Cronton Sixth Form Students Shine at Inspiring First TEDx Event

Cronton Sixth Form College proudly celebrated a major milestone as students took centre stage for the very first TEDxCronton Sixth Form College Youth event at the Cronton Playhouse, giving the students a global platform to deliver thought-provoking talks inspired by their passions, experiences, and perspectives on the world around them.

TEDx events are designed to share “ideas worth spreading” in a format similar to TED conferences, sparking conversation and connection within local communities.

At TEDxCronton, each student speaker delivered a thoughtful, original talk to an audience of students and college staff, showcasing not only their knowledge but their passion, individuality, and willingness to take on big conversations.

Student Speakers

Alisha Ali – UNDER Pressure: Redefining Success in Education
Charlie Keenan – The Future of Design
Conor Ireland – Unlocking the Capabilities of Cohesive Teams
Jessica Gardiner – Post Truth Society – What It Is and How To Fix It
Jessica Ross – What’s Wrong With Him?
Joseph Murphy – Yes, Nuclear Energy is Dangerous
Josephine Brown – From Chrysalis to Crisis
Katie Brown – Will AI Save The Earth or Kill It?
Rio Palavassini – Why You Should Take a Chance On Life
Yona Dyar – Law vs Morality: What is Right and Wrong?

Events like this highlight Cronton’s commitment to nurturing students beyond the classroom, encouraging them to challenge themselves, develop their voice, and gain real‑world experiences that help them stand out in the future.

Event organiser Matt Plant praised the students, saying, “A huge congratulations goes to all the students involved for their outstanding dedication, professionalism, and creativity. Their achievements made the first TEDxCronton Youth event truly unforgettable.”

Following the success of the event, the college now looks forward to making TEDxCronton an annual tradition, continuing to empower students to share their ideas on such an influential and exciting platform.

The event was professionally recorded, and all talks are now available to watch online through the official TEDx Talks YouTube account, which boasts a following of over 44 million subscribers, sharing our student talks with a global audience.

Watch the talks now at: www.cronton.ac.uk/watch-tedxcronton-youth