Reflection: Reflection
When was the last time you lay awake replaying something you could no longer change? When was the last time you fixated on the one thing that went wrong and…
Student Reflections
Reflection: Imagination
I imagine, by now, that many of you are familiar with the game Krillion. For those of you that are not, it is a daily game where you are given…
Reflection: Black History Month
Over half a million Black African and Caribbean soldiers served in the British forces over the two World Wars; tens of thousands died. Today, it’s estimated that around 80,000 workers…
Reflection: Languages
How many words would you need to know before you could change someone’s mind? This Saturday, the 26th of September, is the European Day of Languages, celebrating the more than…
Reflection: Celebration
Before I start properly, we need to have a moment of recognition for a specific group of people in this room. I want to celebrate the commitment of those of…
Reflection: Sportsmanship
The day is Tuesday the 19th of May, or as Southampton Football Club knew it, Doomsday. On that day, Southampton were expelled from the EFL Championship play-off final and handed…
Reflection: Volunteering
Volunteering, most commonly understood, refers to giving unpaid help to groups or clubs out of your own volition. I have no doubt that this sort of volunteering is important to…
Reflection: Teamwork
“Houston, we have a problem!” Five words that, 56 years ago, signalled one of the most dangerous moments in the history of space exploration, and one of the greatest examples…
Reflection: Mental Health
Why are we afraid to say the word Mental Health? Why is it that as intelligent, confident young men we’ll passionately debate topics of politics, discrimination, and even war, yet…
Reflection: Art
Many people would argue that art has existed since the very beginning of humanity, whilst others believe it only emerged in the last few thousand years. Some even claim that art is unnecessary, whereas others…