Announcing the winners of the 2025 Global Essay Competition

Yuhan (Sicily) Zheng Zheng (University of Galway, Ireland)
May 23 2025 Posted: 08:57 IST
Every year, the St. Gallen Symposium invites students from around the globe to confront one critical question — and answer it with bold, original thinking. This year’s challenge:
Global power is shifting. What’s your innovative idea to address a related risk or opportunity?”
Over 1,000 students worldwide took up the call, offering visionary ideas for a rapidly changing world. From this outstanding pool, three finalists rose to the top — thanks to the depth, creativity, and clarity of their thinking.
During the Award Ceremony, the three finalists took the stage to present their essays and exchange ideas in front of a live audience.
Yuhan (Sicily) Zheng Zheng (University of Galway, Ireland)
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