WHAT IS ETHICAL GRAND CHALLENGES?
Ethical Grand Challenges gives you, as an undergraduate student at the University of Manchester, the opportunity to explore three of the big challenges facing the world in the 21st century - sustainability, social justice and workplace ethics
You'll get a chance to look at the world around you in new ways and take part in lots of different activities with students from different degree disciplines. Explore this site to find out about opportunities to get involved.
Ethical Grand Challenges
Sustainability
Gain the knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes you need to work and live in a way that safeguards environmental, social and economic wellbeing, for present and for future generations.
Learn MoreSocial Justice
Explore how to promote a just society by challenging injustice, valuing diversity, supporting human rights and a fair allocation of resources to build fairer communities in Manchester, the UK and across the globe.
Learn MoreWorkplace Ethics
Get ready for the workplace by exploring ethical dilemmas commonly faced by graduates in their early careers. Contribute to responsible, inclusive, 21st century workplaces.
Learn MoreThe Manchester Leadership Award
If you’re a new undergraduate (from September 2016), you can complete the Manchester Leadership Award.
Although you don’t need to working towards the Manchester Leadership Award to take part in EGC activities, completion of all three Ethical Grand Challenges is one of the core requirements of this prestigious award
More than just a record of your achievements, the Manchester Leadership Award is our most prestigious extra-curricular accolade. It demonstrates that you know what it means to do more and be more. It’s proof that you’re ready to take on your next challenge and shape your future.
You don't need to sign-up. In order to gain the Manchester Leadership Award upon graduation, there are some specific activities that you need to complete throughout your degree.
Find out more about the Manchester Leadership Award
Social Justice Photography Competition
Raise awareness of a Social Justice issue important to you and win up to £400
The competition is open to everyone and is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to raise awareness of a social justice issue that matters to you.
Submissions will be open from the 19 February 2018 to 16 April 2018.
