connect with local urban actors

Students interact with local urban actors to translate the learnings from their more ‘simulated’ research projects to ‘live’ development sector work taking place in Cambodia. These actors play a dual role as both guest speakers and teaching staff, exposing students to the roles of not for profit community groups and international non-governmental organisations. The goal here is to leverage the impact of connection to a professional context in the ‘real’ world to trigger a more transformative educational experience.

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