Impact Challenge 2025

Impact Challenge 2025 dates confirmed – boost your CV with this exclusive work-experience opportunity

We are thrilled to announce the ninth annual Impact Challenge, taking place from Monday, 16th June to Friday, 20th June 2025. This incredible work-experience programme is designed specifically for penultimate and final year Birmingham Scholars.

During the Impact Challenge, you will work on a group project set by an employer, tackling a real-world task or challenge they are currently facing. You will research, develop a plan, present your ideas to the employer, and receive invaluable feedback.

Applications Open: Monday, 24th March

Why Participate?

• Develop Essential Skills: Enhance your teamwork, project management, organization, commercial awareness, and presentation skills.
• Boost Your CV and LinkedIn Profile: Receive guidance on how to effectively showcase this experience.
• Real-World Experience: Gain practical insights and make meaningful contributions to an employer's project.

Hear from Past Participants:

• "The support from the UoB Careers Team has been outstanding, providing invaluable guidance and resources throughout the challenge.”
• “I am glad I applied and I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”
• "The students were focused and methodical. They have produced really valuable data and insight that we will incorporate into our training resource for staff."

Be sure to check our dedicated webpage in a few weeks for the application link.

For any questions about the Impact Challenge, please contact the P2C team at P2C@contacts.bham.ac.uk.