Programme overview
The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium. Together, we aim to connect 100 young leaders across boundaries to address sustainable development goals and enable them to become responsible leaders in their local contexts.
GLC 2024 took place from 12 - 16 December 2024 in a fully virtual format. Participants were asked to develop creative and innovative projects addressing SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, SDG 4 - Quality Education, and SDG 13 - Climate Action.
The winners of GLC 2024 were Team DisInfoSim, who proposed an interactive digital platform designed to empower young Filipinos, allowing them to experience the creation and impact of disinformation first-hand. The winning team members will receive full funding to attend the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in 2025.
Learn more about past GLCs, the SDG projects and the application process on the GLC website.
Application launch: 1 October 2024
Check out the challenge website and our three themes for 2024
Application deadline: 3 November 2024
Answer a few short questions and submit your application.
Decision announcement: Mid November, 2024
Applicants hear from us about the outcome of their application.
Confirmation of acceptance: Early December, 2024
Successful applicants need to accept the offer to secure a spot in GLC 2024.
GLC week: 12 - 16 December 2024
Participants collaborate virtually to tackle the challenges and experience the GLC journey.
GLC 2024 themes
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
SDG 4: Quality education
SDG 13: Climate action
How it works
During the GLC week, participants will engage with leading academics, industry experts, and practitioners in a series of dialogues, masterclasses, and workshops. To put the learnings into practice, they will collaborate in small groups to develop impact projects that address at least one of the three challenge areas, directly contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Evaluated by our Award Jury, the group with the most outstanding project idea will be able to attend the 54th St. Gallen Symposium as Leaders of Tomorrow.
After GLC, participants can apply for further mentoring to reflect on their own purpose and grow as future leaders. All active participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.
The GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and HCL Technologies.
