From the Editors

This year’s edition of The Abbey Correspondent takes a specific interest in the brain,  highlighting the importance of understanding the different ways people think and behave. The journal takes a look at the scientific explanations of certain conditions such...

Alien Adventures: Exploring the Cosmos for Extraterrestrial Life!

by Viviana Mamzeri Hey, fellow space enthusiasts! 🚀✨ Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if there might be life on other planets?...

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.  There are three ways ADHD presents itself: inattentive...

The Wonders and Worries of Neuralink: Is Medical-Engineering a Blessing or a Threat?

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Neuralink has emerged as a groundbreaking endeavour, capturing the imagination of many and raising important questions about the...

From the Editors

This year’s edition of The Abbey Correspondent takes a specific interest in the brain,  highlighting the importance of understanding the different ways people think...

An Insight into Autism

By Carys Westcott VIJP What do you think of when you hear the word ‘autism’?  Do you think that you could immediately identify an ‘autistic’...

Crime and Mental Health: Are Those Who Face Illness Doomed to a Life of Violence and Crime?

Do you know anyone who faces mental health struggles? Chances are, you do, as around 20% of adults in the United States live with...

Opinion: Is the Qatar World Cup Truly Carbon-neutral?

by Sofia Wong On the 21st November, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar began with its spectacular opening ceremony, and the exhilarating match between...

Lost To The Sea: The Pakistani Flood Crisis

By Niamah Sarwar On the 14th of June, Pakistan suffered from extreme monsoon rains, flooding the region completely. Half a year later, the water has...

The Multiverse: Pushing the Limits of Space

By Bella O’Shea and Megan Wilson What do we know about the limits of the universe? In this issue's feature, three of our journalists take...

Berkshire to Borneo – An Alumna Interview

By Lily Whitelock In May, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alumna Polly Corbishley (1954 – 1968) about her time at The Abbey and...

Cyber Security: An Interview with Mr. Adoh

Interviewer: Grace Warrior (GW) Interviewee: Obine Adoh (OA) One weekend in November I was lucky enough to be able to interview Obine Adoh over dinner. Mr...

How is the cost of living crisis affecting small businesses?

By Esme Caughey The cost of living crisis affects the majority of people up and down the country, and is making life difficult for many...