Future Threats and Opportunities: competition for students

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a quest to uncover visions of the future from the brightest student minds in the UK.

The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students currently based at UK academic institutions.

Entrants must answer the question: what do you believe to be the future threats or opportunities facing UK defence and security over the next 25 years?

The 5 finalists will be invited to (virtually) present their essay to a panel of senior current and former government officials, before the final winner is revealed.

The winner will receive a £250 prize and the top 5 will receive certificates of commendation.

More detail here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/future-threats-and-opportunities-competition-for-students

How to enter

Submit your essays to futuresessaycompetition@dstl.gov.uk

The competition closes on 16 May 2021 and the virtual presentation and announcement of winners will take place in June.

All entrants who place within the top 10 will be asked to submit a picture of their student ID for verification.

Read the Essay guidance before entering