Empowering students to make a difference: How Ruskin Modules are making an impact in the community
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At ARU, the Ruskin Modules are a cornerstone of the undergraduate experience, encouraging students from various disciplines to collaborate on significant global issues such as sustainability, health, and equality, all aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
These modules are designed to inspire students to tackle global issues through interdisciplinary collaboration and practical solutions, fostering meaningful change in communities worldwide. They provide a framework for students to address real-world challenges, facilitating cross-disciplinary teamwork.
Including community organising training in our curriculum equips students to make a difference both locally and globally, empowering them to impact their communities positively.
Kumar's journey
ARU student Kumar participated in the Community Organising Ruskin Module. Trained by ARU’s community organising expert Julia Carr and Citizens UK, Kumar returned to his parents’ village in rural India, where he helped local farmers negotiate with landowners to improve their living and working conditions.
As a result, the farmers retained more crops, providing better food security for their families and surplus income for their children’s education, creating sustainable futures for the entire community.
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