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ACU Synthesis: July 2023

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July 5, 2023

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Mark Wamai

UN-Habitat Assembly and members of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) at the meeting on 5th June 2023 where the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Photo: ACU.

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Welcome to the July edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news, events and funding opportunities from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Highlights

ACU joins forces with UN-Habitat to tackle rapid urbanisation and climate change
- The ACU and other members of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative have signed an agreement with UN-Habitat to help tackle the urgent issues raised by rapid urbanisation.
ACU Summer School starts this week
- 40 students from ACU member universities have now arrived in South Africa at Stellenbosch University, our hosts for this year’s ACU Summer School.
Next issue of The ACU Review launching soon
- The ACU Review celebrates the extraordinary work of member universities across the Commonwealth. This issue explores how the humanities are helping to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
June events with our members
- Uni20 Conference: Uni20 explored the role of universities in the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The conference highlighted higher education’s ability to encourage mutual understanding, and explored why it’s essential to build collaborative networks and partnerships.
- Times Higher Education (THE) Sub-Saharan African University Forum: The dedication and excellence of ACU members was acknowledged in the recent THE rankings. ACU members made up seven of the top 10 universities in the region, including the number one spot.
Upcoming events
- ACU Canada Symposium 2023: VCs and other senior higher education stakeholders will come together to share experiences, ideas, and debate around how universities are tackling inequity, the distinct and shared challenges they face, and how international collaboration can support their efforts.
Grants and funding opportunities
- Tackle sexual harassment: apply for a Martha Farrell Fellowship – Fellows will receive access to the training programme and follow-up support from the Martha Farrell Foundation. In addition, each fellow will receive a grant of GBP 1,000 to support their project.
- PhD opportunity: further your Commonwealth-related research – The Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships provide support for research projects on Commonwealth-related themes. Two studentships are available each year of up to GBP 5,500 each.