Student Changemakers gives you the opportunity to turn your idea into action. This new programme gives London Met students the chance to identify an issue that matters to them, develop an idea and lead a project that creates positive change.
You’ll receive support, guidance and a paid opportunity to develop your project, build your skills and work with other students and University partners.
Whether you have a big idea or have noticed something that could be improved, Student Changemakers is your opportunity to make a difference.
What could you work on?
Your project could focus on an issue that affects students, your university experience or the wider community.
You don't need to already have a solution. We want you to identify something that matters to you, explore it and work with others to develop an idea for positive change.
Your project must align with one or more of the chosen themes for the academic year 2026/27:
- Belonging and inclusion
- Student success
- Student voice and influence
- Community and connection
- Access and opportunity
You don't need to know exactly what your project will look like yet. What matters is that you have an issue, question or idea that you want to explore.
Find out more
1. Have an idea
Think about an issue, challenge or opportunity you'd like to explore.
2. Develop your proposal
You'll have support to develop your idea and think about what you want your project to achieve.
3. Apply
Submit your project proposal through the Changemakers application process.
4. Get selected
Projects will be assessed through a defined selection process.
5. Lead your project
If selected, you'll receive paid time to work on your project alongside training, mentoring and opportunities to learn from others.
6. Share your learning
You'll have the opportunity to share your experience and project outcomes through an end-of-year student-led showcase symposium.
The programme includes:
- Support to turn your idea into a realistic project.
- Develop skills in areas including leadership, partnership-building, creative problem-solving, community organising and advocacy.
- Opportunities to learn from others, share ideas and reflect on your experience.
- If your project is selected, you'll receive paid time to work on your project through MetTemps.
There are two project models:
Individual project
One student can receive up to 50 paid hours to deliver their project.
Collaborative project
A group of 2–4 students can receive up to 75 paid hours shared across the project team.
Students will also receive payment for attending required training and development sessions.
Yes. Each approved project can access up to £500 towards project activity.
This could support reasonable costs such as:
- Materials and resources
- Catering
- Participant incentives
- Other costs needed to deliver the project
Any expenditure would need to be agreed in advance and follow University financial procedures.
Student Changemakers is open to current London Met students who have an idea for a project and want to take an active role in developing and delivering it.
We're looking for students who are:
- Passionate about making a difference
- Interested in equity, diversity and inclusion
- Willing to listen and work collaboratively
- Interested in developing an idea from concept to delivery
- Ready to take ownership of a project
Make a difference
Turn an issue you care about into a project and take action.
Build your skills
Develop leadership, confidence, advocacy, project development and partnership-working skills.
Get paid
Receive paid time to work on your selected project.
Build your network
Work with students, University staff and external partners.
Showcase your work
Share your work and achievements through the end-of-year showcase symposium.