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.

‘Making Equal – New Visions for Opportunity and Growth’ is released to mark the 125th anniversary of Ruskin College, Oxford and brings together 21 leaders from politics, policy and academia.

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 James Sloam, Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, does so.

The session, led by Clare Beynon, Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager, and Louise Taylor, Talent Acquisition Marketing Specialist for the Northeast, examined how Enterprise Mobility breaks down barriers – some real, some perceived – at universities across the country.

Bath Spa University has published its ‘Breaking Down Barriers for Inclusive Growth’ Impact Report in partnership with The Purpose Coalition at a Parliamentary Reception held in Westminster.  

In an era where organisations are expected to do more than generate profit, the Purpose Lab offers a powerful framework for businesses, universities, and colleges to collaborate on creating real-world social impact.

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.

TP wanted to give a student from each working group the opportunity to be part of a real-life business initiative that they can help shape, provide insight on, and support.

My experience as a student ambassador with the Purpose Coalition has been all about building connections with other people: students and representatives of various businesses like Clyde & Co, Enterprise Mobility and Teleperformance.

A new Purpose Coalition project with leading accountancy firms has launched a programme of action to deliver equality of opportunity in the accountancy sector.

Individuals and organisations across the country were honoured at the Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2025, sponsored by Southeastern Railway, which took place in Parliament today.

With over 35,000 students across state-of-the-art facilities in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, widening participation, addressing skills shortages and ultimately enabling social mobility is at the heart of what GBS does.

A deep dive into how the higher education sector can shape a future narrative on the contribution it makes to economic and societal progress was the focus of a seminar held in March at Ruskin College, Oxford, part of the University of West London Group.

Through this role I have been able to gain invaluable experiences that have not only significantly boosted my career employability but have also deepened my understanding of the corporate world.

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 Graeme Atherton, Director of National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) at the University of West London, does so.

I have found my time as a student ambassador to be eye-opening in many ways, and for many reasons. After recent events in my life leading to a diagnosis of a chronic illness, I have been forced to see life from a different perspective.

Nominees for the Breaking down Barriers Awards 2025 have been revealed in advance of a ceremony in Parliament on Monday 24 March which will announce the final winners.

During my time as a Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador, I have found the discussions on diversity and inclusion by the various businesses to be very insightful.

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 Julie Sanders, Vice-Chancellor of Royal Holloway University 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 Prof Phil Vickerman, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at Liverpool John Moores University, does so.