Big questions and brilliant Biology
How do you create new life – and can animals be intelligent? Esher’s Biology A Level students have been exploring some of science’s biggest questions, with outstanding results in the Cambridge Biology Challenge!
The College is delighted to celebrate the success of its Biology A Level students in the Cambridge Biology Challenge, with students achieving impressive national rankings in a competition designed to stretch scientific thinking and creativity.
Over several months, students explored a series of challenging biological questions, with topics ranging from Can new life be created? to What does it mean for a non-human organism to be intelligent? The challenge encouraged students to think critically, investigate complex scientific ideas and communicate their findings effectively.
The Cambridge Biology Challenge is a nationwide academic competition for students in Years 10–13, or equivalent, hosted by Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Moving beyond traditional examinations, the competition invites students to respond to biological questions through a variety of formats, including essays, posters, videos, podcasts and presentations.
Esher’s students achieved some fantastic results, with Yahya ranking 19th nationally out of 941 teams – an incredible achievement. Other students also secured excellent rankings, demonstrating their commitment to scientific enquiry and their ability to communicate complex ideas.
Congratulations to:
- Yahya – 19th nationally
- Neev – 21st
- Kimaya and Amelia – 23rd
- Celine, Emma F and Chloe L– 25th
- Lucy D and Tamara – 26th
- Saron – 28th
- Isla F – 34th
- Chloe M and Sara M – 37th
The Biology department is extremely proud of the hard work and enthusiasm demonstrated by all the students who took part. Their responses showed not only a strong understanding of biology but also a willingness to engage with complex questions, think beyond the curriculum and communicate scientific concepts clearly.
The college looks forward to welcoming a new cohort of enthusiastic students to take on the Cambridge Biology Challenge this autumn.
