Transforming universities for a changing climate
The ACU is pleased to be a partner in the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate (Climate U) project.
Read this articleWith many Commonwealth countries on the frontline of climate change, the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network is working to build resilience within universities and their wider communities.
Established in partnership with Fiji National University (FNU), the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), the network links universities directly affected by climate change with those that have expertise in building resilience.
Through the sharing of knowledge and best practice, the network helps to directly address the practical needs of universities and communities, while providing a platform for universities to connect with policymakers and develop effective approaches to resilience and disaster preparedness.
Open to professional and academic staff at ACU member universities, the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants support collaborative work focused on the network priority themes. Applications have now closed and will reopen in 2021.
Find out moreOur networks are spaces where knowledge, capacity and resources can be shared. Crucially, they are practical, with activities that have a direct impact on university practice and the wider world. Benefits include:
There are two main ways to be part of the network:
Network member
Networks are open to all staff members and students at ACU member universities - with over 500 member universities in 50 countries, that’s a potential group of 10 million students and more than 1 million academic and professional staff.
Whether you are a student, vice-chancellor, academic or professional at an ACU member university, by joining a network you will instantly become part of a global collaboration with a diverse set of potential partners. You can join as many ACU networks and communities as you like, at any time.
Steering committee
The steering committee sets the vision, strategic direction and delivery plans for the network. Some committee members also lead a thematic group that focuses on a mission-oriented or subject based theme for the network.
More information
To find out more, email resilience@acu.ac.uk