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Apply now to join PRME Global Students!
Applications to join the PRME Global Students (PGS) are open!
- Are you looking to join a United Nations initiative and work alongside students across the globe to advance sustainability?
- Are you looking for international projects to develop your management and leadership skills?
- Are you ready to make the change you want to see in the world?
If you answered yes to the questions above.... PGS is looking for you! Our youth-led network is managed by student changemakers from all corners of the world. We currently have two categories of volunteering positions available:
1) PGS Regional Leaders (9 seats)
2) PGS Taskforce Members (Multiple vacancies across 7 projects)
All PRME students are encouraged to apply for both Regional Leader and Taskforce Member positions. For more information click here!
Applications end on 21 May 2023. Join us today!
Registrations open for PRME Global Forum 2023!
Register now for 2023 PRME Global Forum set to happen this June!
The Principles for Responsible Management Education will gather business school leaders, faculty, students, businesses and sustainable development organizations for a Responsible Management Education Week, on 12 - 16 June 2023, in New York (USA), to advance responsible management education and its impact worldwide.
The 11th Edition of PRME Global Forum will be part of this week, taking place on 13 – 14 June 2023, hosted by Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. Join us & our partners in New York!
PGS on Stage:
Conscious Capitalism Simulation Competition!
Grab your chance to fly to New York for the PRME Global Forum now!
The Conscious Capitalism Simulation Competition, a partnership between PRME Global Students (PGS) and Marketplace Simulations, will award four students to travel to New York City to participate in the 2023 PRME Global Forum (June 12th to 14th, 2023). The Conscious Capitalism Simulation Competition is a three-day competition (May 12th to 14th) with eight hours of interactive games per day (a total of 24 hours).
Please fill out the form below to sign up for the competition. The deadline for signing up is May 7th at 23:59 EST. For more information on timeline and eligibility criteria click here.
Applications end on 7th May 2023. Apply today!
PGS Talks calls for Women Entrepreneurs!
PGS Talks is inviting Women Entrepreneurs to act as Speakers on our next Panel!
PRME Global Students (PGS) Talks is inviting speakers for an upcoming panel discussion that focuses on women entrepreneurs, the impact of their work on women empowerment and gender equality as a whole on our society!
What we are looking for? Seasoned entrepreneurs, Professors adept in the conversation surrounding the topics of women in the workforce and gender equality, and Student entrepreneurs (women who are still studying yet are currently running their own businesses)
Know someone who is perfect for the role? Apply now clicking the link below and our team will reach out to you:
Enroll in Free Courses offered by the UN:
Here is a list of courses offered by the UN that you can apply to for free!
- offered by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
1. E-Commerce: A facilitating guide for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
2. Quality Management
3. International Business Alliance
4. Investment Project Preparation and Appraisal
5. Quality Infrastructure and Trade
Regional Leader Spotlight:
Navruz Erkaev
(Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan)
The PGS Regional Leader Eurasia, Nazruz Erkaev is a a bachelor's student majoring in International Relations and Economics at Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan. Since enrolling in university he has developed a strong interest in sustainability and environmental issues. Last year, he served as an Ambassador of Students at the Rector's office, where he raised awareness of sustainability and environmental issues on campus.
Sustainability to me means promoting responsible management and practices within my community, engaging with students from around the world to drive positive change, and empowering them to become agents of change in their own communities. This involves fostering a culture of sustainability that prioritizes the natural environment, social equity, and economic prosperity.
Are you interested in Navruz Erkaev's sustainability vision and global students' role in this intergenerational mission? Read the entire interview with Navruz Erkaev here!
Internship Opportunities:
Here is a list of opportunities you can apply for!
- Collected by PGS Careers
1. UNDP - UNCDF Internship - Home Based
2. UNHCR - Liaison Office Intern - Vienna, Austria
3. UNOPS - Human Resources Intern - Copenhagen, Denmark
4. WFP - Research, Analysis and Mapping Intern - Beirut, Lebanon
5. UN Foundation - United States
Student Spotlight:
Rachel Wynes
Conestoga College, Canada
Rachel Wynes is a Sustainable Business Management program student at Conestoga College, Canada. She loves creating meaningful human relationships, caring for her amazing daughter, traveling outdoors for hiking adventures, and salsa dancing! She has completed her Master in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and previously worked with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) while receiving two scholarships from the United States Embassy in Panama.
Sustainability to me in one word means “stewarding”. Sustainability is the desired legacy that we all hope for the next generation to come, and it also represents a serious and incredible responsibility for those who are willing to learn from mistakes, be introspective, be creative, and go-getters.
Are you interested in Rachel Wynes's thoughts on Sustainability and knowing more about her experiences? Read the complete interview with Rachel here.
Reach out to us at 'pgs_newsletter@unprme.org' if you want to be featured in our student spotlight.
From United Nation's Desk:
UN Summer Academy!
Interested in engaging in robust discussions and knowledge exchanges on key governance challenges and opportunities for the 2030 Agenda? Register for the 12th UN Summer Academy, a highly engaging five-day online program organized by the UN System Staff College. Scholarships are available! Enroll by the 12th of May!
Young Talent Pipeline for Climate Action!
Are you a passionate and skilled young talent who is ambitious to become a climate leader of tomorrow? Apply for the Young Talent Pipeline — UNEP's new talent acquisition initiative in partnership with UN Volunteers — 12 new international volunteer openings are waiting for you. Registration closes on the 15th of May.
UNITAR Young Leaders Training Program!
Want to gain first-hand experience with the UN and obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to fully unfold your potential as future leaders? Sign up for this UN Young Leaders Online Training Program consisting of a four week e-learning course implemented on UNITAR’s e-learning platform. Register for the July or August session! Deadline : 15 June!
Student Organization Spotlight:
The Sustainability Club, Al Akhawayn University
The Sustainability Club at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is a student-led initiative that advocates for stewardship of the natural environment in Morocco. Located in one of Africa’s cleanest cities, Ifrane, the students have contributed to this status through clean up campaigns, recycling programs, and a dedicated community garden that promotes knowledge on the importance of green spaces.
They have organized numerous initiatives, such as beach clean-ups, and educational workshops on reducing waste and conserving resources for the benefit of students and the local community. Their efforts have not only improved overall environmental well-being of the community but have also fostered a sense of environmental stewardship among club members & students in general.
The students have long standing partnerships with local organizations to further their sustainability efforts, including the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Environment as well as small local organic product markets. For their leadership towards SDG 15, the Sustainability Club at AUI was awarded the 2022, PRME Global Students Sustainability Award for Africa.
Currently, the club is leading a massive reforestation drive in Ifrane to restore the land damaged by some construction activities.
For more information about the Sustainability Club, follow them on their Instagram page:
Reading Suggestions:
What Is Sustainable Investment?
Article's Author: Tim Stobierski
Sustainable investing refers to a range of practices in which investors aim to achieve financial returns while promoting long-term environmental or social value. Combining traditional investment approaches with environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) insights has led to investors generating more comprehensive analyses and making better investment decisions.
Sustainable investing ensures firms aren’t judged solely on short-term financial gains but on a broader picture of what and how they contribute to society. Investors must think critically about investments’ potential impacts as they relate to environmental, political, and societal landscapes.
To find out about the importance of sustainable investment read the article here.
Responsible management education in business school: Are we there yet?
Article’s authors: Fara Azmat, Ameeta Jain, and Bhavani Sridharan
The effectiveness of principles for responsible management education (PRME) in transforming management education to responsible management education (RME) to develop students as responsible future leaders have been debated in recent years. In light of this debate, we analyse how the introduction of sustainable development goals (SDGs) has influenced the progress of RME and its delivery across business schools (B-schools) through the lens of Habermas’s theory.
The research has implications for academics, B-schools and policymakers for improving policy and practice in higher education to deliver RME and contribute to the PRME/SDG discourse.
Read more about this here.
