Overview

Calling all aspiring thinkers and passionate students! The Northeastern University Essay Competition is officially open for entries.

Explore a captivating selection of essay titles that span across diverse fields, from technology to social sciences and humanities, including:

• Applied Digital & Technology Solutions: Discuss the societal risks and rewards associated with generative AI (such as ChatGPT). 

• Business: Is it possible to reconcile the cost-of-living crisis consumers are experiencing with the need for sustainable consumption?

• Computer & Data Science: Describe a modern application of data science based on machine learning, generative AI or data analytics. Discuss its context in terms of topic, domain, and societal implications. 

• Economics: Does the expanding gig economy contribute positively to sustainable economic growth? 

• English: Is it fair to say that literature is another name for language which has no practical use? 

• History: How have empires throughout history shaped the societies we live in today? 

• Law: Ed Sheeran said “Defending copyright infringement lawsuits has become as much a part of the job description for top musicians as the performance of hits”. Discuss whether UK copyright laws are out of date and should be reviewed by Parliament. 

• Philosophy: To what extent, and in what ways, can the past be a good guide to the future? 

• Politics & IR: Is environmental degradation a greater threat to the international community than war? 

• Psychology: Discuss to what extent mental factors impact ageing.

Ready to embark on this academic adventure? Here's how:

• Register for the competition: Sign up and receive detailed instructions to get started.

• Choose your essay question: Select from a range of intriguing topics that pique your interest.

• Craft your masterpiece: Write a compelling 1,500-word essay that reflects your unique perspective.

Prizes include:

• Overall winner across all essay subjects - £1000

• Winner in a subject category - £500

• Runner-up in a subject category - £250

Who Can Enter?

If you're in your penultimate (second-to-last) year of secondary education, you're eligible to participate! And remember, this is a global competition, so we welcome entries from students worldwide.

Get all the details in the competition rules here: Competition Rules💬

Deadline:

1pm GMT on Sunday, 31st December 2023.