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

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