What Purpose Lab Taught a Science Student About the World Outside the Lab
Purpose Lab has not just broadened my knowledge. It has made me more curious about the world beyond my discipline, and for a scientist, that might be the most useful thing of all.
ARAG and The Purpose Coalition launch Insuring Justice Report
Delivered at a time when backlogs in civil courts and tribunals have reached a crisis point, The Purpose Coalition’s impact report details the role that the legal expenses insurance sector plays in providing early legal advice.
Gardens with purpose: Reflections from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Through the Purpose Lab’s partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, students had the opportunity to experience the show first-hand, gaining insight into a sector that is often seen as traditional, specialist or difficult to access.
MP of the Week: Sean Woodcock
Sean Woodcock has stood out in recent weeks for his focus on ensuring that local growth delivers real benefits for communities across Banbury and north Oxfordshire.
UK ‘risks ’two-tier energy transition’ without investment into homes
The UK risks a 'two-tier' energy transition unless cleaner and smarter technologies are made more affordable and accessible, warns E.ON as it publishes its latest report with The Purpose Coalition
College students to gain career insights from leading employers in new masterclass programme
The Purpose Coalition has launched Purpose Lab Masterclasses, a new series of employer-led masterclasses delivered in partnership with two leading further education colleges, Capital City College (CCC) and Newcastle College Group (NCG).
Students, businesses and the push for fairer opportunities
Being a Student Ambassador with Purpose Coalition has been such an eye-opening experience.
Why place matters more than ever
Place matters because trust is local before it is national. Opportunity is local before it is statistical. And delivery is judged not by the strength of a press release, but by whether people can see change in the communities they call home.
MP of the Week: Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen stands out this week for her recent work tackling housing pressures and support for vulnerable residents in Luton.
New podcast series asks what it would take to build a less unequal Britain?
As new political forces are remaking the electoral landscape, a new podcast series argues that tackling inequality is now a social and economic necessity for politicians of all parties.
MP of the Week: Andrew Lewin
Andrew stands out this week for his recent work focused on the cost of living and support for working families in Welwyn Hatfield.
Shaping Skills, Creating Impact: My Purpose Lab Journey
Over the past six months, my experience as an Event marketing Assistant with Purpose Lab has been creatively challenging and personally transformative.
Leading with Purpose: Professor Emma Mayhew
Next in our Purpose Power List Spotlight series, we speak to Professor Emma Mayhew Royal Holloway, University of London
How Purpose Lab has helped me to think more intentionally
The environment has also played a big role in the experience that I have had. It has always been supportive and open, making it comfortable to share ideas and hear different perspectives.
Youth Opportunity Pledge (YOP!) Launched to Protect Young People’s Work Experience
The Youth Opportunity Pledge (YOP!) has been co-founded by Rt Hon Justine Greening, Former Education Secretary, and Paula Sherriff former Labour MP and Shadow Health Minister.
Closing the Gap: What Young People Actually Want from Employers
Across recent Purpose Lab sessions with PGL Beyond, RHS, Personal Group, and Active Care Group, a clear and consistent insight emerged - young people are not disengaged. Instead, they are highly responsive to organisations that demonstrate a genuine understanding of their lived experiences.
My Odyssey of Purpose and Growth: Experiences as a Student Ambassador
My experience as Purpose Lab’s Student Ambassador was precisely that: a crucible of growth, purposeful leadership, and insight.
MP of the Week: Andrew Cooper
For pushing to expand early family support, Andrew Cooper is our MP of the week.
Sciensus and The Purpose Coalition launch Connected Care Report on the future of NHS care
Sciensus, a provider of clinical care at home and life science services that help give patients faster access to medicines, today launched its Connected Care Report with the Purpose Coalition.
Kieran Mullan MP visits PGL Beyond’s Windmill Hill centre to see how outdoor learning and employment opportunities can help break down barriers to opportunity
Dr Kieran Mullan MP visited PGL Beyond’s Windmill Hill centre in East Sussex to see first-hand how residential outdoor learning and educational experiences beyond the classroom are helping young people build confidence, resilience and aspiration.