University of Liverpool – Sustainable Global Experience

• Widening Participation Students (please see University of Liverpool website for the criteria) only will be eligible for this programme
• Students in any year are eligible to apply
• Any student on any Allied Health Professional course should speak with their programme lead and GOAA Amanda Deaves before applying to ensure it will not clash with any placements or course requirements
• Students must pass the 2024/25 academic year (students with accepted Extenuating Circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• If a student withdraws from study or suspends studies they will not be eligible for the programme

This programme is fully funded for eligible students by the university, although students will be invoiced for a refundable £50 deposit. Deposits are refunded at the successful end of the programme, minus any cleaning fees or additional charges.

Students will receive a grant of equivalent Turing rate for their time in Amsterdam to help cover cost of living not provided by the programme, the grant will be £300.

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

1. Apply to your University: Apply to your university via this link. Applications open from 5th November 2024 – 31st December 2024. Your university who will check your eligibility, confirm the funding available for you 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