Theme: Enlightening Minds

Join us for an inspiring evening at TEDxKing's College School, themed Enlightening Minds. This event celebrates academic curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge beyond the classroom, featuring innovative projects and thought-provoking talks by our talented pupils.

King's College School
Southside Common
Wimbledon, London, City of, SW19 4TT
United Kingdom

Alec Gilligan

Pupil

Alec is in the Lower Fifth (Y10) at King's College School, Wimbledon. Having taken on acting, singing, and dancing roles in school productions, Alec is drawn to the collaborative and immersive nature of theatre, which has fostered a strong appreciation for storytelling. Outside of performing, Alec is an avid reader and film enthusiast, particularly interested in works that provide insight into diverse human experiences.

Elizabeth Lindqvist

Pupil

Elizabeth is a sixth form pupil at King's College School, taking Physics, Maths, and Further Maths for A-Level. She regularly takes part in extra-curricular maths competitions, such as the Senior Maths Challenge, the Senior Kangaroo, the Ritangle competition and more, so has a passion for Mathematics beyond just the A-Level syllabus.

Ethan Lim

Pupil

Ethan is in the Upper Sixth at King's College School, Wimbledon, and studies Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. He is fascinated by flow - a powerful mental state, as coined by Csikszentmihalyi, where distractions vanish, focus increases and productivity soars.

Gyaan Johal

Pupil

Gyaan is a Lower Fifth pupil at King's. He has been interested in physics for a while and has competed in physics essay competitions and is preparing for physics olympiads. His favourite field in this subject is plasma, and he has been doing extensive research on this topic.

Rehan Basu

Pupil

Rehan is a Year 8 pupil at King's College School, Wimbledon. Rehan is a dynamic and inquisitive pupil who enjoys a wide range of academic subjects, from Maths to Geography. He thrives in a wide array of pursuits both inside and outside the classroom. A multi-talented musician, he plays the piano, viola, and enjoys singing, while also being actively involved in various school clubs. Driven by curiosity and a love for learning, Rehan is passionate about exploring new ideas and sharing insights with others.

Sebastian Arney

Pupil

Sebastian is a Year 9 student at King's who loves to learn about economics, and in particular the psychological methods that companies use to attract more customers. He is passionate about public speaking and has been involved with the school council and public speaking competitions in the past.

Sen Patel

Pupil

Sen Patel, a sixth form student at King’s, combines a deep fascination with astrophysics and a witty approach to exploring the cosmos. Passionate about the future of space exploration, he brings an engaging, thought-provoking perspective to the potential for Mars colonization.

Veer Sahni

Pupil

Veer is a dedicated and well-rounded Upper Fifth (Y11) pupil who combines his academic studies with interests in music and sport. He is an engaged and supportive member of the school community, known for his reliability and friendly guidance to younger pupils. With a steady commitment to both piano and squash, Veer brings focus and thoughtfulness to all areas of school life.

Zoya Siddiqui

Pupil

Zoya is an upper sixth pupil at King's with a passion for medicine, particularly neuroscience. She attends weekly medical seminars and enjoys taking part in discussions covering a wide range of topics within the field. She is especially interested in neurodegenerative diseases and the ongoing research in the area.