University of Liverpool – Sustainable Global Experience

This programme and the funding available is open to Widening Participation students only: 

Students who are in receipt of one of the following bursaries with a household income of £35,000 or less:

• Liverpool Bursary
• Liverpool Scholars Bursary
• Young Adult Carers Bursary
• Care Experienced Bursary
• Estranged Family Bursary
• Migrant Bursary

If you aren’t sure whether you meet the Widening Participation criteria, contact University of Liverpool Global Opportunities team.

The programme fee is fully -funded by University of Liverpool.

Students will also receive a £300 cost of living grant from the university. 

Students will be invoiced for a refundable £50 deposit. Deposits are refunded within 6 weeks of a successful completion of the programme, minus any cleaning fees or additional charges.

Please note that daily spending money for food, and visa fees (if required) are not covered by our programme fees.

Amsterdam Field Trip Dates:

21st June 2026 – 26th June 2026

Brussels Field Trip Dates:

28th June 2026 – 3rd July 2026

Please note that depending on the time of the Eurostar departure on the first day of the programme and where you are travelling from, you may need to travel to London the day before the programme start. The cost of your travel to/from London and any accommodation required in London is not covered by the programme fee. 

You will also be required to attend two online Carbon Literacy training sessions; the dates of these will be confirmed before end of 2025.

1. Apply to your University: The University of Liverpool is now accepting applications until 4 January 2026. Apply here and your university will check your eligibility, confirm the funding options and if you are selected for the programme.
2. Application Form & Agreement: Once your university confirms that you are selected onto the programme, you’ll complete Pagoda’s application form, sign our programme agreement, pay your refundable deposit to secure your place.   
3. Onboarding: Following signing their programme agreement, successful candidates will be informed of the next steps for programme onboarding, and supported through the necessary pre-departure steps. 

Pagoda will host a virtual pre-departure event where participants will have the chance to have their questions answered. A recording of the event will be provided to those unable to attend.

Carbon Literacy is “an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.” More than 1,700 organisations across the UK and internationally have empowered their teams with Carbon Literacy Training including the NHS, the BBC, and Manchester City Council.

On this programme, you’ll complete 12 hours of Carbon Literacy Training and submit a pledge to gain certification from the Carbon Literacy Project. This is widely recognised as a personal and professional commitment to tackling climate change.

The field trip puts your carbon literacy training into practice, as you’ll explore the city of Amsterdam through a carbon-conscious lens. We’ll travel and live sustainably, with minimal impact on the environment and meet with local people and businesses that are adopting sustainable practices. 

Any carbon generated will be offset 150% through Gold Standard offsetting projects. Throughout the week, you’ll work on an Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) group project, exploring the sustainability of local businesses and presenting your findings to the group.

According to the International Energy Alliance’s (IEA) 2020 Tracking Transport Report, ships, planes and road vehicles make up almost three-quarters of global transport emissions. Urban and high-speed trains are one of the most sustainable, long-distance transport methods. 

Eurostar’s high-speed trains are the most carbon-efficient option when travelling between London and neighbouring European cities. On average, travelling on the Eurostar emits 10 times less carbon per passenger compared to a short-haul flight to the same destination.

Reflecting the programme’s core ethos of low-carbon living, the group will stay in high-quality hostels. This supports and demonstrates sustainable and environmental practices. The hostel will be situated in, or close to, the city centre with excellent public transport links.

Organised guided tours and visits to local attractions will welcome you to your city. All entrance fees are covered as part of the programme and the group will be fully supported and supervised throughout the activity by a friendly member of the Pagoda staff.

Participants will have their evenings free throughout the programme to explore the city and bond with their fellow teammates. A Digital Welcome Pack of the city’s (arguably) best sustainable attractions, shops and restaurants will also be provided.

The Pagoda Portal is a digital hub for our student community. You can use it to network with other interns, locate key information and register for online skills courses. Our online skills courses focus on Employability, Digital Competency and Intercultural Fluency. They’ll provide you with the skills and agility needed for a global and ever-changing workplace