Enabling youth to develop future-ready skills through gamification
QS ImpACT global charity, in partnership with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) the world’s leading education company, is leading the initiative to educate and empower young individuals through an immersive game design experience, fostering literacy in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge is a games-for-good event challenging teams from global universities and communities globally to design games to educate and empower their local community on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make an ImpACT through collaboration, action and play.
Before starting the challenge, all participants of the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge will receive specialized training in SDG literacy by the University of Exeter and in game design support by Next Lab at Arizona State University.
These trainings by industry experts will empower participants with useful skills to best map the SDGs through game design, and excel in the challenge.
Open to youth (ages 18 – 35) of all levels and backgrounds who seek to learn about the SDGs and game-design from industry experts while developing skills through challenge-based learning.
Are you a student who wants to learn more about the Skills Challenge?
Join our information sessions for insights on how to register your team, benefits of participation, and finalist & winner team rewards!
Unlock Exclusive Opportunities as a Finalist (and Participating Universities):
The winner
of the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge will be announced at the QS ImpACT Awards in 2025!
Expert mentorship
through one-to-one mentorship session with industry experts
For Students:
Be part of our community!
The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge is a unique opportunity for students from universities worldwide or our council communities to participate in a global competition, and be trained by industry experts in SDG literacy and game design fundamentals.
Recruit your team of up to five members in your local campus or community. Take your impact globally by joining community members from over 87 countries at QS ImpACT. Be recognized for your impact on a global stage while gaining new skills to unlock new career opportunities and learning through our international scholarships and awards.
Our ImpACT Challenges help youth gain future skills by:
Upskilling
through collaborative game design leveraging technology, SDG literacy, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Collaborating
with international teams to develop as next-generation leaders and cross-cultural communicators.
Raising awareness
about the UN SDGs in their local communities.
For Universities:
We invite universities around the world to participate in the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge and raise SDG awareness among your students.
Participation is free for all universities!
Rally your student-teams to co-design interactive games and educate your campus community about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and how they can make an impact.
Drive awareness, action and sustainable change in your university, while equipping your students with essential future skills! Finalist teams will offer universities global visibility at the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards and a featured interview on TopUniversities.com (53 million unique visitors per annum).
Explore university benefits:
Student participation
Certified training on game design platforms
SDG literacy training
For Corporates/Organizations:
The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge fosters SDG literacy and community action through game design. It also empowers students from around to upskill and educate their communities about how to work together to achieve the SDGs.
Partner with QS ImpACT, UNEP-accredited charity, to equip and empower young people with future skills to become catalysts for positive change. Enhance your CSR initiatives and support local communities around the world through collaboration, action and play.
Explore sponsorship and partnership avenues that align your brand with our mission, and support the development of youth innovative solutions.
Explore sponsor benefits:
Access to talent
across global universities and over 18 African countries
Networking opportunities
with expert judges and
industry experts
Be a Thought Leader
in the SDGs and future skills
in techology
Join Our Panel of Esteemed Judges and Mentors
We are seeking knowledgeable and passionate individuals to join our panel of judges and mentors for the upcoming Skills Challenge.This is a unique opportunity to lend your expertise and help shape the futures of young leaders committed to the Sustainable Development Goals. As a judge, you will evaluate innovative solutions and impactful projects that aim to tackle some of the most pressing global issues. As a mentor, you will provide virtual guidance and mentorship in numerous expert areas. Review our application form for more details and requirements.
Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of change-makers. Your knowledge and insights can make a significant impact on the participants and their approaches to global challenges.
Your contribution impacts our mission to globally enable youth to create sustainable solutions to real-life problems. We hope to offer the opportunity to all participants to innovate inspiring solutions, teaching them how to utilize modern-day technology.
For further information, reach out to our team at skillschallenge@qsimpact.org
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