Ben (U6th) highlighted how the evening encouraged him to broaden his academic horizons: “I found Lottie’s talk particularly interesting as it showed how a career and future can be built in unexpected ways. It reminded me to keep broadening my horizons and to continue discovering new interests.”
For Isabella (U6th), the dinner reinforced the sense of scholarly community at Bradfield College thriving with ideas and conversation: “I thought both of the talks were extremely interesting and different to any I have previously attended. I really liked that they both spoke about their experiences of postgraduate study, which was very informative. I also had some great conversations with the people on my table!”
Jemima (U6th) emphasised how the evening strengthened connections across the year groups: “I really enjoyed getting to know some of the new Scholars in the Lower Sixth, as well as catching up with others in the Upper Sixth. Having external speakers for the first time was a brilliant addition — they were fascinating and made the evening even more special.”
The Stevens Academic Scholars’ Dinner 2025 was both a celebration of scholarship and a reminder of the values that underpin the programme: curiosity, ambition, and openness to new opportunities. As Scholars look ahead to the year, the evening stood as a powerful example of the many paths available to young academics and the importance of having the courage and determination to follow them.
