What is Owlypia?

Owlypia – The Intellectuals’ Challenge is an international platform for students aged 11-14 (Owlets) and 15-18 (Owlys).
A platform where you think, write, discuss and enjoy!

What's Owlypia's aim?

“Challenge yourself intellectually!” is the spirit of Owlypia. It aims to inspire intellectual curiosity and develop research skills and academic confidence in young minds.

How does Owlypia work?

Owlypia consists of ONLINE tests for everyone, 2-day LOCAL events in different countries and 4-day GLOBAL events at the most prestigious institutions around the world.

What is Owlypia?

Owlypia – The Intellectuals’ Challenge is an international platform for students aged 11-14 (Owlets) and 15-18 (Owlys). A platform where you think, write, discuss and enjoy!

What's Owlypia's aim?

“Challenge yourself intellectually!” is the spirit of Owlypia. It aims to inspire intellectual curiosity and develop research skills and academic confidence in young minds.

How does Owlypia work?

Owlypia consists of ONLINE tests for everyone, 2-day LOCAL events in different countries and 4-day GLOBAL events at the most prestigious institutions around the world.

OWLYPIA GLOBALS

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OWLYPIA ROUNDS

1. Owlypia ONLINE

Take the online test in your favourite subject area and get ready for the Owlypia Locals and Globals.

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2. Owlypia LOCAL

Challenge yourself intellectually in your city/country as a team before Owlypia Globals.

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3. Owlypia GLOBAL

Experience the Owlypia spirit globally! Be part of this academically stimulating and exciting event.

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SUBJECTS AND RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

“Creativity: Beyond the Borders” is the theme of the year 2018-2019! Owlypia has five main subjects and Common Ground.

Young intellectuals are expected to select their favourite subject and focus on it. The study resources contain several ﬁlms and videos to watch, alongside a range of books and articles to read. Some thought-provoking questions provided with each subject should be used to guide one’s research.

Art & Design

Economics & Business

Literature & Culture

Science & Technology

Social Sciences

TEAM CHALLENGES

Knowledge Challenge

The big quiz with a subject focus; all students take a multiple choice test based on their favourite subject and the theme of the year.

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Pen Down Challenge

Think, brainstorm and debate with your teammates to prepare the best essay possible! Each member must ‘pen down’ his/her thoughts in a different essay.

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Speech-Craft Challenge

An intense speaking contest with two rounds! Students are required to defend either the negative or the positive side of a pre-chosen argument as a team.

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Impromptu Challenge

A great opportunity for students to experience organising clear thoughts and deliver them effectively in the limited time provided.

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Team Spirit Challenge

Working together is the key in this multiple choice team challenge! All teams take this challenge together in the main hall using their clickers.

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INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES IN OWLYPIA GLOBALS

Creative Writing Challenge

This challenge is all about raising awareness of this year’s theme. It calls on the intellectuals to express themselves in original and interesting ways through their writing.

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Short Film Challenge

Participants have a fantastic opportunity to showcase their filmmaking talent as they attempt to capture the ubiquitous and unique theme of the year through their own personal lens.

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Photography Challenge

This challenge allows participants to submit their best images related to the theme of the year, from journalistic to food, documentary to fashion, to be judged by Owlypia team.

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Painting Challenge

Students should produce an original piece of artwork, in relation with the theme of the year, which demonstrates their passion, feelings or emotions about a particular subject.

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