The Gresham Competition: an oracy competition for Year 12 - entries by 15 November
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Gresham College is launching a competition for Year 12 students in September 2022, to promote the art of communicating complex information in a clear, concise and compelling way. This year’s theme is the environment and sustainability.
Sign up here to hear about the competition (and for other Gresham updates for schools): gres.hm/schools. Read more here: gres.hm/competition.
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- support the development of oracy skills.
- help students with UCAS applications and job interviews.
- promote a deeper understanding of the environment.
- introduce students to the inspiring research of world-class academics.
- be an opportunity to present in front of academics and professionals.
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Choose one of the following topics and please make a reasoned argument:
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Who should be responsible for creating a better future environment for the next generation? How and why?
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What should the UK government do about the environment that will benefit your generation?
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Who should be most responsible for getting to Net Zero and why?
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What's the greatest positive environmental change you expect to see in your lifetime?
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What responsibilities should young people take on to address environmental/climate issues today and why?
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Students will submit a five-minute, recorded presentation – the main focus should be the student speaking but can use images, graphs, or other visual props that help explain your points. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to present again in person in London, and there will be three awards (including prizes for student and the school).
You can enter the competition here gres.hm/entryform and upload the video here gres.hm/dropbox.
Guidance and resources will also be provided to help students explain complex issues in a clear, concise, logical and engaging way.
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- Participating in the Gresham Competition will help students develop oracy and presentation skills useful for interviews and public speaking opportunities; it will also enhance CVs and UCAS applications.
- The entry process is quick and easy, with entries filmed and submitted within 5 minutes. We are not judging the video quality – any camera phone will do.
- Finalists will meet a panel of prestigious judges including Professor Myles Allen, the physicist behind Net Zero, and climate change expert Dr Jessica Omukuti.
- Winners will receive cash prizes and medals: £250 gold, £200 silver and £150 bronze.
- Since 2022 is a pilot year we expect fewer entries.
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The schools of winners will also benefit with priority access to lectures, visits from Professors or senior leaders, and a certificate.
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15th September 2022: Competition opens
15th November 2022: Competition closes
30th November 2022: Entrants notified
24th January 2023: In-person presentation at Gresham College (we will cover travel expenses).
Each finalist will have five minutes to present and five minutes for Q&A with the panel.
Three Gresham medals will be awarded (Bronze, Silver and Gold), along with finalist certificates.
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Please do get in touch with our team with any questions via [email protected].
With very best wishes,
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