Curious to know what young people think about a range of political, social and topical events?
Read our 2025 overviews, covering the following 9 themes:
Past topics have covered issues ranging from vaccinations and health misinformation, to mental and emotional wellbeing, to the risks associated with vaping.
Health & Wellbeing Report
Young people are asked to consider important areas within this sphere, such as how to minimise harm, encourage inclusivity, set boundaries and advocate for themselves and others. We often cover awareness events, such as Black History Month and Anti-Bullying Week.
Equalities and Identity Report
Past topics have investigated the contributing factors to the climate emergency, such as extreme weather events, emissions and plastic pollution, alongside the potential solutions, such as green energy, transport, and recycling.
Environment and Climate Change Report
Past topics have encouraged discussion about current world events, from conflict to globalisation to interdependence, in addition to UK-based political situations, such as Brexit, general elections, and the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Global Issues and Politics Report
Our VoteTopics under this theme take a closer look at scientific discoveries, technological advances, and our personal relationship with devices (such as mobile phones) and online platforms (such as social media).
Science and Technology Report
These topics consider the values and principles underpinning our society, including citizenship (e.g. multiculturalism), charity & altruism (e.g. homelessness), and community action (e.g. youth groups).
Community and Charity Report
Past topics have covered significant societal issues such as gang culture, knife crime, and modern slavery, as well as providing a broader understanding of the role of the authorities & the law, and the part they have to play in tackling political divisions, extremism, and conspiracy theories.
Crime, Justice and Extremism Report
These topics explore questions around careers and employment, financial education, the economy, and further education, while simultaneously encouraging further consideration of personal aspirations and life chances.
Economy, Jobs and Education Report
Past topics have celebrated a range of cultures and heritages (including language, food & drink, sport and British "institutions"), but also provide a space in which to consider the role of the media and entertainment industries in how these are represented.
Culture, Media and the Arts Report