Research, Education & Career Insights for Students

At Rondil Scholars, we believe students should not only learn how to use emerging technologies but also understand their wider social, economic, and ethical implications. Our online research programme for pre-university students helps learners explore complex global challenges, develop independent research skills, and make more informed decisions about their academic and career pathways. By employing a systems-thinking approach, we give scholars a better framework than hype o

Artificial intelligence is often narrowly understood, leaving its full potential and far reaching implications barely explored. AI is generally seen as a tool, something we can either embrace or reject, use or avoid, celebrate or fear. However, AI is better understood as a system, involving multiple components for its functionalities. It is made up of technologies, data, people, institutions, incentives, infrastructures, regulations, markets, cultures and environmental costs.

Today’s students are increasingly asking questions such as “Do I need an internship to get a job?”, “What if I can’t find a summer internship?” and “How can I gain meaningful experience while at university?” These are important questions, particularly as employers increasingly value research skills, adaptability, critical thinking, and evidence of independent learning alongside traditional work experience. This blog offers insights for those grappling with these questions.

There are many local and global challenges facing our world today. From climate change, artificial intelligence (AI) and the ethical, economic and social challenges it presents, the cost of living, and the instability of the political world order. Today’s young scholars will be tasked with tackling these challenges but taking on such existential threats is daunting and improbable for a single scholar.

Lauren Rice, a 2025 Pre-University Rondil Scholar, writes on the juxtaposition of investment in non-traditional assets such as cryptocurrencies and fashion motifs. She draws on a previous paper she published under the guidance of her advisor, Dr. Ronald Omuthe, which focused on the risks of cryptoassets and how international law may be strengthened to reduce cross-border insolvency cases.

"Rondil Scholars Hub is a forward-thinking educational initiative committed to building a vibrant community of scholars. By harnessing interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches, we aim to inspire excellence and empower scholar minds to create real-world solutions to today’s challenges." For years, researchers have pointed out the cracks in our traditional education system. While it's helped many gain knowledge, it also has deep-rooted issues, especially in supporti