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.
Introducing Grand Challenges
How to Choose Your Referees
What are employers in the Law sector looking for? December 2021
What are employers looking for? December 2021
Introducing the Exeter Leaders Award
Resilience in the Workplace
In conversation with Izzy and Alina, students from the Enactus society.
Accessing the hidden jobs market
In conversation with Romy and Connor, students from the Enactus society.
Resilience in finding a placement
In Conversation with Emily Davies, SETsquared Exeter Student Startup Manager and Max Harrington, Founder of Just Surf
In Conversation with Natalia Lemanska and Zoja Vizinger, Oyana Soaps.
Student top tips on finding a placement
Intercultural communication
Introducing Green Consultants
Tips for Being More Confident
How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19? – Part 5, September 2021
Introducing Create Your Future
What are employers looking for? - July 2021
Demonstrating Passion to Employers
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