“Play2Act – UNDP” has won the prestigious Impact Case Study of the Year award at the University of Bolton, UK

• Celestine Iwendi (Data Lead, University of Bolton)

🌟 Award-Winning Research with Real-World Impact! 🌍📚

We are thrilled to announce that our project “Play 2 Act – UNDP” has won the prestigious Impact Case Study of the Year award! 🏆🎉

This powerful initiative, led by the GREAT team -

👏 Prof. Paul Hollins
👏 Prof. Celestine Iwendi, PhD SMIEEE FHEA FIMC CMC
👏 Rebecca Harris
👏 Dr. Paul Watson
👏 Dr. Anchal Garg
👏 Dr. Pradeep Hewage
👏 EU GREAT Partners
—has demonstrated how applied research, storytelling, and digital technology can inspire behavioural change and support sustainable development.

But this win is not just ours.
🔖 A heartfelt thank you to the students who have supported our work across numerous publications, contributed fresh insights, and shown unwavering dedication to impactful research. Your contributions continue to shape the future of innovation in our school and beyond.
💡 Let this award be a reminder that when researchers, practitioners, and students collaborate, change happens - not just in journals, but in the lives of people and communities worldwide.

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