Lucy Cavendish College Academic Attainment Programme 2023-24

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German

Lessons in Fantasy: what can fairy-tales tell us about German and Russian culture? - Martha A View poster

The Censorship of Grimms' Fairy Tales - Cian D View poster

The Stasi: How has its legacy affected German society since reunification? - Emily O View poster

Guilt in German Literature: The German-speaking world’s response to the Nazi regime - Angela W View poster

Architecture, Design and History of Art

Prospective Architecture, Design, and History of Art students explore the evolution of built environments, from the historical significance of Renaissance architecture to the future of design with biophilia and aural architecture. They also delve into the world of outsider art.

Viewers interested in Architecture and Design may also wish to explore the Engineering posters featured in the Physical Sciences Online Exhibition, and viewers interested in History of Art may also wish to explore the History posters featured on this page.

Why is the use of Biophilic design increasing? - Rivie B View poster

Renaissance Architecture - Salimata C View poster

What Defines Outsider Art? - Lily S View poster

The Lost Voices of Architecture: How Can Aural Architecture Reshape User Experience of and Interaction with Space? - Liliana T View poster

Classics

Prospective Classics students explore the complexities of the Roman world, from the influence of imperial women on early Roman emperors to the power of propaganda in shaping public perception. They also delve into the enduring legacy of the playwright Euripides, examining his complex portrayal of women.

Viewers interested in Classics may also wish to explore the History posters featured on this page.

How Imperial women influenced the emperors of Ancient Rome between 27BC-68AD - Nancy C View poster

Augustan Propaganda: Advertising an Empire - Katie T View poster

Euripides - Misogynist or Feminist? - Maria W View poster

Economics

Prospective Economics students explore a wide range of economic issues, from macro-level global trends and policy analysis to micro-level consumer behavior and the role of entrepreneurship.

Viewers interested in Economics may also wish to explore the Mathematics posters featured in the Physical Sciences Online Exhibition.

Is Entrepreneurship Important? Investigating Its Role in Economic Development - Muge A View poster

The Middle Eastern Economy - Oil and Football - Sanjay A View poster

How can game theory explain seemingly irrational behaviour? - Dishita B View poster

Predicting the Irrational - The Interrelationship of Behavioural and Statistical Economics - Lauren C View poster

Free Markets: To what extent do they promise freedom? - Helen D View poster

How have Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms benefited and disadvantaged China? - William D View poster

Are we all Equal? - Why was the furlough scheme less successful in Southall? - Alexander F View poster

Constrained Optimisation Problems: The Lagrangian Method - Kate H View poster

Are nudges a force for good or a form of manipulation onto consumers? - Sophie H View poster

Strategic Resource Allocation: Economic Efficiency and Tactical Superiority in Modern Warfare - Charlotte H View poster

The African Economy - Elise L View poster

Rich vs Poor: The Unseen Forces of Economic Inequality - Austin J View poster

'Hotspots of Growth' - Impact of Special Economic Zones in China - Terry M View poster

How can AI be used in economic modelling?: Revealing the limitations of mathematics in economic models - Mayukhi M View poster

Reaganomics or wrong-enomics: Was the deregulation of 1980's America helpful or harmful? - Haneen N View poster

Wealth Inequality: A Stark Reality - David O View poster

How did Religion Commend Enclosure in the Middle Ages - Poppy O View poster

GNH: An alternative to GDP - Tia S View poster

Should UK manufacturers be exporters? - Madeline S View poster

Why do you still buy fast fashion? - Imogen W View poster

The macroeconomic effects of the Sino-American trade war since 2018 - Apala S View poster

Tragedy of the Commons - Jake T View poster

Geography and Land Economy

Prospective Geography and Land Economy students delve into pressing global and local issues, from the urban challenges of 15-minute cities and rising density to the environmental impacts of rewilding and the complexities of Amazonian development.

Viewers interested in Geography may also wish to explore the Earth Sciences posters featured in the Physical Sciences Online Exhibition, and viewers interested in Land Economy may also wish to explore the Economics and Law posters featured on this page.

Progressive Planning or Restrictive Reality: The 15-Minute City Debate - Emma B View poster

The Problem with THE LINE - Nyah B View poster

Skyward Solutions: How Rising Urban Density Saves Our Green Spaces - Holly C View poster

How is climate change and global development impacting communities and their culture within the Amazon? - Lucy M View poster

Should we be wild about rewilding?: Weighing up the complexities of reintroducing wolves to Scotland - Mei R View poster

How does beekeeping affect biodiversity in rural and urban environments? - Isabelle W View poster

History

History students delve into a diverse range of historical periods and themes, from the medieval world to the modern era. Topics explored include the roles of women, the impact of political and economic systems, and the complexities of historical narratives.

Viewers interested in History may also wish to explore the Politics posters featured on this page.

What was the role of Quakers in the campaign for abolition in Britain? - Isobel C View poster

The origins of European social history: The French Annales school - Kirsten E View poster

Is revolution synonymous with dictatorship?: Analysing the link between the fight for freedom and di - Imtithal A View poster

Communism or Capitalism?: Russia's economy following the Civil War in 1918 - Zain F View poster

The Ottoman ‘Sultanate of Women’ 1534-1683: an increase in female power or just recognition of their existing influence? - Sage G View poster

Nazis to the UN: the legacy of Nuremberg - Amina H View poster

The Culture of Deference in Britain and its Relative Decline - Evie H View poster

A Brief History Of The Rhodesian Bush War - Edward J View poster

Was the Russian Provisional Government of 1917 a democracy? - Robbie P View poster

Did Sirhan Sirhan kill Bobby Kennedy? - Alice W View poster

How relevant is Marie Antoinette’s political impact on the French Revolution in her wider legacy? - Mya O View poster

How is the legacy of the Modern Early Witch Trials still seen in 21st Century Western Media? - Skyla R View poster

'Nothing New under the sun': How similar are we to the Ancient Romans? - Evie S View poster

Herstory: How the male perspective altered the perception of Anne Boleyn - Hayley W View poster

"Gluttonous death will instantly unjoint my body and soul" - how the rise of Protestantism in 16th century Europe changed perceptions of humanity - Astrid W View poster

Linguistics

What impact has Physical Geography had on changes to language spoken in the British Isles? - Seth B View poster

Bilingualism and the Brain: Does the way we use language affect our neural functions? - Evie F View poster

Does nothing mean somethingʔ Unveiling the glottal stop and its 21st-century age variation among Mancunians - Mia H View poster

Can we create accurate translations? - Sophie H View poster

How does age affect the way our brains process language? - Sara M View poster

French

A poisoned paradise: why we are responsible for its destruction - Amanda P View poster

Russian

What can Little Vera (1998) tell us about Glasnost in the Soviet Union? - Finn P View poster

Spanish

To what extent did the Spanish Civil War and Francoist Dictatorship affect the Spanish Government's reaction to the Israel-Palestine conflict? - Nusaiba K View poster

Law

Law students explore a wide range of legal topics, from the historical foundations of law to contemporary challenges such as human rights, international law, and the role of the judiciary.

Have you broken the law? Daily activities that have breached the legal system - Abigail B View poster

The road to equality: A historical look into how the law had disadvantaged women within relationships - Joseph D View poster

The relationship between democracy and human rights - Wiktoria A View poster

American constitution and its founders - Fallon B View poster

Does the Tort of Defamation limit Freedom of Speech - Josephine C View poster

The impact of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (DDSA) 2020 - Max E View poster

English law's founding father? - Analysing the significance of Henry II's legal reforms on modern justice - Jonathan F View poster

Old law facing new war: Is International Humanitarian Law applicable to modern means of warfare? - Erin F View poster

Innocent until proven famous: How does the role of fame influence legal trials? - Pearl J View poster

Juries: Obsolete or Outstanding? A Brief Dive into the Effectiveness & Fairness of Juries in England’s Court System - Yves T View poster

The Impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 - Jake M View poster

How much should you know? - A Legal Analysis of a Government’s Delicate Balance Between Transparency and Security throughout History - Melissa M View poster

Should bigamy be a crime and should polygamy be legalised? - Giancarlo M View poster

Can the case for legal positivism and natural law coexist? - Jojo M View poster

Separation of Powers: How important is this principle within English Law? - Luke P View poster

The Impact of International Human Rights Law on Refugee Protection - Anamika P View poster

Roman Law: and how it has been the foundation of UK law - Laura P View poster

Judicial Review and the Human Rights Act: How the Law Limits State Power - Lucy R View poster

Literature

Prospective English Literature students explore a wide range of literary texts and themes, from medieval poetry to contemporary fiction. They delve into questions of gender, power, and representation, while also examining the role of literature in shaping culture and society.

Terrifyingly beautiful: to what extent does subliminal beauty empower the women of Bram Stoker’s Dracula? - Lilia A View poster

How does Jane Austen present female reading? - Lilia C View poster

Lyrical legacies: An exploration of Medieval English lyrics - Emily C View poster

how does Bertha from Jane Eyre conform to contemporary Victorian ideals? - Sofia C View poster

Jane Austen's female protagonists: feminist or anti-female? - Ellie D View poster

Les Belles Images: Simone de Beauvoir's Social Critique and her Fiction - Macaulay F View poster

What did the Victorians fear in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s novel ‘Carmilla’? - Cait K View poster

The Significance of Dorothy Wordsworth - Ruby L View poster

Nnedi Okorafor & Africanfuturism: How one author defined a genre - Rhys L View poster

‘The Yellow Wallpaper’: Did the narrator’s husband cunningly plot her descent into psychosis? - Phoebe L View poster

How is the reader decieved by Humbert Humbert in 'Lolita'? - Leona M View poster

Applying Deconstruction to Sylvia Plath’s ‘Ariel ‘ - Main Focus: ‘Lady Lazarus’ - Lamar M View poster

The horror of nothing: how House of Leaves uses graphics and negative space to create fear - Anwen P View poster

A Kaleidoscope of Colours: How is colour used to reflect identity in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, and ‘The Masque of the Red Death’? - Martha S View poster

Fairy patronage and cozenage- What does Jonson's 'The Alchemist' reveal about fairy belief in Early Modern England? - Lucy F View poster

A novel should acknowledge itself as an artifact and fictional: A Study on Metafiction - Holly S View poster

What is feminist literary criticism, and why do we need it? - Olivia W View poster

How has the presentation of women changed throughout literature: the impact of the Gothic movement - Isabella Y View poster

Philosophy

Prospective Philosophy students delve into profound questions about ethics, society, and human existence, from the complexities of healthcare ethics to the philosophical underpinnings of historical events.

How far are we ethically obligated to provide free care to those with lifelong chronic illnesses? - Matilda B View poster

Philosophers on health inequality - Hannah C View poster

Was the Church a precursor to Communism? - Grace E View poster

Philosophy in Children’s Literature: How and Why the Child’s Novel is used as a Vessel for Philosophical Discussion - Dorothy H View poster

How did prisoners find meaning amidst the Holocaust atrocities? - Amy S View poster

Politics and Sociology

Prospective Politics and International Relations students explore the dynamic interplay of power, ideology, and global affairs. From the domestic challenges of electoral systems and populism to the complexities of international organizations and human rights, these posters delve into critical issues shaping our world.

Prospective Sociology students explore contemporary social issues, such as gender inequality and its impact on various aspects of life.

Is there a place for Democracy in the 21st Century? - Aidan G View poster

Has the GDR's political legacy led to the rise of the far right in eastern Germany? - Sofia M View poster

The New Political Vanguard: Young Voters in the 2024 election - Manel B View poster

The Case of Trump: Why do people vote against their interests - Emily C View poster

From Pebbles to Tiktoks: a comparative timeline of political campaign strategy from 490BC to present day - Aarzoo C View poster

Reform UK: How far is nationalism shaping the UK's political climate? - Amy C View poster

Can the right wing populist movement in Europe be described as 'grassroots'? - Isabel S View poster

First Past The Post - A Democratic Illusion - Damir G View poster

Communism: Utopian or Dystopian - Jessica G View poster

Complex realities: An intersectional feminist outlook on the UK's treatment of asylum seekers - Musa G View poster

Textiles and Tactics: The Political Messaging of Fashion - Isabel L View poster

State Violence Achieves Peace. At What Cost? - Giselle M View poster

Was the Iraq Invasion in 2003 Just? - Weighing Political Motivations, Legality, and Outcomes within 'Just War' Theory - Leigh M View poster

The World Bank: Wealth Redistribution - Alyssa M View poster

States Between States: The Potential Future of International Organisation - Zehra P View poster

Do consumer boycotts really work in the 21st century? - Eve R View poster

The Re-Animation of Exclusionary Populism in the Visegrád Four - Amy W View poster

Is there a perceived difference in gender inequality between inside and outside school in male subjects aged 16-18? - Amelia F View poster

Unfair Play: The Boundaries faced by Women in Sport - Zahra K View poster

Psychology

Psychology students explore a range of fascinating topics related to the human mind and behavior, from the impact of dance and music on well-being to the complexities of memory and cognition.

Viewers interested in Psychology may also wish to explore relevant Biology and Medicine posters featured in the Life Sciences Online Exhibition.

Content warning: Some posters may discuss sensitive topics such as mental health and eating disorders.

Key Factors Affecting the Formation of False Memories - Jasmine S View poster

To what extent does dance impact mental health - Chloe B View poster

Why are male eating disorders overlooked, underreported and misdiagnosed? - Poppy E View poster

The Bilingual Brain: How Language Affects Cognition - Julia W View poster

How do we feel emotions? An explanation through interoception and mirror neurones - Cadi W View poster

Suffering in Silence: Understanding the Causes, Interventions, and Long-Term Outcomes of Selective Mutism - Hannah F View poster

How sleeping a few hours later can reduce your lifespan (by decades) - Natalie H View poster

The Impact of music based therapies for individuals with autism - Siddhi S View poster

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