Global Engineering Challenge

Register as an alumni volunteer

What is the Global Engineering Challenge?

The Global Engineering Challenge is an interdisciplinary challenge that gives students the opportunity to:

• Tackle real-world engineering problems in developing countries from a global perspective
• Consider not only the technical, but the social, ethical and environmental implications of their decisions
• Consider their future role in improving the world we live in
• Develop team working and problem solving skills
• Work across disciplines to broaden their horizons and subject knowledge

Your role:

• Visit campus and support current students
• Help the development of the next generation of Engineers
• Promote your company with talented students
• Develop your own presentation and communication skills
• Count participation towards your CPD or Engineering chartership

Indicative schedule (TBC)

9.00 am - Alumni arrival and refreshments

• optional tour of the £81m Diamond building at, our largest ever investment in teaching and learning

9.30 am - Alumni briefing

10.00 am - Alumni presentation to students

You will provide a short (5 minute) presentation to a "hub" of students (seven student groups). Your presentation may include:

• Your career since graduating and how you secured your first role
• How you benefited from GEC as a student (if you participated)
• How sustainability or global issues affect your role and/or company

10.15 am - Hub discussions

• Meet the students in your hub to offer encouragement and constructive feedback on their projects
• Help the students to develop skills and confidence in working with professionals
• Talk about your career or time at University, with particular focus on the skills needed within industry and how to develop them whilst studying

12.30 pm - Complimentary lunch

1.00 pm - Networking with students

• Participate in an informal networking session with students from across the year group

2.00 pm - Student boardroom presentations

• Join a PhD facilitator and academic to feedback on student presentations
• The students will be discussing their team and project development
• Identify a group that stands out to you to be awarded a special prize

4.00 pm - Final thoughts and thanks

4.30 pm - Close

Register as an alumni volunteer