Student Initiatives

By taking part in this event, students will better understand how their skills can be applied to address real-world challenges, including those related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Social Impact Community Morning

The Social Impact Community Morning, which serves as an introductory community- engagement experience, is designed to introduce first-year students to the concept of engaged citizenship and provide a platform to form reciprocal relationships with the local communities, surrounding the university. By taking part in this event, students will better understand how their skills can be applied to address real-world challenges, including those related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation, in partnership with the Centre for Student Life and Learning (Division for Student Affairs), has been working closely with student leaders to establish a robust framework for engaged citizenship throughout the year.

Students will be equipped with the tools and guidance to lead sustainable initiatives that contribute to societal transformation and impact, benefiting local communities and organisations.

Engaged citizenship encourages the action-orientated, conscious, and impactful involvement of individuals in the social, economic, and political spheres of society. It highlights the importance of contributing to community centred initiatives, advocating for the collective responsibility of higher education institutions in shaping sustainable futures.

These initiatives align with SU’s commitment to bridging academic knowledge with practical action, providing students with a transformative experience that will shape their ability to contribute meaningfully to society.

We anticipate that students will walk away from the Social Impact Community Morning with a deeper understanding of:

• The power of community-driven solutions to tackle complex social issues.
• How their individual contributions can make a tangible difference in society.
• The importance of collaboration between students, local organisations, and the University.
• A greater awareness of how the SDGs can be implemented in practical ways within local communities.
• Insights into the transformative role of active citizenship in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.