Students as Change Agents

"How can airlines radically overhaul their environmental impact whilst remaining fit for purpose?"

Eurowings Discover is the leisure airline of Lufthansa Group and offers an eco-conscious approach to air travel.

"How might we engage all householders in Scotland to decarbonise their homes?

Changeworks is Scotland's leading environmental charity delivering high impact solutions to make low carbon life a positive reality.

"How might we excite people from all walks of life about literature?" 

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature is an independent company and charity based in Edinburgh, which runs campaigns and projects to transform the literary city, creating networks and spaces to connect people

"How can we present a global index on child welfare so that governments take meaningful action?"

"How might we radically scale the end of violence against children using ‘pathfinding cities?"

"In what ways are online and offline violence affecting children connected? How can the connections between online and offline violence affecting children inform better prevention practice?"

End Violence Against Children This UN Global Partnership offers an opportunity for governments, UN agencies, international organisations, civil society, and children themselves, to work together to prevent and respond to violence against children.

How can the music industry in a post Covid Scotland create jobs and economic growth?"

Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is a membership organisation and innovation agency which exists to represent and develop Scotland's music industry.

"How can local businesses be supported to lead the regional economic recovery in Edinburgh?"

Global Open Finance Centre of Excellence is uniquely pioneering a data-based services organisation to provide innovation capability, research opportunities and talent programmes to develop the benefits of Open Finance, and other data, about consumers, businesses and citizens.

"How can Scotland prevent lives being harmed by alcohol?"

Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm on individuals, communities and Scotland as a whole.

"How can churches and community groups support the wholeness and well-being of older people in Edinburgh?"

Polwarth Parish Church encourages people of all generations to meet, make friends, and discover a sense of belonging, building community un the area.

"How can we enable future Scots to breathe better and own their health and wellbeing? "

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are Scotland's health charity supporting people and their families across Scotland with chest, heart and stroke condition. They fight for better health for everyone and work to make sure there is help and support in every community.

"How might we overcome the stigma attached to HIV to improve the wellbeing of those living with the condition?"

Waverley Care is a charitable organisation that helps to support people affected by HIV and Hepatitis C. Their work helps to alleviate stigma around these conditions and tackle health inequalities.

"How can Scotland change to reduce youth homelessness?"

Clan Childlaw is Scotland's law centre for children and young people. They are dedicated to strengthening children's rights and improving their lives.

"What can housing associations do to prevent fuel poverty?"

Link Housing Group is a collection of award-winning social enterprise companies serving more than 15,000 customers - making them one of the largest social landlords in Scotland.

"How can we make rough sleeping a thing of the past?" 

Rowan Alba is a charity dedicated to end and prevent homelessness in a compassionate, human way without judgment, by providing services to help people live off the streets for life.

 "How can post-16 education in Scotland be the most inclusive in the world?"

sparqs is an agency supporting students to shape the nature of their learning and contribute to the overall success of learning provision, regardless of wherever and however they learn.

"How can society fairly support people to develop long-term financial resilience and capability?"

"How can society fairly support women in the UK to develop long-term financial resilience and capability?"

Scottish Widows has been helping people prepare for the future since 1815. Today they remain as committed as ever to empowering their customers to make the most of their financial future.

Chartered Insurance Institute is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. They are committed to driving confidence in the power of professional standards; competence, integrity and care for the customer.

"How can we build a fair and welcoming Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers?"

Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people in need of refugee protection through a combination of direct services and policy advocacy.

"How can we involve communities in inclusive growth post Covid 19?"

Institute of Public Policy Research Scotland is Scotland's progressive think tank. It is dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.

"How might we equip young people from all backgrounds with the skills they need to tackle the climate crisis?"

Apps for Good is an independent charity, since 2010 they have worked with teachers to unlock the potential of over 200,000 students around the UK, and beyond, with their free technology cources.

"How could Journeys within our Community go further in supporting Cambodian youth in contributing to the sustainable development of their society?"

Journeys within our community is a non-profit organization working to empower low-income Cambodians to lead their communities by providing educational and personal development opportunities, inspiring a mindset of co-responsibility and social service. 

 "How can Scotland save vacant buildings to save the planet?"

Grand Bequest is a property technology company using data analytics, conservation, and sustainability to promote the global redevelopment of vacant buildings.

"How can Scotland inspire successful businesses to become driven by social purpose and not just profit?" 

Everyone’s Edinburgh is part of a growing international cities network promoting wider individual and organisation engagement to impact global change at a city level.

"How can the Scottish space sector become the most sustainable in the world?"

Space Scotland promotes the Scottish space sector as part of the wider UK proposition, focusing on tangible outcomes. The SSLC is an inclusive and diverse community that is open to any organisation with a role to play in development of the Scottish space sector, providing a central hub to coordinate actively across the regional "meta-cluster" and sectoral chain.

"How can tenements in Scotland be supported to tackle the climate crisis making all homes cleaner and greener?"

Under One Roof Scotland promote the management, maintenance, improvement, sustainability and preservation of tenements and tenement communities in Scotland by supporting tenement owners, residents, and neighbourhoods.

"What can football do to support positive environmental change in Scotland?"

Scottish Football Association is the governing body for football in Scotland and it exists to promote, foster and develop the game at all levels in this country.

"How can we tackle overconsumption in fashion?"

Pivot Earth is a new Edinburgh based start-up that re-imagines waste in fashion. Pivot Earth designs minimal, functional pieces from 100% locally sourced waste, guided by their key values of environmentalism, transparency and equity.

"How might Edinburgh create an environmentally sustainable future in the revival of its tourism industry and festivals post Covid 19?"

Edinburgh Tourism Action Group is the umbrella organisation for the tourism sector in Edinburgh.  ETAG aim to create a strong tourism community that works together to deliver sustainable growth for business, a great experience for the visitor and economic benefits for the city and Scotland as a whole.

"How can the construction industry use digital technology to contribute to the circular economy and more liveable cities?"

Robertson Construction Group is one of the UK's largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. Their main objective is to make progress safely towards a sustainable future for the people, communities and their business.

PODFather  develops and delivers electronic proof of delivery and delivery management software for the logistics, construction, home delivery, building materials, field service and healthcare industries.

"How can clients and consultants in the construction industry embrace a philosophy of designing out waste?"

Robertson Construction Group  is one of the UK's largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. Their main objective is to make progress safely towards a sustainable future for the people, communities and their business.

Building Research Establishment  is made up of an innovative group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians who share a common goal, to make the built environment better for all. They help their customers achieve their social, environmental and economic goals by sharing their expertise and products and services. 

"How can Scotland move beyond awareness raising and have the fair-trade concept instilled in public consciousness and buying practices?"

Scottish Fair Trade Forum contributes to building a just, equitable and sustainable world through supporting Scotland to remain a vibrant Fair Trade Nation and working to embed the principles of Fair Trade in all aspects of Scottish society.