On November 15-16, 2024, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) will launch its third student challenge in collaboration with different Dutch universities. For two days, approximately 50 students will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to one of GAIN’s present-day projects to improve a food system.
With this Student Challenge, GAIN aims to engage students from diverse backgrounds raising awareness of our work on food, nutrition and food systems.
Through expert sessions, we will deepen the students’ understanding of food systems and the global nutrition situation including the link to climate. The students will get insights into the challenges faced when trying to improve international food systems and nutrition. Coaching will be provided on interdisciplinary teamwork and on how to pitch their solutions to a professional jury.
The winners will receive a broader platform to present their solution – they will be invited to speak in front of GAIN’s respective project team, GAIN’s Senior Management team and Executive Director, and other relevant stakeholders. Their solutions might even be implemented in the field!
Why participate?
- Learn about (the challenges of improving) international food systems and nutrition
- Engage with real-world projects of a global non-profit organisation as GAIN
- Receive expert coaching to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Learn to pitch a solution to a professional jury
- Connect with (international) students from across the Netherlands and network with professionals in the field of food and nutrition
Logistics: The student challenge will take place on November 15 & 16, 2024 at a central location in the Netherlands. The challenge is open to max. 50 students from Dutch university (HBO and WO). Both Bachelor (last year) and Master students are welcome, and we encourage students from all study backgrounds: diversity in personal, cultural, and academic backgrounds is valued for creative problem-solving. There are no participation fees, and GAIN will provide food and accommodation for all participants.
Registration: Send an e-mail to studentchallenge@gainhealth.org before 16 September 2024 – Please include your name, university, your studies (title and year), and provide a brief explanation of why you want to participate in this challenge.
Curious about the previous Student Challenge? Watch what happened.