On Wednesday 24 January, we were delighted to celebrate the considerable academic endeavour and achievements of our Aske Project prize winners at a special assembly in the Bourne Hall.
With academic enquiry that readily reaches undergraduate standard, our students explored questions of bacterial resistance, zero marginal costs and new economic modelling, Formula E, the early life of Martin Luther, the role of natural killer cells and the extent to which religion could be considered to be complimentary to scientific understanding.
The Aske Project requires that students independently research a question of their own choosing over a period of six months. As the titles alone demonstrate, our students reach further than any A level syllabus. All our Lower Sixth undertake an Aske Project and, with the guidance of an advisor, students present work that makes logical and judicious use of a wide range of sources. Projects are assessed and those that are awarded a distinction are sent to a panel of external markers, who select the best in category. Students are also offered a viva examination with an external subject expert: these are tougher than many university interviews!
We are very proud of our students both for their commitment to academic enquiry and for the stunning results that their hard work achieves. Many congratulations to them all.
Aske Project Prize Winners 2018
First Prize: Jonathan Stelzer
Science and Religion: Competitors or Companions?
Second Prize: Jeffrey Tooze
The role of natural killer cells in the apoptosis of cancerous cells and its potential use in immunotherapy.
Tietz Stem Prize: Physics: Naresh Rasakulasuriar
Does Formula E need more downforce? The electrifying battle between speed and grip
Tietz Stem Prize: Biology: Luca Ignatius
The Importance of MicroRNAs in Heart Failure
Tietz Stem Prize: Medicine: Ritik Patel
Bacterial resistance to colistin: our last line of defence. What next?
Humanities Prize: Law and Politics Abbas Kermalli
The Funding of Dentistry in the National Health Service.
Humanities Prize: Economics and Geography: Shyam Radia
Zero marginal costs and the changing behaviour of economic agents: the threat to modern-day capitalism.
Humanities Prize: English and History: Joshua Baumring-Gledhill
To what extent did Martin Luther’s early life contribute to his theological breakthrough?
Humanities Prize: Sport and Society: James Davis
What are the key factors affecting retention in track and field athletics among females aged 16-19 and what are the potential solutions?
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