Study Melbourne Leadership Labs is part of Study Melbourne's flagship Empowered program and is designed with a student-centered, strengths-based approach to capacity building and leadership skills development, social entrepreneurship, and volunteering.

Delivered by Campus Consultancy, Study Melbourne Leadership Labs includes a series of free events and streams designed to develop the leadership skills and growth mindsets of international students across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Volunteer to Lead

With over a dozen speakers, community leaders and special guests, this stream is designed for international students and alumni who aspire to increase their leadership skills and take the next steps as community volunteers and leaders.

Students who participate will:

  • Develop their leadership skills giving them an employability edge
  • Prepare a personal action plan to increase your community involvement
  • Network and meet a whole new peer group of likeminded, motivated students and local leaders
  • Learn from some of the most inspiring leaders and influencers in Melbourne

Connect

The CONNECT series includes 4 webinars and an in-person networking event to achieve 3 goals:

  • Create a sense of community for international students and alumni
  • Develop students’ leadership skills and mindsets with engaging guest speakers
  • Expand students’ networks with community leaders and their peers

For each online workshop our leadership expert - Josh Farr, will guide the participants through the leadership journey to be your own leader. The online events will have special guests to connect with the students and speak about their experiences.

4Impact

During Study Melbourne Leadership Labs 4Impact stream, all participants work in teams with their peers and create a project based on one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (note we might select different UNSDG for each iteration of the program):

  • Lifestyle (UNSDG 4) Promoting a sustainable lifestyle (ethical purchases, food, household, health etc.) for individuals.
  • Leadership (UNSDG 5) Promoting women and ways to support women to rise to their potential.
  • Livelihood (UNSDG 8) Promoting financial education and access for all.

At the end of this 10-week program, students can build friendships, develop creativity and leadership skills and work closely with a professional mentor who will guide their team towards success. In the last event, all teams can participate in the final pitch competition with cash prizes for the winning teams!

Contact us if you have questions or want more information.

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15 October

Networking for regional Victoria students

Develop your leadership skills, expand your networks and create lasting connections with this 5-part Leadership Labs Connect series. At the 4th workshop, you will hear from an amazing panel: Tamim Hasan - Student Senate Chair Federation University Australia | Master of Technology in Business Analytics and Enterprise Systems and Juliet B\u1ea3o Ng\u1ecdc Doling - Award-Winning Actor | Geelong Youth Award Winner | Nature, Wild Rhino and AUSMAP Ambassador | Deakin Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Student.
Time: 05:00pm - 07:00pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free
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Melbourne
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17 October

Connect and network in Melbourne

The final in-person event in the Study Melbourne Leadership Labs Connect 5-part series! Grow your leadership skills, expand your network and create lasting connections. At Workshop 5 you will hear from an amazing keynote speaker, an in-person panel as well as network in person with students from this series. Keynote Speaker: Sara Singh Tak. Panellists include: Vaibhav Kashyap, Daisy Wu, Anushka Phal and Alexis Ngunyi.
Time: 04:00pm - 07:00pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free
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20 October

Future Founders Pitch Competition

Submit your best pitch for a chance to win Pitch Competition 2024! Applications are now open. Put together your best 3-minute pitch for a new business, venture or startup and apply for a chance to win up to $5,000 AUD. Up to 5 applicants will be selected as finalists of the Pitch Competition. They will pitch live at the final as part of the Study Melbourne Future Founders Festival, Friday 22 November at State Library Victoria. Applications are open until 11:59pm Sunday 20 October for current and former international students (up to 5-years post-graduation).
Time: 12:00am - 11:59pm (AEDT)
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Melbourne
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22 November

Future Founders Festival

Creativity is the spark that leads to new discoveries and breakthroughs. Join us at the Festival to explore the theme 'Creativity Sparks Innovation'. Hear inspiring founder stories, gain practical advice and make new connections across informative panel talks, interactive sessions, the Pitch Competition Final and a fun evening party.
Time: 10:00am - 09:00pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free
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