Grand Challenges
A project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups
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. You have the opportunity to develop your transferable skills including team work, presentation skills and project planning
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| Date | 1 - 5 June 2026 |
| Place | University of Exeter |
| Provider | Students |
| Intended audience | Students |
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An innovative University led introduction to a topic outside of your degree
Grand Challenges provides you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in something completely different and broadens your knowledge of a topic you would like to learn more about. The Challenges are all designed in a way so that there is no requirement for previous knowledge or understanding of the topic.
The opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills
Grand Challenges gives you a platform to develop a wide range of transferable skills, which will increase your confidence and enhance your employability prospects. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in many areas including teamwork, communication, public speaking, interdisciplinary working and time management.
The potential to make a real world impact
Grand Challenges allows you to work with other students who are passionate about the same issues to try to make a difference. You have the freedom to carry out a project at a level where you are able to make a real world impact. The University encourages this by supporting you to continue your projects following Grand Challenges Week.
The opportunity to make new friends
You will be working with people who are passionate about the same topic as you, and so Grand Challenges is a great way to meet new like-minded people.
Recognition of your achievements
On completion of Grand Challenges, you will receive a certificate, and your participation in the programme will be recorded on your University of Exeter degree transcript. Grand Challenges Week can also be used towards your volunteering hours for the Exeter Award.
Students from Partner universities will receive an electronic certificate following completion of the programme.
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