The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) is launching the USRN Online Forum, a virtual platform designed for USRN member institutions and other higher education institutions to share best practices and
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 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.
In advancing their work on social responsibility, universities around the world talk a lot about public and civic engagement. But how much do universities genuinely involve and listen to the
Universities are increasingly conscious of their role in promoting sustainability, and to this end, several universities have appointed sustainability officers and some have created units responsible for university sustainability initiatives.
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.