***APPLY here by 25th October, 10am***
Applications are open for ACCEL, the Academy for Churchill College Enterprise and Leadership. This is a fantastic leadership development opportunity for engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students.
About ACCEL
ACCEL addresses the UK skills gap in engineering and STEM. The programme supplements the outstanding technical knowledge from your course with opportunity to practice and build the skills, confidence and aptitude to become leaders of tomorrow and make a positive impact in research and industry.
ACCEL is run in partnership with the Møller Institute executive education provider. They have over 30 years experience delivering programmes like this with UK and international groups ranging from industry to many of the world’s senior leaders. So, if you’ve ever wondered what happens in the buildings by the side of the playing fields, this is your chance to find out first hand!Â
Any questions, contact: rachel.thorley@chu.cam.ac.uk
Eligibility and why get involved?
There are 16 places available. Applications are open to:Â
- Undergraduate engineers, chemical engineers, NST, comp sci and Maths (2nd and 3rd years)
- Engineering postgraduate STEM students (2nd or 3rd years)
- Medics/Vets (preclinical years 2 and 3, clinical years 4 and 5)
If you’re an undergraduate:  You might be looking to boost your skill set, get better at managing coursework, or thinking about next steps and applying for internships, or not sure what your goals are and want a bit of direction – this is for you!
If you’re a postgraduate: This is a great time to think a bit outside of your PhD project and what your next steps might be. This is a great way to make connections, build skills and explore your interests.
Programme Outline & Commitment
6 Workshops:
Each on a different aspect of leadership development. Workshops are at the Møller Institute and led by their experienced team.
Funding and Project opportunities
There will be the opportunity to apply for funding to complete an extended project to make a positive impact. This is an opportunity to put your new skills to use and explore something you are interested in outside of your course academic requirements.
These projects can take a range of approaches and may include internships, community, design and research projects. If you are an undergraduate, these will necessarily be completed in summer 2024. For postgraduates, this timeline is more flexible.
Online Presence
Those participating will have the opportunity to share their profile/project via the college website. This is a marker of your participation and will be an asset, strengthening future job applications.
Celebration event
This will take place just before the start of Michaelmas the following year. Students and Mentors are invited to celebrate their achievements and showcase experiences from the summer.
Looking forwards
There will be opportunities for ongoing engagement with the ACCEL community the following academic year. This will be light touch and include seminars, networking and celebrations.
These run fortnightly on Monday afternoons 4:00-5:30 pm through Michaelmas and Lent.
Those selected for the programme must have a commitment to participate in all 6 workshops and the celebration event.
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| 11/11/24 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 1 | Study Centre |
| 25/11/24 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 2 | Study Centre |
| 27/1/25 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 3 | Study Centre |
| 10/2/25 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 4 | Study Centre |
| 24/2/25 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 5 | Study Centre |
| 10/3/25 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Workshop 6 | Study Centre |
| 8/10/25 | 6:30-9:30 pm | Celebration event | Celebration event & reception – Møller Insitute
Dinner in FDR |
