Triggering Change Competition FAQs
When is the submission deadline for the Triggering Change pitch and how can I register?
In Fall 24 the pitch is due on November 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM CET. Late submissions
will not be accepted. When submitting, make sure that your video is uploaded on YouTube
as "unlisted." For team submissions, include all members' names in the Submission
Form.
Can I participate in Triggering Change if I miss a Prep session?
Attendance at all Prep sessions is mandatory. However, if you have a valid reason
for missing a session, you can receive a recording of the session by writing to [email protected].
Is the Sulitest mandatory? Is it graded? What does it involve?
The Sulitest Online Survey is a learning and knowledge-assessment tool intended to
increase participants’ eco-literacy. You are required to take the survey before (by
October 10) and after (by October 30) you participate in Triggering Change. Not completing
both sessions of Sulitest will result in not receiving credit for the pitch and not
being eligible for the Certificate in Sustainability. The results of the Sulitest do not impact your grade and are anonymous.
What are the key elements to cover in my Triggering Change pitch?
Your pitch should address: 1. why the environmental issue is important to your chosen
audience; 2. what the challenge is from an environmental sustainability perspective
(what is the “problem you are addressing”); 3. how your audience can make a difference
(what is the “solution” you are proposing); 4. what are you asking your audience to
do concretely (what is the “call to action”). No PowerPoint presentations or static
monologues in front of a screen are acceptable. Be creative! Choose an unusual venue
and a creative format that help engage the audience and make it want to act!
Are there specific guidelines for audio and visual quality when recording?
Ensure both audio and visual quality is excellent, especially when recording outdoors.
It affects the evaluation of your pitch.
Can I participate in Triggering Change to earn the Certificate in Sustainability?
Yes, once you have completed the requirements (Sulitest sessions, prep session attendance,
on-time submission), you are eligible for the Certificate in Sustainability.
What format should my Triggering Change pitch take?
Your presentation should consist of a two-minute video, either done individually or
in a pair, and sent through a Google form. You should choose a format and method appropriate
to your idea, which might include a presentation, dialogue, prototype, or even a performance
held in an engaging space. Be creative and catch your audience’s attention!
What are the judging criteria?
The judging criteria include:
- Knowledge of the chosen SDG
- Creativity and proposing a realistic, sustainable solution
- Quality of the pitch and video
Who is on the selection committee?
The selection committee comprises:
- Prof. Francesco Bedeschi, Residence Director, Faculty of Architecture, U. of Arkansas Rome Program
- Prof. Karen Cripps, Senior Lecturer in Responsible Management & Leadership/ Oxford Brookes University
- Giacomo Di Capua, Postgraduate researcher in Climate Health Economics
- Prof. Michèle Favorite, Business Communication and Public Relations, John Cabot University
- Asia Guerreschi, Ph.D. Candidate for Sustainability and Wellbeing
- Prof. Carola Hieker, Honorary Professor for Transformation Leadership, UCL
- Prof. Tanja Lanza, Entrepreneur & senior strategy consultant, Lecturer in Marketing, John Cabot University