Engage Asia Challenge

The University of Sydney Business School

The Engage Asia Challenge

Connecting rising stars with industry leaders for sustainability innovation in Asia

The Engage Asia Challenge

Connecting rising stars with industry leaders for sustainability innovation in Asia
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The future of the Asia-Pacific will shape the future of the world. Our new initiative, the Engage Asia Challenge, is designed to give students the networks, insights and opportunities to apply their innovation to solving grand challenges within the context of the Asia-Pacific region.

The University of Sydney Business School is committed to building partnerships with our closest neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Reflecting the Business School's commitment to align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through the Principles of Responsible Management Education, the Engage Asia Challenge will partner students with industry and policy leaders in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to develop real solutions to the complex problems of the future. 

Participants will have a real chance to make an impact as they apply their knowledge and skills, make valuable international connections and refine their projects in collaboration with peers, academic experts and industry leaders. 

What is the Engage Asia Challenge?

The Engage Asia Challenge is a co-curricular initiative currently available to undergraduate Business School students from select units of study. With access to experienced mentors and advisors, students will build their expertise, make industry connections and accelerate sustainable impact in the world's economic powerhouse. 

  1. In teams, students will develop a solution to one of the grand challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region.
  2. A series of workshops will help students unlock the expertise of peers, industry experts and leading academics to deepen their understanding and refine their ideas.
  3. The challenge culminates in the Engage Asia symposium, at which students will showcase their solutions to a panel of industry judges and compete for $8,000 in prize money.

Benefits for students

The Engage Asia Challenge is an opportunity to set yourself apart by expanding on the learning you gain in class. You will:

  • build valuable networks with peers, alumni, academic staff, industry leaders and policymakers
  • develop the mindset and toolkit to analyse and solve complex challenges
  • put the skills and knowledge you've gained in class into practice
  • gain cultural competency and insights into the world's most significant economic region
  • learn to lead responsibly and sustainably by engaging with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Benefits for industry

The Engage Asia Challenge is an opportunity to inspire and to be inspired by tomorrow's business leaders while honing your own leadership and mentoring skills. You will:

  • advise undergraduate student teams working on solutions to grand challenges in the Asian context
  • network with other industry leaders and Asia experts
  • access some of the best emerging business and entrepreneurial talent

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