In this week’s episode Rebecca, a Student Programme Assistant, is joined by students Savi, Marco and Anushka who took part in the Climate and Environment Emergency Grand Challenges 2023. For their project, they developed a student organisation, the Student Sustainability Board, that provides a platform to address sustainability issues and promote positive initiatives. They share their experiences of completing Grand Challenges, their motivations for joining and the skills they developed throughout the week.
You can find out more about the Student Sustainability Board by following them on Instagram @ExeStudentSustainabilityBoard
Grand Challenges is a project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all students and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.
Carbon Transitions: Evolution in the Energy Sector
Transitioning from study into a first role: In conversation with Chloe Bayliss, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Cornish Lithium PLC
Grand Challenges: Social Inequality - Students perspectives, part 2
Disclosing Neurodiversity in the recruitment process: In conversation with Sharon Cant, Recruitment Marketing Specialist at Auticon
Grand Challenges: Mental Health - Students perspectives, part 2
Environmental Consultancy: In Conversation with Amy Horn-Norris Bradbury, Director of Spalding Associates
A focused employability lens for the transgender community
How to write an effective application form
In conversation with students who have completed the Green Consultants Internships
Grand Challenges: Future Food - Students perspectives
Working in PR: In conversation with alumna Hannah Smithdale, Account Director at Edelman
Grand Challenges: Mental Health - Students perspectives, part 1
The Meaning of Success in the Third Sector: In conversation with Jess D’Cruz-Clune, Senior Information Officer at MIND
Grand Challenges: Social Inequality - Students perspectives, part 1
Careers in Consultancy
Grand Challenges: Tomorrow’s World - Students perspectives
An Indian perspective - Graduate Recruitment in the UK: Joan Wright in conversation with Exeter alumni Keshav Gujral
What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 2: Louise Simpson, Head at Exeter School
What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 1: Rachel Cane, Initial Teacher Training Coordinator at The Spires College, Torquay
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