Global IMPact: Research. Innovate. Lead. Act.
Global IMPact Practitioner and Student Leadership Program: Where Innovation Meets Collaboration for a Better World
What is the IMPact Program?
The world needs bold thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers. The Global IMPact Practitioner and Student Leadership Program is an innovative six-week collaborative framework connecting university students and faculty with global changemakers to address critical challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants develop interdisciplinary solutions while building leadership, project management, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving skills through meaningful international relationships.
The Global IMPact program creates a structured framework over six weeks using the largest online learning platform for students and faculty to collaborate across borders on meaningful projects addressing urgent global challenges. By connecting diverse perspectives and disciplines, the program fosters innovative thinking and practical solutions.
Why Join Now?
The program aims to inspire, mobilize, prepare, and drive action, empowering the next generation of global leaders who can bridge cultural divides and tackle complex problems through collaborative innovation and cross-disciplinary approaches.
- Develop Global Competencies
Level up your leadership, project management, and cross-cultural communication skills with hands-on experience. These powerful skills are essential in today’s global professional environment - Build International Networks
Form meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and experts from around the world. These connections create a lasting global network of like-minded changemakers passionate about driving positive impact. - Create Meaningful Impact
Work on projects that address genuine challenges facing communities worldwide. Your contributions will deliver tangible solutions with the potential for real economic and social advancement. - Gain Expert Guidance
Act as a mentor and access mentorship from experienced practitioners and global experts committed to understanding and acting on complex issues.
Get Involved
A Six-Week Journey to Change
Week 1: Connect & Discover
Meet your international teammates, explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework, and identify areas where your collective expertise can make the greatest impact. Begin building cross-cultural relationships and establishing team dynamics.
Weeks 2-3: Research & Define
Conduct collaborative research to understand the nuances of your chosen challenge. Work with global experts to define specific problems and identify opportunities for innovative intervention. Develop a clear project scope and objectives.
Weeks 4-5: Design & Develop
Create solutions through iterative design thinking. Test assumptions, gather feedback from stakeholders, and refine your approach. Build prototypes or detailed action plans for your proposed solution.
Week 6: Present & Plan Forward
Share your solution with the broader community, receive feedback, and develop strategies for continuing impact beyond the program. Celebrate achievements and solidify the relationships you’ve built.
Global Partner Network
The Global IMPact program requires a foundation of partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies worldwide. These collaborations create a rich ecosystem for innovation and implementation.
Academic Institutions
Partner universities from the Global Campus network provide diverse student and faculty participants, as well as research resources and academic expertise to support project development.
Community Organizations
Government agencies, NGOs and community groups help identify real-world challenges and provide essential context, ensuring solutions are culturally appropriate and practically applicable.
Industry Partners
Businesses and corporations offer mentorship, technical expertise, and potential pathways for scaling successful solutions beyond the initial program period.
Join us in shaping a better future.
Become a changemaker today!
Project Examples
The Global IMPact program aligns projects with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing a framework for addressing the most pressing challenges facing our world today. Participants identify specific areas where their unique backgrounds and expertise can contribute to meaningful progress.
Pursue your passion in environmental sustainability, educational access, healthcare innovation, or economic development. This program provides a structure to translate that passion into action with measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
By participating, institutions and individuals can drive positive change and build a more inclusive and sustainable future. The following are sample projects; you are encouraged to begin your own.
