online Sustainable Global Experience™

One-Week Online Sustainable Global Experiences

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Programme Dates

  • 23rd March 2026 – 27th March 2026

Apply to your university by contacting the Global Opportunities Team

SGE Online is a 5-day sustainable development study programme.
Gain certification in Carbon Literacy, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project.
Gain insight into global industry trends and career options in sustainability.
Develop confidence in communicating and educating about climate change.
Gain knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for understanding climate issues and how they are incorporated into commercial work practice.
Develop your personal and professional skills such as leadership, critical thinking, teamwork and communication to become a well-rounded employable graduate.
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Part 1 - Carbon Literacy Training

 

This training is developed by academics at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and the University of Queensland (Australia). It’s accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and delivered by Pagoda Projects’ certified Carbon Literacy Facilitators. Key topics include:

  • The Definition of Greenhouse Gases 
  • International Carbon Footprints
  • International Vulnerability to Climate Change
  • The Carbon Footprint of Food & Travel
  • The Urgency to Taking Action on Climate Change
  • Spheres of Influence
  • Communicating (Climate) Change
  • Energy Behaviours & Carbon Savings
  • Imagining a Zero Carbon World
  • The Role of Education in Delivering Zero Carbon

 

Part 2 - Industry Exposure

 

Students participate in a series of online activities and discussions relating to the programme’s SDGs. Through webinars, workshops and group projects and presentations, they’ll explore global issues relating to climate change and carbon reduction. Example activities include:

  • Group orientations, activities and introductions
  • Webinars with industry professionals on sustainability issues 
  • Workshops on Climate Change and the Theory of Change
  • Online skills courses to boost employability and competency
  • EBL group projects and online presentation sessions
  • Live online events and networking opportunities

 

About Pagoda Projects

Pagoda Projects is a leading provider of global opportunities for universities in the UK and overseas. As part of Gradcore, we’re playing a leading role in transforming career journeys with the Unseen Group.

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Programme Details

Eligibility

TBC

Funding

You will be invoiced a ‘Programme Fee’. This fee is to cover the cost of your programme activities, Carbon Literacy certification, and the Pagoda team’s support and resources throughout your programme.  

You will also be charged a refundable deposit which is refunded upon completion of the programme. 

Application Process

TBC

Pre-Programme Meeting

Pagoda will host a virtual pre-programme 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.

Orientation & Support

On the first day of your programme, you will have a detailed orientation to make sure you are clear on the days and activities ahead. Throughout the programme you will be able to check-in with the Pagoda team and offer any support required. 

Carbon Literacy Training

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.

Group Project

In groups of 2-6, you’ll work collaboratively on a enquiry based learning project that will give you the opportunity to put all the theory you’ll learn into practice.

You’ll identify a company to research and narrow down which SDGs it is or could, be acting upon in its ESG policies. You’ll discuss any shortcomings and recommendations and present your findings to your peers at the end of the programme. 

The projects are aimed to build your transferable skills that can be applied across any role that you may go on to do in the future and grow your understanding of how sustainability and SDGs are approached in a commercial setting.

Workshops & Webinars

Throughout the programme, you’ll participate in a range of workshops and webinars, providing opportunities to grow your network, broaden you understanding of sustainability and put the theory into practice. 

Example Activities:

  • Interactive Climate Fresk workshop on understanding of the cause-and-effect relationships between climate change-induced issues. 
  • How Bad Are Bananas Workshop
  • Interactive Climate Simulation Game where you take on the role of different international stakeholders at a UN Climate Summit with the goal of decreasing the global earth temperature to the Paris Agreement Target
Portal

The Portal is a digital hub for our student community where you will be able to locate key programme information, documentation and register for our online skills courses. 

Our online skills courses focus on Workplace Basics, Employability, Digital Competency and Intercultural Fluency which you’ll have chance to complete during your programme. They’ll provide you with the skills and agility needed for a global and ever-changing workplace as well as a certification upon completion. 

Programme Dates

23rd March 2025 – 27th March 2026

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