Applications open: Monday 12 June 2023
Applications close: Monday 14 August 2023
HR professionals continue to play a vital role in supporting university leaders, staff and students to navigate the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as exploring future ways of working and learning.
In light of this, the ACU introduced the HR in HE Community Challenge Grants in 2021. The grants aim to support university HR practitioners in the ever-changing world of work by encouraging collaboration and promoting the sharing of good practice.
The grants can be used to support a diverse range of virtual or in-person projects, workshops, or events, such as:
Who can apply?
The grants are available to staff at ACU member universities working in the area of human resources.
We encourage applicants to collaborate with other ACU member universities to promote further Commonwealth partnerships, but this is not essential.
What does the grant include?
Please request the amount needed for your project.
A total budget of GBP 10,000 is available for this grant scheme. This can be allocated as a number of smaller or larger grants.
The grants are available to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote the essential work of HR and the aims of the HR in HE Community. Institutions who might be willing to match or provide additional funds will be looked upon favourably, but this is not essential.
The HR in HE Community is a forum for all staff working in HR, from the most experienced professionals to those looking to increase, expand or develop their institution’s HR function. The community provides a space for colleagues from across the Commonwealth to share their knowledge, experience and good practice, showcase ideas, and discover potential avenues for collaboration. Members can also keep up-to-date with the latest trends and opportunities and promote the work of their team and university.
Join the CommunityNavroz Surani, Director Human Resources & Talent Development at Aga Khan University spoke at the The ACU's 8th HR in HE Community Conference on brain drain and brain gain. He shares his experience.
ACU HR in HE Community member Elizabeth Baré, Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, talked to us about HR responses to COVID-19.
Dr Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the AIU, reflects on her experience of leading the largest network of higher education institutions and confronting a male-dominated world.
