The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2023

The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge is back in person for its 9th iteration!

Suitable for pre-university students in the UK, the Youth Challenge is a week long summer school, this year taking place between Saturday 22nd July ～ Sunday 30th July 2023.

The Youth Challenge 2023 will be hosted in three locations: Rikkyo School in England, West Sussex; Cambridge University, Cambridge; and UCL, London.

 

This year's theme is Resilience:

"Our world in 2023 is experiencing diverse challenges, including natural disasters, war, the pandemic and economic recession. We need a society where it can adopt rapid and agile recovery from dynamic and unpredictable challenges. Therefore, we are confronting the topic of ‘resilience of the global society’ in the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2023 this year, offering opportunities to every individual to consider what resilience means to you."

 

The programme is a great chance for students from the UK to meet high school students coming from Japan, to participate in cultural exchange, and gain valuable skills to prepare for higher education with the guidance of university lecturers!

 

The two-week programme includes:

   --- University-style lectures delivered by professors from top universities

   --- UCL Grand Challenge Workshop which facilitates teamwork, problem solving, and presentation skills

   --- Social activities

How much does it cost?

The fee below covers the complete cost of the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2023,  excluding accommodation fees.

To secure your place on the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2023, you will need to pay your fees in full. Details of how to pay your fees will be provided as part of the application process.

£100

The standard programme fee in the past was £300, however by courtesy of various sponsors in the UK, the fee for UK based participants has been reduced to £100.

 

As an added bonus, the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge may count for your Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) as a Residential activity.

Your participation in the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2023 does not count towards a DofE Award in itself.

 

Applications are now open but spaces are limited and may fill up, so register now to avoid disappointment!

For more detailed information and registration, please visit the official website:

https://www.ucl-japan-youth-challenge.com/

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