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The World’s Big Problems and How to Influence the Solutions

Posted on 21 February 2020

Develop leadership skills at the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Summer School.

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Summer School is taking place in York between 13-24 July.

With a theme of ‘The World’s Big Problems and How to Influence the Solutions’, hear from leading academics on ways to address global challenges and gain skills to influence change.

Over the two weeks you will:

  • attend workshops on persuasive communications, leadership, intercultural leadership and influence and use of social media to instigate debate;
  • work collaboratively with students from a diverse range of backgrounds from other WUN universities;
  • hear from a UK MP on their experience of influencing change;
  • meet local organisations who champion sustainability;
  • extend your network of global contacts through engagement with fellow participants and speakers.

Fees

£1,600 per student (includes all teaching, accommodation, trips and £100 campus food vouchers)

Eligibility

You're eligible to apply if you’re in your penultimate year of undergraduate study.

Application deadline

Monday 30 March 2020

Apply for the Worldwide Universities Network Summer School