ACU SUMMER SCHOOL 2021

Organized by The Association of Commonwealth Universities with Jamsetji

Tata School of Disaster Studies, TISS

Urban disasters: Risk and

resilience in a pandemic

Virtual event: 2-13 August 2021

Learn about urban disasters and concepts of disaster vulnerability, risk, and resilience by applying for the ACU Summer School 2021.

Application deadline: 14 April at 16:00 UTC - http://bit.ly/3cq6TWu

Organised in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, the event boasts a highly interactive, two-week programme covering a range of interesting topics, taking place on the 2-13 August 2021. From the impact of COVID-19 on international policies, to global urbanisation challenges, delegates will reflect on a range of topics to explore community-based initiatives and the potential for collaborative governance.

Open to post-graduate or final year undergraduate students, the event will provide opportunities for cross cultural learning, skills development and engaging group project work. The event is free to attend but participants will be selected as part of a competitive selection process.

Delegates can expect:

•  Lectures by leading international speakers
•  Engaging and challenging group project work
•  Networking opportunities
•  Intercultural sessions
•  Skills development
• A chance to learn about the history and culture of Mumbai.

You can find further information on the ACU website -

https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/grants/acu-summer-school/