoming … Continue reading Guilt-free flying – fantasy or reality?









