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Global Leaders Experience - Petrus Porto

Global Leaders - Porto 2023

About the Programme 

Join us in Porto, Portugal this September as we partner with Petrus Communications to deliver a 5-day immersive programme focused onthe development of professional skills, teamwork and project delivery.   

Across the week, you will work in one of several diverse teams to confront a challenge presented by a Portugal-based organisation involved as a ‘challenge owner’.You will have the opportunity to hear from the challenge owners through expert lectures and workshops, working with them to address a problem and present your ideas to the cohort at the end of the week.  

This highly interactive programme is also packed with inspirational talks, employability skill workshops, career insights, presentations, networking sessions and creative teamwork supported by expert coaches.   

Local student buddies will be on hand to support you with your orientation, fact finding and project logistics. Alongside these buddies and a dedicated group coach, participants can expect to improve their intercultural communication, presenting and project management skills. 

This Global Leader’s Experience is running in conjunction with the International Business and Modern Languages programme, however you do not need experience in this area to apply. We welcome students from across all faculties and campuses, and in fact particularly welcome applications from those with little or no prior knowledge or relevant experience!  

Last year’s programmesaw students travel to Lisbon and included presentations and challenges from organisations including: 

  • Airbus Portugal 

  • GLSMED 

  • Sintra City Council 

Check out Petrus’ website for more information about the 2022 trip!  

When will it take place? 

The programme itself will run from 11th – 15th September 2023. Travel dates will be from 9th – 16th September 2023. 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • You will be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the time of the programme (i.e. your graduation date does not fall before the programme).  

  • You can travel to and from the UK between the 9th – 16th September 2023. 

  • Will not be on/due to start a placement year or study abroad. 

  • You must have an up-to-date passport with more than 6 months validity from date of return.  

  • Have not exceeded the 90 out of 180 days rule for travel in Europe by the date of the programme. If you are unsure of this please use this calculator. 

  • Students must meet one or more of the Widening Participation Criteria. 

Managing Expectations 

  • The global travel sector remains impacted by well-publicised strikes, cancellation and disruption.  

  • Please be ready to follow any national or local guidance in relation to travel, such as passport validity for Portugal. If you are an international student, please check in advance visa requirements essential for entry. 

  • You are not currently required toprovide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to enter Portugal, however, please keep this in mind in case of any changes in the lead up to departure.  

  • Students must be available to travel from, and return to the UK during the specified dates 

Cost 

The University of Exeter will be booking return travel from the UK and accommodation on your behalf; the cost of which will be covered by the University. 

Please note that the programme has shared accommodation. 

How do I apply? 

Applications can be made HERE. 

Further information 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email the team at global-leaders@exeter.ac.uk