Category: OxBright Essay Competition

Posted by Alex Ko | Dec 14, 2023 | Law, OxBright Essay Competition | 0

The Ephemeral Nature of the Eternal: Analysing the Meaning of Optimism from a Psychological View

by Regina Ruggiero | Dec 14, 2023 | OxBright Essay Competition, Psychology & Neuroscience | 0

Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Psychology Category. This essay explores how long term thinking can be applied in Psychology, fostering optimism for the future.

Facing Global Challenges ahead: A Call for a Renewed Global Architecture

by Ariane Beauvillard | Dec 14, 2023 | OxBright Essay Competition, Politics & IR | 0

Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Politics Category. This essay explores how long term thinking in politics will revolutionise how we approach global challenges.

Philosophy of Human Rights: For A Future Where Everyone Is Respected as Who They Are

by Alex Ko | Dec 14, 2023 | Law, OxBright Essay Competition | 0

Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Philosophy Category. This essay explores how long term thinking in philosophy can have actionable, positive impacts on individuals at a global level.

Longtermism: A Philosophy To Last A Lifetime (Or Two…)

by Hannah de Dombal | Dec 14, 2023 | OxBright Essay Competition, Psychology & Neuroscience | 0

Overall winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition. This essay explores how longtermism can help to foster optimism in Philosophy and beyond.

Resisting the Threats of Infection: Long-Term Preventive Measures as the Future of Medicine

by Carlos Manuel Eusoya | Dec 14, 2023 | Medicine, OxBright Essay Competition | 0

Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Medicine Category. This essay explores how long term medical thinking is pivotal in battling contemporary infection challenges.

Safety in Numbers: The Unexpected Potential of Mathematics

by Eleanor Gibson | Dec 14, 2023 | Engineering, OxBright Essay Competition | 0

Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Mathematics Category. This essay explores how long term thinking in the subject could have very real impacts for our future.

An assessment of the Benefits, Risks and Ethical Constraints of Geoengineering
by Florian Soezer
The threat that climate change poses is becoming more and more evident, and thus scientists and experts are looking for ways we can effectively deal with this issue. This study is therefore focused upon technological advancements and how they could mitigate climate change.
How Different Diets Affect Human Epigenetics Throughout Generations
by Stella Schneider, Sami Mohammad and Samhitha Bharaneetharan
This research paper explores the intricate relationship between epigenetics and diet on future generations, emphasising how environmental factors impact metabolic processes and disease susceptibility.
Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: A Review of the Mechanisms, Factors, and Implications of a Growing Field
by Kyle Chiang, Daphné Riva, Xanthe Budden and Khaled Aldossary
This paper reveals that increasing awareness of the apparent effects of TEI is integral to improving public health policies. It demonstrates the need for future researchers to investigate how best to increase awareness of TEI for policymakers, healthcare professionals and the general public.
Chronicles of Conflict: A Psychological Overview of the Impacts of War
by Abhidi Chatterjee, Maria Kovalishina, Keisha William and Cynthia Zhang
This paper aims to provide an account of the intersectional nature of war, stretching across history, psychology, sociology, and economics.
The Psychological Impacts of Genocides
by Ariel Reuveni Cohen, Ariel Wang, Bailey Lanier, Lucija Ozic-Paic and Sherazade Prasetyo
Drawing on data collected from survivors as well as empirical studies of past genocides, this paper examines how psychological burdens of genocide manifest and impact people’s daily lives.

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Category: OxBright Essay Competition

The Ephemeral Nature of the Eternal: Analysing the...

Facing Global Challenges ahead: A Call for a Renew...

Philosophy of Human Rights: For A Future Where Eve...

Longtermism: A Philosophy To Last A Lifetime (Or T...

Resisting the Threats of Infection: Long-Term Prev...

Safety in Numbers: The Unexpected Potential of Mat...