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Global challenges
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World Urban Forum
The Commonwealth, Cities and the World Urban Forum
Published on 27 April 2020 Dr Ian Rowlands reflects on his experience attending the 10th World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, an international gathering for sustainable urbanization. Read this article -
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Global challenges
SDGs
Commonwealth Futures
Commonwealth Futures: Reimagining Peace
Published on 02 April 2020 The third Commonwealth Futures workshop, 'Reimagining Peace', convened 30 young leaders in South Africa to explore the role of student leaders in building peaceful, cohesive societies. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Africa
CIRCLE
Research uptake
SDGs
Climate and the environment
Raising awareness among smallholder farmers on the impacts of climate change on agriculture
Published on 28 February 2020 CIRCLE Fellow Dr. Hannah Karuri shares her work with smallholder farming communities to build climate resilience. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Commonwealth Futures
O P Jindal Global University
India
CHOGM
SDGs
Commonwealth Futures: Inspiring Global Citizens
Published on 19 February 2020 The second Commonwealth Futures workshop brought 28 student leaders to India, to explore Gandhian principles, challenge perceptions, share knowledge and develop tools to build social cohesion. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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University of Mauritius
Newcastle University
Dr Joanna Newman
Higher Education and the SDGs Network
University leaders convene at Wilton Park to drive SDG agenda forward
Published on 29 January 2020 Find out what happened when academics, policymakers and government officials from across the globe came together to share best practice and develop ways to work in partnership to address the SDGs. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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HRH The Duchess of Sussex
Blue Charter
SDGs
ACU Summer School
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
2019 at the ACU
Published on 17 December 2019 As 2019 draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to look back at how the ACU has worked with its members and partners to deliver on our core mission: building a better world through higher education. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Commonwealth Futures
CHOGM
Commonwealth youth leaders convene in the UK for the inaugural Commonwealth Futures workshop
Published on 09 December 2019 The inaugural workshop in the Commonwealth Futures series took place at Cumberland Lodge, UK, from 1-3 December 2019 on the theme ‘Commonwealth Futures: Youth Perspectives’. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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Dr Joanna Newman
SDGs
Our united commitment to higher education
Published on 09 December 2019 None of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identified in the UN Agenda 2030 can be achieved without the contribution of higher education and research. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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SDGs
A report from Paris – putting higher education on the global stage
Published on 05 December 2019 This November has provided some grounds for optimism for both UNESCO and for international higher education. Read this article -
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Access and inclusion
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South Africa
SDGs
Gender
The Duchess of Sussex
Inclusive universities = inclusive societies
Published on 08 October 2019 The ACU's Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, visits University of Johannesburg to discuss how universities can build fairer and safer societies for all. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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University of Mauritius
SDGs
ACU Summer School
ACU Summer School 2019 brings students from across the Commonwealth to Mauritius
Published on 29 August 2019 The 2019 ACU Summer School brought students from across the Commonwealth to the University of Mauritius to focus on the theme 'Public health: from a small island state to the global community'. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Climate and the environment
Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
SDGs
Commonwealth universities join forces to prepare for climate resilience
Published on 06 August 2019 Universities from across the Commonwealth have pledged to work together to support higher education institutions and their communities to develop resilience to climate change Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Blue Charter
SDGs
Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear: Why education is key to managing the menace of plastic pollution
Published on 22 July 2019 Maurice Beseng writes about his Blue Charter Fellowship experience in Cameroon, where he studied the fishing gear crisis and its contribution to plastic pollution. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
Dr Joanna Newman
Higher Education and the SDGs Network
New network on higher education and the SDGs launched
Published on 11 July 2019 A new network to boost the contribution of universities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched by the ACU. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Dr Joanna Newman
Teaching and learning
Higher education’s essential contribution to the SDGs
Published on 10 July 2019 None of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved without the contribution of higher education – through research, teaching, and community engagement. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Blue Charter
Research uptake
SDGs
Climate and the environment
Challenging attitudes towards plastic consumption in India
Published on 02 May 2019 Rajkumar Sahoo is a PhD Student from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, India, where his research focuses on the sustainable consumption of single-use plastics in Indian cities. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Blue Charter
SDGs
Research uptake
Turning the tide against plastics!
Published on 02 May 2019 Refilwe Mofokeng is a PhD candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where her research focuses on quantifying marine related pollution. Read this article -
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Dr Joanna Newman
City, University of London
Peace and Reconciliation Network
Gender
SDGs
The Duchess of Sussex
HRH The Duchess of Sussex makes first official visit as ACU Patron
Published on 31 January 2019 HRH The Duchess of Sussex joined ACU staff, students, and academics at City, University of London, today for her first official visit as Patron of the ACU. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Higher education and the sustainable development agenda in Pakistan
Published on 24 January 2019 How can higher education institutions improve the sustainable development agenda in Pakistan? Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
Climate and the environment
SDGs
Pacific
Inaugural meeting of ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network takes place in Fiji
Published on 23 October 2018 Universities from across the Commonwealth came together to share expertise and experiences of coping with natural disasters at the first meeting of the ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network Read this article
