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Harvard pre-College programme selection I am an active member of the Philosophy Club at Malvern and earlier this year my general interest in the subject led delighted to learn that I have been selected for the course and consider it a great honour. The two week course at Harvard will most certainly be an enriching and intellectually challenging experience. The programme includes courses in Critical Thinking and Philosophy, and provides time to discuss the material with professors, senior academics and fellow students. This vital aspect of the course will enable us to further explore philosophical concepts and perspectives and will give us a wider understanding of all that we cover during the two weeks. The course will also provide time for cocurricular activities like public speaking competitions. My Nations at Malvern are great preparation for this and I eagerly anticipate being able to expand my knowledge in various topic areas and learning to improve my key skills. Given my interest in studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at university, the Harvard Summer School course will enable me to increase my general knowledge and appreciation of Philosophy itself and provide me with a thirst for academic challenges in the future. It will be thought-provoking and hard work but most importantly I hope that it will be a rewarding and interesting experience. Felix Hoyos (Lower Sixth, SH)
Lucretian Society lecture: Dr Jasper Trevelyan ‘The Life of a Cardiologist in the 21st Century’ Dr Jasper Trevelyan is a cardiologist at the Royal Worcester Hospital trained in general and interventional cardiology. He has set up the new angioplasty service for Worcestershire and we were delighted that he was able to visit Malvern in November to give a talk to our Sixth Form pupils, staff and Old Malvernians. We were all fascinated to hear about the new techniques and processes that help save lives every day in the NHS. Dr Trevelyan was asked some interesting questions ranging from the impending Junior Doctors strike, to whether the government should put a tax on sugary foods (given the additional strain that the modern western diet has placed on the NHS). This was a very informative evening and much enjoyed by the those who attended. Dr Cathy Hartog, Teacher of Biology