Powering real-world experience: Students partner with E.ON to discuss work experience
The session underlined E.ON’s commitment to an inclusive approach to early careers and gave them insight into what students really value from work experience.
Exploring purpose and accessibility with Avanti West Coast
At Avanti West Coast, connecting major cities across the UK is only part of the story. As one of the UK’s leading train operators, the company also sees itself as a purpose-driven employer with a responsibility to create a more inclusive, accessible and future-ready rail industry.
When Purpose Meets Possibility: A Student Ambassador’s Journey
Being a Purpose Lab Student Ambassador has been a truly formative experience, giving me the chance to explore how ideas of purpose, leadership, and innovation are being redefined in today’s world.
Beyond adventure: PGL Beyond engages Purpose Lab students
At PGL Beyond, creating unforgettable school trips is only part of the job. As one of the UK’s best-known providers of educational adventures, PGL Beyond also recognises its responsibility to young people, communities and the planet
Learning to lead with purpose
Through Purpose Lab, I’ve gained confidence, a stronger understanding of inclusive business practices, and a clearer vision of what purposeful leadership looks like in action.
Engineering inclusion: Students partner with Northern Gas Networks to shape a more equitable future
The session gave students an opportunity to hear directly from NGN about its people strategy and its work to diversify its workforce.
Purpose Lab x the Wise Group: Prevention in Practice
This month we welcomed the Wise Group, a long-standing Purpose Coalition partner, to share how they turn mission into measurable systems change.
Purpose Lab and Curtins: My Odyssey as a Student Ambassador of Purpose Lab
First-hand experience from a Purpose Lab student.
Making Money Make Sense: How Equiniti Powers Financial Fairness for Everyone
Knowing how pensions and savings work isn’t just for later life. Getting savvy about your financial future right from day one could be the smartest move you make.
Purpose Lab student ambassadors take centre stage at House of Commons Summer Reception
Five Purpose Lab Student Ambassadors joined senior leaders from business, education, and government at the Purpose Coalition Summer Reception recently, held at the iconic Terrace Pavilion in the House of Commons.
Food for thought – Purpose Lab Ambassadors offer Sodexo fresh perspectives
When students are settling into their university accommodation, strolling around their campus or grabbing lunch, how much do they know about the people working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly?
The Invisible Work of Fairness
I now see that a career with purpose isn't limited to the non-profit sector; it can mean contributing to a corporate system that is engineered to be equitable from the inside out.
Want to Win the War for Talent? Start Listening to Students
For those without the connections and networks of their more advantaged peers, getting access to up-to-date, relevant information about careers, let alone practical work experience or work placement opportunities can be an uphill struggle.
The Workforce of the Future: How Purpose Lab Is Bridging the Gap Between Businesses and the Next Generation
At Purpose Lab, we believe in the power of fresh thinking. With hundreds of university students within our network, we’re uniquely positioned to help businesses across the UK tap into the insight, creativity, and lived experience of the next generation
Empowering Students Through Real-World Engagement
The Purpose Lab connects students from universities and colleges with leading businesses, immersing them in projects that tackle real-world challenges such as inclusive growth, ethical AI, and workforce wellbeing
Hybrid working with purpose
Hybrid working isn’t just a buzzword. It’s reshaping how we live, connect and thrive. At Curtins, a leader in civil and structural engineering and long-time Purpose Coalition partner, hybrid working isn't just about flexibility - it's core to a commitment to social impact and wellbeing.
More Than an Ambassador Role: a movement of change
I’m so thankful to the Purpose Coalition for believing in young people like me and giving us these kinds of experiences. Being an ambassador has helped me grow not just in confidence, but in purpose.
Risk v opportunity – finding the balance in responsible AI
Responsible AI was the focus of the latest session in the Purpose Lab Ambassador programme where students from Purpose Coalition universities meet Purpose Coalition partners.
Driving Social Value in the Age of AI – Innovation with Purpose
Senior leaders from policy, industry, and public service gathered at the Household Cavalry Museum for “Driving Social Value in the Age of AI,” a roundtable hosted by global digital services provider TP.
Engineering The Effect: My Odyssey as a Student Ambassador of Purpose Lab
With each session, my determination has strengthened for building infrastructure that is not only resilient but also socially conscious and human-centred.