U21 Global Citizens helps students to develop ideas together, across borders and time zones. You will develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century whilst tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems, outlined in the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). With the support of trained facilitators, participants are guided to reflect on the improvement in their cultural competency and awareness throughout the course and how they, as individuals and as groups, can turn their learning into valuable global action.
Program dates: 10-28 March 2025
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025 (places are limited, so apply early to avoid missing out)
Programme overview and themes
Over the three-week program you will:
- Connect, learn and discuss global issues with students around the world including social and environmental challenges. You will be part of a cohort of up to 2000 student innovators across the world.
- Experience international co-operation and leadership that is flexible around your studies. You will undertake around 9 hours of learning across 3 weeks of online engagement, discussions and development.
- Meet like-minded individuals to develop ideas for social change. You will have time to work in smaller groups on the topics that interest you via additional, optional online workshops run in real-time with students across the world. These workshops consolidate learning and create connections. Students will have the opportunity to choose to attend sessions at a time that suits them.
- Take the first steps to creating your own social enterprise innovation via access to insights from global leaders who will share their knowledge and experience.
Who can take part?
- Any registered student (post or undergraduate) at a U21 member university.
- All applicants must be over the age of 18 at the time of the course start date
Time commitment
1 x 1.5 hour live online sessions each week, with the rest of the project work undertaken flexibly, online around your other commitments (approximately an addition 1.5 hour each week).
LinkedIn Micro-credential
Successful completion of the program and all activities will earn you a micro-credential which you can display on your LinkedIn profile, demonstrating that you have developed the skills to tackle complex global issues and stand up as a leader.
Ready to apply?
UNSW students must complete 2 steps to be considered for a place on this program:
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Register your interest UNSW Learning Abroad Short Programs Application Form
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Apply to U21 Global Citizens on the U21 website
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025 (places are limited, so apply early to avoid missing out)