Tag: Health

From coast to cavity: mapping disparities in dental health 

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Diya (Year 12) Editor's note: Diya, now in Year 13, wrote this informative essay during the course of Year 12. Dental health disparities in the UK are influenced by socioeconomic and geographical factors, affecting individuals’ well-being and access to care. The essay explores causes of these disparities and proposes strategies to improve equitable dental health … Continue reading From coast to cavity: mapping disparities in dental health 

How does antimicrobial resistance affect healthcare and modern medicine?

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Nikki (Year 11) Editor's note: Year 12 student Nikki wrote this fascinating article whilst still in Year 11. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, making infections harder or impossible to treat and posing a serious threat to global health systems. It burdens healthcare with prolonged hospital stays, increased costs, and higher … Continue reading How does antimicrobial resistance affect healthcare and modern medicine?

What legal issues might arise from prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2008?

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Tatiana (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Tatiana submitted this essay into the prestigious Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law by Trinity College, Cambridge. This essay demonstrates strong academic writing skills, particularly in its structured argumentation and engagement with legal precedent. The discussion effectively balances ethical concerns—such as privacy and autonomy—with practical enforcement … Continue reading What legal issues might arise from prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2008?

What role could artificial intelligence play in medicine and healthcare?

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Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the winning entry into GSAL's internal British Science Week Essay Competition, open to all students in years 7-10. According to the judges, Sixth Form student Science Faculty Leaders, "The first essay on AI in medicine effectively uses sources and quotes to eloquently discuss the … Continue reading What role could artificial intelligence play in medicine and healthcare?

Why focusing spending on prevention rather than treating disease is critical in the UK.

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Aishni (Year 12) Editor's note: This excellent short essay was submitted to the Immerse Essay Competition, securing Aishni a Highly Commended award. The competition is extremely competitive, receiving thousands of entries annually. The competition develops advanced academic writing and research skills, and allows entrants to build a stronger academic portfolio ahead of university applications. The word limit … Continue reading Why focusing spending on prevention rather than treating disease is critical in the UK.

If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

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Anaiya (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Anaiya entered this fascinating essay into the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual DNA Day Essay Competition. DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This contest is open to … Continue reading If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

Mental health issues in the modern world

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Anonymous - Year 12 Student Editor’s note: A Year 12 student who wishes to remain anonymous writes here in response to the thought-provoking psychology essay title set for the New College of the Humanities essay competition, 2021. ‘Discuss the sources of mental health issues in the modern world’ – what are your thoughts on this important issue? CPD The … Continue reading Mental health issues in the modern world

What’s News: Space – a necessary frontier?

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Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor Space - a necessary frontier? It was 1968 when Bill Anders, astronaut aboard Apollo 8, captured the remarkable ‘Earthrise’ photograph and inspired a new generation of environmentalists. Fast-forward 40 years and China, in a show of growing technological strength, has recently germinated the first seed on the moon. Elon … Continue reading What’s News: Space – a necessary frontier?