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The Talloires Network is a collective of individuals and institutions committed to promoting the civic roles and social responsibilities of higher education. Find out more >>


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Calling all Students: Take Our Survey!

Student Survey Are you a college or university student? The Talloires Network wants to hear from you! If you are interested in civic engagement and social responsibility, we'd like to connect you to other committed students around the globe. We look forward to hearing from you! Take the survey>>

Talloires Network Students attend CGIU!

Talloires Students CGIU The inaugural meeting of CGIU, held March 14-16 2008, was a tremendous success! The Talloires Network funded the participation of 11 students from Australia, Brazil, Jerusalem, Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela. In addition, students from Tufts, Syracuse and Georgetown Universities joined our discussions. Read more>>

IAU Conference in Utrecht

IAU Utrecht The IAU will host their conference from 15-18 July 2008 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The theme of the conference, Higher Education and Research Addressing Local and Global Needs, will emphasize the responsibilities of higher education institutions to serve the world around them. In addition, Talloires Network representatives will be organizing a workshop at this meeting. Read more>>

CIVICUS Youth Assembly 2008

CIVICUS The CIVICUS Youth Assembly will take place 16-21 June 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. CIVICUS will sponsor accommodation, food, program events and delegate fees, and will also offer a limited number of travel bursaries. Delegate places will be awarded to the strongest applicants from around the world. Read more>>

AUCEA launches a call for papers

AUCEA

The Australian Universities Civic Engagement Alliance (AUCEA) is launching a call for papers for their annual conference to take place on 9-11 July 2008 in Queensland. The theme of the conference is: "Engaging for a Sustainable Future." Read more>>


Program Profile

University of Western Sydney (Australia)

University of Western Sydney (Australia)
UWS Learning and Literacy Alliances

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) serves the fastest growing urban region in Australia. The region is large, young, culturally diverse and with significant areas and groups that suffer socioeconomic disadvantage. Almost 50% of Sydney's population, and 10% of Australia's, live in the "Greater West". The population has lower rates of higher education participation than the rest of Sydney. Over 50% of UWS students are the first in their families to attend university.
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Australian Catholic University (Australia)

Australian Catholic University (Australia)
Community Engagement

At Australian Catholic University, community engagement is real. Community engagement enhances opportunities to honour ACU's “commitment to serving the common good”, expressed in the University's Mission.  In partnership with other organizations, the staff and students of ACU National are bringing about change, through their own research, learning, attitudes and actions, and in the lives of others.

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