Nassau, Bahamas -- The Royal
Commonwealth Society has launched the 2010 Young Commonwealth Competitions
under the theme “Science, Technology and Society.” The competition
is open to anyone living in a Commonwealth country under the age of
30.
Over 60,000 young persons enter
the competitions, which are held under a different theme each year.
The objectives of the competitions include the opportunity to nurture
the creative talent of young people, encourage the youth to respond
to current international events, enable young people to share their
thoughts with peers around the world and promote the use of the English
Language.
Participants may have the opportunity
to take part in expert workshops with leading figures; meet with famous
authors, film directors and photographers at a gala awards ceremony
held in Central London’s Commonwealth Club; visit the BBC’s global
headquarters, Buckingham Palace and other high-profile venues in the
United Kingdom’s capital city; and win cash prizes and camera equipment
among other accolades.
Commencing March 8, 2010, young
people can enter either the essay competition (deadline 1 May, 2010)
by visiting:
www.thercs.org/youth/
essaycompetition
; the photography competition (deadline
1 June, 2010) by visiting:
www.thercs.org/youth/
photoawards
; or the commonwealth vision awards
(deadline 1 July, 2010) by visiting:
www.thercs.org/youth/
visionawards
The topics for the essay competition
include:
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What technological
invention(s) would most improve life in your community?
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The mad scientist.
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What positive steps
can you or I start to take to tackle climate change?
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The day the computer
started misbehaving.
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“Science never
solves a problem without creating ten more.” (George Bernard Shaw).
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An adventure in
space.
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What is knowledge?
Who owns it? How can it best be taught or transmitted?
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A ‘eureka’ moment.
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Is your generation
wiser than your grandparent’s generation?
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Welcome to my Utopia.
In order to limit carbon footprint,
online entries are preferred, however, for persons who may not have
access to a computer, postal entries can be sent to:
The Competitions Manager
Royal Commonwealth Society
25 Northumberland Avenue
London WC2N 5AP
United Kingdom
For more information, please
send an email to:
competitions@thercs.org
or call +44 (0) 207 766 9204.
