The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is seeking proposals from member universities to host the ACU Summer Schools. Hosting an ACU Summer School is a great way to enhance your university’s visibility to international students and academics. ACU Summer School brings together 40-50 students from around the Commonwealth for an exciting week of expert lectures, group project work, field trips, skills development, and social and cultural activities.
The Summer School is open to postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students from Commonwealth universities. Each year, ACU-funded bursaries are available for approximately 50% of participants from member universities who have not previously had the opportunity to travel overseas. Taking part in an international summer school is an excellent way for students to learn new skills, increase their intercultural understanding, and build diverse new networks.
Themes, Eligibility, and Timelines: ACU is seeking proposals on topics linked to the following themes:
- Ocean science and the blue economy.
- Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Peace and reconciliation.
- Decolonising the curriculum.
As part of the proposal, you must submit the following:
- Explain the theme and details of your university’s institutional expertise in that area.
- Learning outcomes.
- Details of their organising committee, including the academic lead and visa/immigration contact.
- Details of proposed speakers.
- A draft programme - the programme should be broken down day by day and include a mix of lectures/seminars, discussions, skills development, group project work leading to project presentations, intercultural sessions, and field trips (which should feed into the group project work) social events and one full-day excursion.
- A proposed budget. The host institution is required to contribute at least 50% of event costs. The ACU cannot fund the host institution's staffing costs or pay speaker fees but will contribute to event costs such as accommodation, catering, transport, entrance fees and welcome packs. Please give costs in both local currency and GBP.
- Accommodation and venue details.
- Safeguarding and student welfare information.
- A letter from the Executive Head of the institution expressing support for the planned event. The letter should explain how the event links to the university's expertise and should confirm that the university will commit to dedicating sufficient staff time, resources and facilities to enable the delivery of the event.
Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link HOST Association of Commonwealth Funding Scholarships for Students
