ACU Summer School 2022
31st July 2022
Postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students at ACU member universities joined us in Leeds, UK from 31 July – 8 August 2022 for the ACU Summer School. Hosted by Leeds Trinity University, UK, the event brought together students from across the Commonwealth to explore themes relating to 'Sports and regeneration: Driving sustainability, community and wellbeing'.
By taking part in this event, students experienced:
- Social events
- Engaging and challenging group project work
- Sports sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Intercultural sessions and cultural sharing
Speakers
Professor Charles Egbu
Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Trinity University, UK
Mr David Geldart
Founder and Chairman, Bambisanani Partnership, UK
Nigel Harrison
Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, UK
Mr Rich Hayden
Managing Director, SevenSun, UK
Sarah Todd
Sport Development Manager, Leeds Trinity University, UK
Dr Leigh Hoath
Associate Professor (Professional Practice) in science education
Dr Mark Fogarty
Director of Academic Partnerships, Leeds Trinity University
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Sunday 31 July |
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Arrivals day |
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Evening |
Welcome dinner |
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Monday 1 August |
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Morning |
Welcome session Lecture: Sustainability and the SDGs – Professor Charles Egbu, Vice Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University Orientation and campus introduction game |
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Afternoon |
Visit to Leeds city centre |
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Evening |
Social activities |
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Tuesday 2 August |
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Morning |
Morning yoga (optional) Lecture: The role of sport in tackling the sustainable development goals - Dr Jo Clarke Group project brief Good governance and financial sustainability within the global sport sector – Sarthak Mondal |
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Afternoon |
Sport and regeneration: the legacy of the 2014 Grand Depart Intercultural workshop |
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Evening |
Social activities |
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Wednesday 3 August |
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Morning |
The Bambisanani Partnership - David Geldart Case study: Presentation by Think Pacific |
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Afternoon |
Workshop: How to pitch like a pro Group project work |
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Evening |
Social activities |
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Thursday 4 August |
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Morning |
Morning Yoga (optional) Group project work Lecture: Physical activity for healthy, sustainable, and inclusive communities – Dr Bernadette Nakabazzi |
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Afternoon |
Case study: Presentation by Cricket Without Boundaries Workshop: Practical Cricket session |
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Evening |
Fun quiz |
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Friday 5 August |
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Morning |
Mindfulness session Lecture: Exercise, nutrition and sustaining your health for the future - Dr Mark Fogarty Field trip to Otley Chevin with wellbeing walk |
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Afternoon |
Wellbeing walk |
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Evening |
International night: sharing our talents |
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Saturday 6 August |
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Morning |
Group project presentations |
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Afternoon |
An afternoon of sports and activities |
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Evening |
Closing dinner and award ceremony |
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Sunday 7 August |
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Day trip to York |
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Monday 8 August |
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Departures day |