Students from Oxfordshire secondary schools were given three minutes to change the world at a recent event hosted by an Oxford University college.
The students watched talks by academics and figures from industry, took part in mentored workshops on public speaking and then presented their ideas to fellow delegates.
The Our World Symposium was held in September at Trinity College’s new Levine Building, which was opened by Prince Charles in May.
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It was organised by River Learning Trust, the multi-academy trust that operates 26 primary and secondary schools across Oxfordshire.
Eighty students from The Swan School, The Cherwell School, Wheatley Park, The Oxford Academy and Greyfriars Catholic School (formerly St Gregory the Great) attended.
Speakers included Oxford Professor of Moral Philosophy Roger Crisp, who talked about changing the world by asking important questions, and Dr Mary Ann Noonan from the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology, whose speech was entitled ‘Changing Our World By Being A Teenager’.
Organiser Charlotte Richer said: “The day was designed as an enrichment opportunity beyond the curriculum to develop critical thinking, inspire curiosity, promote active citizenship and build oracy.
“We hope that they found the day provoking, lasting and inspirational. We were certainly impressed by the enthusiasm, insight, imagination and articulacy that were on display.”
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The Levine Building is Trinity College’s first major upgrade in more than half a century.
It includes an auditorium for lectures and performances, teaching rooms, student bedrooms, a function room and a cafe.
Opening the building earlier this year, Prince Charles described it as “worthy of this historic site”.
The Prince was treated to a presentation in which Trinity students recounted their experiences of studying in Oxford, and their delight at having the new building.
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The Prince praised those who had made the building possible, saying: “So many former students contributed to the fundraising campaign, no doubt because of their own memorable and life-changing experiences here and the desire to make that possible for others.
“Therefore I can only offer my warmest congratulations to the many people who contributed their talents and expertise to create a building worthy of this historic site.”
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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.
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