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.

Accelerate teams and personal development in a free, supportive 1-Year Leadership Academy programme. Designed to equip students to lead with confidence and values, along with an opportunity to advance leadership skills, the programme offers varied opportunities and resources in an engaging and interesting environment.

Whilst on the programme, students gain access to: 

• 6 Key Workshops and Speaker Series with Global Leaders and Leadership Specialists. These take place in-person and virtual in the evening during the Michaelmas and Epiphany terms.
  
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  • TBA March- Respect, Values and Behaviours Workshop with Mel Nebhrajani
  • 14th March- Demonstrating your Leadership Competence
    
• 1:1 Personal Global Leader Mentor matched to their career and interests, to support leadership, professional and personal development. Find out more on our mentors and students testimonials here. 

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

This programme is aimed at committed student leaders who are investing 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.