Students from universities across the country spoke with senior leaders, explored different sectors and reflected on the value of bringing young people directly into conversations about education, employment and social mobility. Their experiences demonstrate the importance of networking and how creating spaces where students are listened to as active partners can broaden horizons, strengthen aspirations and help develop the next generation of leaders. 

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

Through engaging with Purpose Lab, I have developed the ability to share my opinions and contribute them to people who will actually take them on board.

Our latest Purpose Lab student feedback highlights a powerful and consistent message: students find the programme meaningful, confidence-building, and genuinely transformative in shaping their future career views. 

Attending the Purpose Lab Celebratory Reception in London was a defining moment for me as a Student Ambassador and as someone committed to driving positive change.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has launched a Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report in collaboration with the Purpose Coalition, spotlighting the university’s work to remove barriers and expand opportunity for students, staff, and local communities. 

As a Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador, I’ve had the chance to bridge my academic studies with real-world business challenges and it’s been nothing short of transformative.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Prof Phil Vickerman, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at Liverpool John Moores University, does so.