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. 

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.

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).

Being a Student Ambassador with Purpose Coalition has been such an eye-opening experience.

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.  

Over the past six months, my experience as an Event marketing Assistant with Purpose Lab has been creatively challenging and personally transformative.

Next in our Purpose Power List Spotlight series, we speak to Professor Emma Mayhew Royal Holloway, University of London

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.

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.

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 experience as Purpose Lab’s Student Ambassador was precisely that: a crucible of growth, purposeful leadership, and insight.

Purpose drives life, not just scientifically through evolution, but it helps give life meaning.

Next in our Purpose Power List Spotlight series, we speak to Paul Scott, Enterprise Manager at Royal Holloway, University of London

Our latest Purpose Lab session brought senior members of Sodexo’s Schools & Universities business together with female students at the University of Greenwich’s Medway Campus to explore what it takes to attract, retain and support women across Facilities Management (FM), including engineering, security and operational roles.  

Next in our Purpose Power List Spotlight series, we speak to Professor Sally Moyle, Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Worcester.

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) has taken part in a series of engagement opportunities with young people to test their perceptions of the sector and its work. 

Every session of Purpose Lab is always transformative and a masterclass about an organisation that leads with innovation, vision, inclusion, and is purpose-driven.

In our latest Purpose Lab session students were introduced to the social housing sector by Karbon Homes.

As I prepare to finish university, Purpose Lab has played an important role in developing my confidence and transferable skills. It has expanded my understanding of the strategies and programmes being implemented across industries and has contributed meaningfully to both my personal and professional growth. 

PGL Beyond has launched its Beyond Impact Report at the House of Commons, bringing together Parliamentarians, education leaders, delivery partners and members of the Purpose Coalition to examine how enrichment and experiential learning can support social mobility across the UK.