PolyU Rwanda Service-Learning Programme 2024
USRN Virtual Boot Camp + Seed Fund Competition: Innovating for the COVID New Normal
The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) is very pleased to welcome two new member institutions: Duy Tan University and University Paris-Est Créteil. This addition brings the total number of USRN
The International USR Summit 2024, themed “University Social Responsibility: Educational Transformation and Sustainable Development”, was co-hosted by Beijing Normal University and the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) from 21 to
The Amsterdam Sustainability Institute (ASI) at VU Amsterdam is hosting a webinar focusing on VU’s progress towards becoming fossil-free on 17 September 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 CEST. In April this
VU Amsterdam recently introduced the “Mixed Classroom Model” to USRN member institutions through a highly successful online workshop from 3 June to 8 July 2024. The six-week programme received positive
From 15 to 29 July 2024, five students from USRN member institutions, including Ateneo de Manila University, Beijing Normal University, and Rhodes University, participated in an international Service-Learning Programme organised
The Call for Abstracts and Registrations for the International USR Summit 2024 is now open. The Summit, themed “University Social Responsibility: Educational Transformation and Sustainable Development” will take place from 21 to
The International USR Summit 2024, themed “Educational Transformation and Sustainable Development”, was co-hosted by Beijing Normal University and the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) from 21 to 23 October 2024.
Internationalisation and global learning are important learning outcomes in higher education, and an increasing amount of resources are poured into learning programs that facilitate global learning, such as student exchange
Digital media have increased the resources available to universities to develop and implement innovative university social responsibility (USR) projects using hybrid approaches of engagement. This webinar will focus on the
In 2018 the universities in the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) embarked on the ambitious project of creating a collaborative Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This paper describes the joint nature of the project, challenges faced, lessons learned, and tips for success in joint projects for MOOC creation as well as for USR policy making and implementation.
This book provides a critical review of the theory and practice of University Social Responsibility.