Applications are now open for the Sustainable Business Challenge 2021!

Posted on: 3 February 2021 in Enterprise

Now in its third year and having previously taken place in Amsterdam and Groningen, this award-winning challenge will be held online for 2021, taking place across four days, 8th-11th March 2021.

You will join students from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Groningen, Newcastle University and University of Bath to work in cross-university interdisciplinary teams on a real-world challenge around the theme of sustainable international business. This year the challenge will be set by the Civil Service with a focus on the UK’s COVID-19 response. With the pandemic impacting all sectors of industry in the UK, how can we build back both greener and more sustainable?   

No prior business knowledge is required. You will be introduced to key concepts of entrepreneurial activity and provided with support throughout, including receiving guidance and advice on your proposed solutions from a dedicated “business advisor”. The challenge is made up of some live sessions but you are required to work with your team to arrange times to meet virtually to collaborate, develop your ideas and create your digital pitch. The delivery team will be on hand to support you from start to finish, sharing tips and resources along the way! 

Click here to read about one of the previous Sustainable Business Challenges and view videos where students share their feedback and highlights from taking part.  

Why get involved? 

• Gain experience working on an exciting project which is informed by real-world issues and demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a cross-cultural diverse team. This is highly attractive to graduate employers! 
• Develop a wide range of key skills which are in demand in the graduate labour market, such as commercial awareness, problem-solving and adaptability. 
• Increase your awareness of graduate opportunities and build personal and professional networks with like-minded students and employers looking to recruit talented graduates.  

Who can take part? 

Applications are open to all undergraduate students in any year of study and from any degree programme. We are looking to ensure an even split of students across the three faculties where possible. Priority may therefore be given to applicants from under-represented faculties. This has proven to be a very popular challenge and as places are limited, early applications are encouraged. 

How do I apply? 

Apply on Handshake before 12th Feb 2021 https://liverpool.joinhandshake.co.uk/jobs/7022