U21 Global Citizens

Universitas 21 Global Citizens is a three-week, online leadership development course with 75 student spaces available per university.

By developing ideas together, across borders and time zones, students develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century whilst tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems, outlined in the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). With the support of trained facilitators, participants are guided to reflect on the improvement in their cultural competency and awareness throughout the course and how they, as individuals and as groups, can turn their learning into valuable global action.

The online programme will take place between 10-28 March 2025. 

Why take part?

• To connect, learn and discuss global issues with students around the world including social and environmental challenges. You will be part of a cohort of up to 2000 student innovators across the world.
• To experience international co-operation and leadership that is flexible around your studies. You will undertake around 9 hours of learning across 3 weeks of online engagement, discussions and development.
• To meet like-minded individuals to develop ideas for social change. You will have time to work in smaller groups on the topics that interest you via additional, optional online workshops run in real-time with students across the world. These workshops consolidate learning and create connections. Students will have the opportunity to choose to attend sessions at a time that suits them.
• To take the first steps to creating your own social enterprise innovation via access to insights from global leaders who will share their knowledge and experience.

Upon completion of the course all participants will be:

• Equipped to take rapid action on the Sustainable Development Goal that you choose.
• Able to step outwards and collaborate with diverse networks.
• Ready to challenge preconceptions and better inform people’s perspectives.
• Better equipped to operate across hierarchies.
• Better prepared to live and maintain your values and integrity.

All participants who complete the end of programme’s final assessment will:

• Receive a U21/Common Purpose micro-credential and badge which you can display on your LinkedIn profile, demonstrating that you have developed the skills to tackle complex global issues and stand up as a leader.
• Gain access to the Common Purpose alumni community, with access to global leaders and opportunities to engage virtually.
• Be in a position to move forward as an individual or with a group of like-minded individuals to progress their sustainable development goal.