The Stellify Award gives you the chance to make a difference in a way that feels authentic to you, your passions and interests. Through volunteering, leadership roles and ethical grand challenges, you’ll not only take action to help causes you truly care about, but will also be prepared for life after university and will enter the world of work feeling confident in your abilities.
Want to find out more about the Award? Need to check your progress? Head to one of our Stellify Drop ins!
Stellify Drop In
Come and Meet the Stellify Team to ask any queries!
Friday 28th February
School of Natural Sciences
Ground Floor Foyer - Alan Turing Building
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday 12th March
School of Health Sciences Hub
Ground Floor - Jean McFarlane Building
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday 26th March
School of Biological Sciences
Ground Floor - Stopford Building
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday 7th May
The Atrium - University Place
11:30am - 1:00pm
From becoming a PASS Leader or Sustainability Champion, through to involvement with societies, sports teams, volunteering and more, there are lots of activities to choose from that will help you progress towards earning the award - all designed to fit around your studies and interests.
Take a look at what's involved and a full list of activities below:
Complete at least two Ethical Grand Challenge activities:
Sustainability Challenge
(Year 1) - PLEASE NOTE THIS CHALLENGE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM 2025/26 ONWARDS
Social Justice Challenge
(Year 2)
Workplace Ethics Challenge
(Year 3, final year)
Complete 25 hours of volunteering which benefits the wider community:
Find a volunteering opportunity on Volunteer Hub or find your own.
You must record all your own volunteering activity on Volunteer Hub to count towards the award.
Complete two approved leadership roles (or one role for two years):
View our list of approved leadership roles and how to apply on the link above.
By completing and logging your activities, all those eligible will receive a certificate at graduation and your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) will be updated to formally recognise your extra-curricular achievements.
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