The annual ACU Summer School is a transformative opportunity for Commonwealth students to come together and explore multidisciplinary, global issues.
The annual ACU Summer School event is a forum for students from every corner of the Commonwealth to discuss multidisciplinary issues of global importance.
Established in 2011, a key element of the School is the aim to mix local and regional students with their peers who may have not ever had the opportunity to leave their own regions.
Each year, we partner with a different ACU member university to co-host the event on a different theme.
What does this opportunity include?
ACU Summer School is a transformative opportunity which connects students across the Commonwealth. Participants can expect:
- Talks by leading international speakers
- Engaging and challenging group project work
- Networking opportunities
- Intercultural sessions
- Skills development
How to apply
Students in the final year of their undergraduate degree who expect to move to postgraduate study, or those already studying for a postgraduate degree (full or part time) are eligible to apply to attend. Qualifying students from ACU member institutions will be eligible to apply for bursaries.
Applications for ACU Summer School 2023
Applications opened: Monday 5 Dec 2022
Applications closed: Monday 30 Jan 2023
More information
The School is hosted in a different country each year. In previous years it has been hosted in the following countries - each exploring a range of topics.
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Stellenbosch University, South Africa |
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Leeds Trinity University, UK |
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India |
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University of Cape Coast, Ghana |
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2019 |
University of Mauritius |
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2018 |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2017 |
Bath Spa University, UK |
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2016 |
University of Rwanda |
Adebola Adeoti from Nigeria tells us about ACU Summer School 2023 at Stellenbosch University.
Aadesh Shinde, an undergraduate from Nirma University, India, took part in the ACU Summer School 2021.
Baimba Osman Sheriff talks to us about his ACU Summer School experience.
