Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Summer School Programme 2021
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Summer School Programme: Applications are welcomed from students at ACU member universities to apply for the ACU Summer School programme. Students are invited to join for a two-week virtual event exploring the theme ‘Urban disasters: Vulnerability and resilience in a pandemic’.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities Summer School is a transformative opportunity which connects students across the Commonwealth. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline
Programme Sponsor(s): Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Programme to be taken: Online
Programme Worth: See Programme Benefits (below)
Theme: Urban Disasters: Risk and Resilience in a Pandemic
Country/Candidate Eligibility: Students from ACU member institutions
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Summer School Programme, applicants must:
- Be a current postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) or final-year undergraduate students at ACU member university.
- Not have previously travelled outside their home region or already participated in an ACU Summer School.
- Be willing to abide by the rules and regulations governing the conduct of participants at the summer school.
Programme Benefits
- Talks by leading international speakers
- Engaging and challenging group project work
- Networking opportunities
- Intercultural sessions
- Skills development
- The chance to learn about the history and culture of Mumbai.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the ACU Summer School Programme are to complete an online application form. As part of the form, students must attach an academic reference from a lecturer at their current university and answer the following questions in 150-250 words each.
- Explain how your academic studies and/or interests, achievements, work experience and volunteering experience fit with the theme of the summer school
- Briefly describe a challenge related to the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by a town/city in your country and how the community responded
- How could the subject that you are studying/researching contribute to addressing a challenge related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or future pandemics?
- Explain how you plan to share and communicate the knowledge gained during the summer school
Application Deadline: 14 April 2021 at 16:00 UTC+1
