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. 

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.

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

On the 20th of November, I had the privilege of attending the Purpose Lab Celebratory Reception in London, an experience that became more than just an event.

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.

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 Ruth Sutton, Head of the School of Law & Social Justice at the University of Chester, does so.

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 Professor Eunice Simmons, Vice Chancellor of the University of Chester, does so.

University of Chester students and their Programme Leader joined with MPs, policymakers, and finance professionals at Parliament for the launch of the Breaking Down Barriers to Accountancy national initiative.