University of Waterloo’s SheCycle project – an initiative to introduce a unique antimicrobial reusable sanitary pad that can be locally sourced and distributed in Uganda – won the 2019 World’s Challenge Challenge, which was held this week at Western University in...
Worlds Challenge Challenge
University students from around the globe vie for top prize at World’s Challenge Challenge
Students from some of the world's best universities are investigating global issues like easier access to safer surgeries, building sustainable communities, improving elderly health and saving the world from the overuse of plastics and their findings will be shared...
‘Fueled’ by electric cars, the University of Otago wins 2018 World’s Challenge Challenge
A team of extraordinary students from the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand has won the 2018 World’s Challenge Challenge, which took place this week at Western University in London, Canada. Team Otago delivered its award-winning idea for a solution to a...
Students from around the world solve global issues with $52,500 at stake
Students from some of the world's best universities are visiting Western University this week to compete in the international World's Challenge Challenge. Over the past few months, extraordinary students from 15 participating partner universities and eight countries –...
International teams compete for $45,000 to solve world problems
Some heavy-hitting global issues – from elephant-poaching to plastic pollution -- will take the spotlight when 10 student teams from six countries converge on Western University this week. The stakes are high for the students as they vie for a share of $45,000 in...