In collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the 8th USRN Online Forum, themed “Engaging, Selecting, and Supporting Students in University Social Responsibility and Volunteering Programs: Criteria, Processes, and
The 7th USRN Online Forum on “Post-Truth and the Role of Science”, was successfully concluded on 20 May 2026. This online forum addressed myths about misinformation, explored the epistemic and
Across universities, we often face similar questions when designing and delivering social responsibility and volunteering programmes for students. How do we effectively reach and motivate diverse groups of students? What
Concerns about science scepticism, distrust in expertise, and forms of denialism have grown in recent years. “Post-truth” dynamics challenge both scientific authority and broader social trust, often for ideological or
The 6th USRN Online Forum on “Social Responsibility in University Operations”, hosted by The University of Manchester, was successfully concluded on 25 February 2026. Moderated by Dr Julian Skyrme, Executive
How can universities harness their everyday operations to be more sustainable and inclusive? This online forum will try to answer this question by sharing three examples of innovative practices from
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 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.