In this episode, Branwen Cleaver, Programme Assistant, is joined by students Blakeney, Francesca and Maisie to share their experience of what it was like to take part in Grand Challenges. They discuss why they got involved, how taking part in the week has helped to develop their employability skills and share their tips on getting the most out of the week.
Grand Challenges is a project week, in which students work in interdisciplinary groups to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. This year, Grand Challenges will be taking place in one of these two weeks: 6th-10th June or 13th-17th June 2022. The exact week will be confirmed soon. For more information on the week and to sign up visit 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
Grand Challenges: Climate and Environment Emergency - Students perspectives
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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