Project Unite

Sustainable Development Goals in Focus
We are living in a world where global connections andglobal solutions are more important than ever. COVID-19
has highlighted our need to work together as a global
community in order to solve major world issues. Project
Unite plans to do just that by giving University students
the opportunity to come together to discuss the United
Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) and how
they are impacting their communities.
Students will participate in online English classes in
the morning and in the afternoon the students will be
divided into small teams, with students from around theglobe, to work on solutions for one of the SDGs. Eachteam will be mentored by a University of Wollongong
Dean Scholars.
Team Topics will align with the 17 United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals:•••••••••••••••••No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Work and economic growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Productions
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships

Employers in the 21st century want students who havea sense of the world beyond their own communities.
Through participation in Project Unite students willdevelop:••••••••English Language skills
Presentation skills
Confidence with speaking, reading and writing
Critical Thinking
Professional Skills
Independent Research Skills
Global awarenessIntercultural understanding

I wanted to travel after I finished uni toexperience this kind of learning but Covid-19
had other plans for me! I’m so glad that I could
experience the kind of cultural exchange I
was hoping for while travelling through thisproject, just in a virtual way.
CARLA HOFFMAN-SMITH
PROJECT UNITE, FEBRUARY 2021

SAMPLE PROGRAM
Week 1ENGLISH CLASSES
10AM - 2 PM AESTPROJECT WORK
3 PM - 5 PM AEST

MondayWelcome to UOW College Australia and virtual campus tour of UOW.

Masterclass One. Introduction to SDGs.
Why does the world need the SDGs?

Tuesday

English Class – skills involved in groups discussions.
Communication problems and solutions.

SDG Team Work

Wednesday

English Class – Using our creative mind.
How can we think of new ideas?

Masterclass Two: taking an idea fromconcept to fruition

ThursdayEnglish Class – the important connection between people, animals
and the environment. Virtual excursion to Symbio Wildlife Park.

Masterclass Three: SDG Interlinkages

FridayEnglish Class – relationships between the different SDGs.

SDG Team Work and Conversation Café(all students)

Week 2ENGLISH CLASSES
10AM - 2 PM AESTPROJECT WORK
3 PM - 5 PM AEST

MondayEnglish Class – Australia’s Indigenous Culture.
Virtual tour of the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

SDG Team Work

Tuesday

English Class – sustainability and community

Masterclass Four: What is a pitch?

Wednesday

English Class – Australian workplace culture

Masterclass Five: Meet Green connect a local
social Enterprise located in WollongongThursday

English Class – Environmental Education. Virtual visit to a local school.

SDG Team Work

FridayPitch Day and Final Celebrations

Upon completion of their course students will be awarded a UOW College Australia Certificate.

Find out more
Marion Finlay
Study Tour Coordinator
Email: mfinlay@uow.edu.au
T + 61 2 4252 8914 | M +61 401 451 971

PROGRAM LENGTH
Intensive 2 week program

COST$780 AUS & $100 admin fee

PROGRAM DATES
16 August – 27 August 2021
21 Feburary – 4 March 2022

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