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The 4th USRN Online Forum on “How Universities Measure Their Social Impact,” hosted by the University of Pretoria, was concluded successfully on 4 June 2025, bringing together approximately 100 academic
The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) is delighted to announce that Sabanci University has joined our global community. This brings the total number of USRN member institutions to 22 and
In an era where higher education institutions are increasingly called upon to demonstrate their contributions to society, understanding and measuring social impact has become a key priority. This forum will
The 3rd USRN Online Forum, themed “Social Responsibility in Teaching and Learning: Service Learning and Community-Engaged Learning,” was successfully held on 23 April 2025, attracting over 90 participants from around
How can our fundamental role as educators help advance social responsibility among students? This online forum will showcase The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as a leading example, highlighting their
The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) is launching the USRN Online Forum, a virtual platform designed for USRN member institutions and other higher education institutions to share best practices and
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International USR Summit 2024
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.
USRN Online Forum
In an era where higher education institutions are increasingly called upon to demonstrate their contributions to society, understanding and measuring social impact has become a key priority. This forum will
How can our fundamental role as educators help advance social responsibility among students? This online forum will showcase The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as a leading example, highlighting their
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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.

A Global Survey of Concepts and Experiences
This book provides a critical review of the theory and practice of University Social Responsibility.