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The New Collection
MCR President’s Foreword
This New Collection is the sixth in the series, and it showcases a wide variety
of articles ranging from literature and music to philosophy and neuroscience. The
articles have been submitted by some of our 287 current MCR members. Like
its predecessors, this issue of the journal is yet another celebration of the rich
interdisciplinary research environment offered at New College.
Along with our bi-weekly graduate colloquia, the New Collection aims
to facilitate intellectual collegiality between the Senior and Middle Common
Rooms of New College. It allows the young researchers within our MCR to
publish their work and go through the beneficial peer-review process provided by
leading scholars in their fields, our SCR members. Unlike strictly subject-specific
journals, The New Collection challenges authors to communicate their research to
the wider academic community. Therefore, the contents of this journal are also
written for the enjoyment of a non-specialised audience.
I personally regard the existence of the New Collection as a great privilege
for our MCR members and as a wonderful reflection of the academic diversity
and excellence of New College students. On that note, I would like to thank this
year’s Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Bayefsky, her editorial team, and everyone who has
contributed to this outstanding final publication: The New Collection, Volume six.
Berkan Sesen
MCR President 2011