Past Events

Hult Prize Competition

HULT PRIZE COMPETITION

SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEURSHIP $1M PRIZE

The Hult Prize is the world's largest student competition for social entrepreneurship. UNIVEN students pitched innovative solutions to global challenges using the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Held: 24 February 2026

UCERI Boardroom, UNIVEN

Waste Innovation Challenge

WASTE INNOVATION CHALLENGE

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

Students showcased innovative solutions for waste management, promoting circular economy principles and sustainable practices in the Vhembe district.

Held: 15 January 2026

UCfERI Centre, UNIVEN

The System Challenge

THE SYSTEM CHALLENGE

SYSTEMS THINKING INNOVATION GLOBAL FINALS

An interdisciplinary challenge requiring participants to use systems-thinking approach to problem-solving. Students mapped complex social and environmental issues.

Develop systems thinking skills
Connect with socially conscious students
Share findings at Global Finals

Held: 28 November 2025

UCfERI Boardroom, UNIVEN