The prize aims to recognise students who can present their research with clarity and engage an audience unfamiliar with the topic presented.
There are three categories of awards: the Keene Domus Prize for research in any academic area; the Dobson Prize for students in the MPLS division, and the Busuttil Domus Prize for research in the areas of Business, Criminology, Government, International Relations, Law or Politics.
The judges were impressed by the high standard of presentations and the fascinating research that was communicated. The winners in each category were:
Keene Prize – Winner: Nadia Talukder, Runner-up: Jessie Edgar
Busuttil Prize – Winner: Sophie Kubik, Runner-up: Haofan Wang
Dobson Prize – Winner: Marina Luchner, Runner-up: Meredith Leston
Sophie, who is studying for a DPhil in Political Theory, said of the experience;
“It was wonderful to hear about all the interesting and impactful research going on at Linacre, and I was particularly happy to be recognised alongside my Linacre Boat Club teammate Marina. We’ve spent so many hours in a boat together, it’s easy to forget the professional sides of our lives! I was honoured to be awarded the prize in politics and government for my work in political theory, which often goes under recognised in the field at-large.”
Nadia is a DPhil student at the Department of Education who was delighted to be able to share her research with the wider Linacre community;
“When I was shortlisted for the competition, I was thrilled that my research would he heard by those at my college. I am passionate about my research and felt that I was able to share my story and journey in a way that others could see why it mattered so much. I loved the questions asked by the panel as they were comprehensive and challenging. The warmth of the staff and fellow students radiated through the evening and the experience made me feel like I truly belong at Linacre.”
