TEDx YOUTH

artificial intelligence, Professor John Morton consider what quantum computers will be made of in the future, and Professor Amy Dickman from the University of Oxford divulge into an intriguing topic called ‘Warriors, Wildlife, and Women’. The audience were invited to explore the complexities of preventing disasters with Professor Ilan Kelman, and the underrated physicality of virtual reality with Amy Sheldrake, as well as turning a black hole white with Lewis Raymond Taylor.

A unique element of the day was current boys and Old Radleians on the stage to discuss what made them tick. Aleksandre (6.2, B Social) shared his experiences of becoming a published author and talked about his book The Unique: A Minecraft Novel, and entrepreneur Sam Tucker OR (2014, K Social) chose to speak about the future of work post COVID-19. To see the attendees and speakers debating and bouncing ideas off each other gave me a sense of fulfilment and purpose that I have never felt before.

TEDxYouth events are organised by students, for students with the support of adult mentors. This conference could not have come to fruition without the collective effort of dons and boys, in particular Charlie and members of the Senior

Challenging perspectives and learning from others are the core themes of our partnership work. TEDx enabled us to achieve both whilst enjoying a fascinating and inspiring day in the process.

Christmas Lunch

The cold December frost that had characterised the Steeplechase provided the perfect excuse for boys to don their Christmas jumpers for the rest of the day, in support of Oxfordshire Youth. Having seen the important work they do in support of young people across the county first hand, Mateo (V, K Social), Arthur, William and Ed (all V, J Social) were inspired to pioneer this year’s appeal raising £1,150. These jumpers gave an extra splash of colour to Christmas lunch, kindly provided by our fantastic catering team. The atmosphere was full of energy as boys and staff tucked into turkey, pulled crackers and rolled their eyes at sub-par jokes.