How can you get involved?

Self Learn Leadership Resources

A bank of online resources introducing concepts of leadership on our SharePoint account.

Bite-sized introduction to concepts of leadership.
Self-directed learning.

Emerging Leadership Programme

A comprehensive introduction to responsible and accountable value-based leadership open to all students.

Online:  Online programme of engaging tutorials and quizzes via our SharePoint.

In-person: Training day with the uniformed services and workshops on leadership skills with industry experts.

Bespoke Programme: If you are a college or student group, we can facilitate tailored leadership training. Please contact us.

Leadership Academy

The highly competitive year-long programme is designed to help your personal, leadership and professional development.

Personalised mentoring from Durham alumni who are leaders in their field

Programme of workshops, talks and drop-in sessions

A two-day leadership training event

Monthly Newsletter with signposting to internal and external leadership opportunities.

Find out more about our Leadership Academy.

The Leadership Academy Programme is there to support student leaders whilst at university. The one-year programme provides the opportunity for 1:1 mentoring, skills development, workshops and speaker series, interactive think tanks and networking events. 

Collectively, student leaders are provided with an opportunity to engage as a group and define their own values for clubs and societies while being provided with the opportunity to be part of a leadership network of students and global leaders.

Student leaders in the Leadership Academy programme can benefit from: 
1:1 personalised global mentoring from Durham alumni or partners.
A year-long programme of 6 Key virtual, face-to-face workshops and interactive speaker events, delivered by industry leaders including (these are some of the potential workshops and talks on offer):

• Mel Nehbrajani, Director General for the Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance Directorate - Making the most out of relationships.
• Iain Christie, Mediator - Conflict resolution and Social Styles.
• Steven Greenhalph, Leader in employee engagement and corporate social responsibility strategy - Importance of giving gratitude.
• Chris Blois-Brooke, International collaborative network of Community Performance practitioners working in the fields of Education - International development and social change global leadership and ethics.
• Phil Sanderson, Leadership Coach for the Alliance Coaching Limited - Negotiation skills.

Networking events with mentors, global leaders and student leaders in London and Durham.
Think Tanks are a regular space for student leaders and alumni that encourages a forum of debate on current issues, sharing views and insights.
Online Toolkit we have a variety of introductory online modules covering different aspects of leadership.
Welcome and Induction for new Leadership Academy students on 22 June 2023 with a networking opportunity to follow.

Residential training weekend, providing an opportunity to develop key leadership skills and network with other student leaders. (13-15 October 2023).

This programme is aimed at committed student leaders who are invested in upholding the University’s values and culture of excellence, the programme encompasses virtual self-based learning and reflection and in-person, face-to-face, training and opportunities. If you will be accountable for a team or a project in the upcoming academic year, if you've completed the Emerging Leadership Programme or if you have previous experience in leading a team, the Academy is an excellent opportunity for you.

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Leadership Academy. Applications can be found here: 

https://forms.office.com/e/3MX6zsiayT

To find out more, please email durham.leader@durham.ac.uk