: A collection of essays focused on the history of the National Health Service (NHS) reform was released on October 15, 2018. Competitions and Deadlines

In October 2018, several significant essay-related events occurred, ranging from the release of major annual anthologies to the conclusion of various international writing competitions.

: The Jamaica Information Service held an essay contest with a deadline of October 28, centered on Jamaica's culture and growth. Notable Individual Essays and Discussions

: This competition for law students in New Zealand, focusing on Māori legal developments, closed for entries on October 9.

: The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation received numerous entries in October 2018 for its competition titled "Root out Racism".