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Department of Government writing competition

Calling all Year 12 and 13 students! Enter the University of Essex Competition!

Are you passionate about politics, international relations, and global challenges like climate change, justice, gender inequality, poverty, and sustainability? The Department of Government at the University of Essex wants to hear from you!

The challenge:

Choose one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and submit a word piece on its significance. Explore the challenge it addresses and potential solutions at local, national, or global levels, demonstrating your critical thinking and understanding of key issues. Entries will be judged on writing style, creativity, and analytical depth.

Why enter?

• A panel of experts, including the University of Essex’s Regius Professor, will evaluate entries
• Talk about your entry in the competition as part of your personal statement, to stand out from the crowd
• Submissions will be assessed by year group to ensure fairness
• Winner receives a  £100 Amazon Gift Card!

Submit your entry on or before 2 July 2025 

• Please include a submission form with your entry
• Please limit your submission to a maximum of 200-300 words
• The winner will be announced on 16 July 2025 by social media and email.