Matthew Oldham

Matthew Oldham has been taking part in competitive debating for three years now, and has taken part in many competitions around the country, including those at Oxford, Cambridge and Durham University.

He also enjoys playing piano and guitar, and keeping up to date in the world of science. Having studied for A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, and Physics, Matthew is about to embark on a 4 year Physics degree at Lancaster University, and intends to undertake a career in research or teaching, if he still likes physics once he finishes his degree.

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George Thomas, orthopaedic surgeon; editor, Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

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