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Global Grad Show 2021


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As in all previous editions of the Global Grad Show, shortlisted graduates this year demonstrate that they are ready to answer some of the most urgent questions in areas such as healthcare, design, architecture, nutrition and ethics. Discover their top priorities and solutions, as they respond with great speed and empathy to an unpredictable world that too often feels like we are running on emergency mode.

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Healthcare

Hunan University

Home testing device to monitor the spread of infectious diseases and protect health workers

37°C

37°C

Healthcare

École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI)

A new design to raise awareness of thermal contraception for men

5G safe

5G safe

Telecommunication

Caucasus University

Improving the reliability and security of 5G telecommunication networks

AEDES

AEDES

Animals

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

A trap allowing the study of highly resistant mosquitoes causing Dengue fever

Aeon

Aeon

Personal data

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

A digital assistant helping to track and manage our online data and protect our privacy

aeri

aeri

Health monitoring systems

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Breath analysis device to support early detection of illness at home

AKT!V LABOR

AKT!V LABOR

Education

The Free University of Berlin

An interactive toolkit for schoolchildren to learn about traffic safety

AlgoBio

AlgoBio

Safety

University of Waterloo

High-performance atoxic flame retardant made from algae

Algrow

Algrow

Food

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)

Pioneering fresh spirulina market in the Gulf region

ALOE

ALOE

Healthcare

Imperial College London

A personal scanner allowing early remote diagnosis of skin diseases

Amman Agricultural Patch

Amman Agricultural Patch

Urban farming

German Jordanian University

Integrating food and agricultural practices in to city infrastructure

ANDO

ANDO

Healthcare

CENTRO

An adaptable hospital gown that allows medical examinations whilst maintaining patients’ dignity

Aquastor

Aquastor

"Climate, Wildlife and Nature",Water and Sanitation

Parsons School of Design

Biodegradable technology to slow the rapid advance of desertification

Babybo

Babybo

Children

ECAL, Lausanne University of Art and Design

A portable and adaptable baby nest made from safe biomaterials

Bacterial cellulose for architecture

Bacterial cellulose for architecture

Biomaterials

Technical university in Liberec

Developing architectural components based on biomaterials generated by bacterial growth

Bee Week

Bee Week

Awareness

Escuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera

An interactive programme to raise awareness of the importance of bees in our ecosystem

BIZÙ

BIZÙ

Children

Howest, de Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (HOWEST)

Long lasting baby shoes that grow along with their feet

Bo.by

Bo.by

Children

Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków

A communication system connecting parents with premature children in incubators

Braille Emoticons

Braille Emoticons

Disability

PXL – MAD School of Arts Hasselt

Emoticons reinvented in Braille language to expand expressive possibilities for the visually impaired

Breana

Breana

Comfort

Imperial College London

A wearer-centric process to support manufacture of bras for all body shapes and sizes

Bundle

Bundle

Safe healthcare

Rochester Institute of Technology

A system to hold wiring and tubing together, improving the safety of surgical environments

C-Filter

C-Filter

Water pollution reduction

A microfibre-based filtration system to tackle marine pollution

CERES: Cultivating citizen seeds

CERES: Cultivating citizen seeds

Agriculture

École Boulle

A sustainable solution for community-driven food production using and sharing native seeds

CHOSEN

CHOSEN

Food

Pratt Institute

Integrated platform making food banks more efficient, connecting donors and those in need

CityMaker

CityMaker

Social engagement

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design

A digital platform to encourage community participation in city planning

Cohesion

Cohesion

Creative engagement

Carleton University

A platform for cultural institutions to engage audiences and enable them to generate content

Coral Reef Rescuer

Coral Reef Rescuer

World's oceans

Zhejiang University

A marine robot supporting the regeneration of coral reefs

COTEK

COTEK

Healthcare

Rizal Technological University

Portable thermal camera transforming smartphones into fever detectors

DeFeit

DeFeit

Safe healthcare

Providence College of Engineering

Using gaming and blockchain to independently verify the authenticity and safety of drugs

DESINFECTING JACKET

DESINFECTING JACKET

UV light

Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

Jacket pockets with integrated UV light sterilisation, for easy hands sanitation


Caring for Others

Healthcare services designed to reach the most vulnerable

As the world faces an unprecedented health crisis, the efficiency and reach of global healthcare systems have been tested to their limits and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic unveiled structural shortcomings in healthcare provision that some of the best 2021 pro-jects are addressing with innovative healthcare access solutions.

A fairer and safer society

Ethics-focused solutions for a more equitable world

Ongoing debates around gender, diversity and inclusivity have highlighted inequalities that need to be urgently addressed at all levels of society. Many graduates around the world this year, presented projects directly addressing such inequalities and proposed creative ways to overcome them.

Building resilient communities

Connecting people so that no one is at the margins

Our experiences of connecting with others are deeply affected by our abilities and by our ‘place’ in society, especially if we live with a disability. Projects in this group show us how technology can break barriers and help to support the most vulnerable so that their opportunities are not limited.

City Living

Transforming our urban experience for a better quality of life

As cities continue to grow in size and density, our urban experience presents us constantly with new challenges affecting our health and living standards. Projects in this group demonstrate that urban growth can take a more sustainable direction, and that the tech-nology to achieve that is here.

Design against waste

Placing our impact on the planet first

The global waste crisis is far from over. Whilst new recycling solutions are developed, humanity’s ability to generate millions of tons of litter remains largely unaffected. Our shortlisted graduates are rethinking entirely the design of products and services, with waste reduction in mind from the start.

The future of food

Sustaining the planet as we sustain ourselves

We are what we eat. Not simply by virtue of our individual choices, but also as customers of a global food industry that leaves a significant mark on Earth. Shortlisted projects for this edition invite us to rethink our individual and collective eating habits.