An overview of the Community at Tomorrow University
Connect, Learn, Inspire, Lead. The ToU Community is your global network of learners, alumni and changemakers, designed to support your growth, collaboration and impact both online and locally.
Below we've provided a little more detail on each offering. Clicking on the name of the offering will take you to the relevant article with more information.
1. 🌐 Global Connections
Build connections across borders, bringing together diverse perspectives.
What's on offer
- Slack Community Space: Engage in discussions, share ideas and stay up to date.
- Monthly Newsletter: Highlights, insights and opportunities from across the Community.
- Virtual Events & Networking: Webinars, workshops and global networking sessions.
Ideal for learners looking to meet peers worldwide and explore ideas beyond their local context.
2. 🤝 Skill & Interest-Based Connections
Connect with peers around your mission, interests or identity, developing the skills and competencies that matter most to you.
What's on offer
- Community Circles: Peer groups for personal growth, reflection and support.
- Communities of Practice (CoPs): Collaborate on professional interests, share expertise and co-create solutions.
- Virtual Community Immersion: Our quarterly themed virtual events programming, designed to complement and wrap around our in person Immersions
- Community Leader Pathways: Opportunities to give back and hone your skills further through leading Circles, CoPs and other initiatives
- Mission Groups: Your pre-matched accountability and support groups, there beside you throughout your learning journey
Perfect for learners who want to deepen knowledge and subject matter expertise, co-create with peers and step into leadership opportunities.
3. 🌍 In-Person and 121 Connection
Engage locally to create meaningful impact and strengthen community ties.
What's on offer
- Action Hubs: Local learner-led networks hosting in person events and social gatherings.
- Mission Mentors: Connect with Alumni and experience learners to help guide you and shape your mission at the start of your learning journey.
- In-Person Immersions: As a Community we come together once a Quarter in person to connect, make impact and explore a topic that is meaningful to us.
Ideal for learners looking to create deeper personal connections, or meet other learners, Alumni and ToU Staff in real life!
💡 Why Get Involved
Getting involved in the Community amplifies your learning journey through:
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Social Learning: Learn with and from peers, sharing knowledge, experiences and insights.
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Peer Support and Accountability: Build relationships, receive guidance and benefit from collective problem-solving.
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Enhanced Learning Experience: Circles, CoPs, Immersions and events complement your academic learning with practical, real-world collaboration.
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Leadership & Skills Growth: The Community is your playground and a chance to experiment in a safe space. Take on roles to facilitate, mentor and lead initiatives while developing transferable skills and competencies.
Active participation is how you turn the Community into a space that inspires learning, connection and impact, for yourself and others. Everyone's contributions are valuable and valued. You make the Community what it is and you're in the driving seat of your own ToU Community experience.
🚀 Getting Started
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Explore formats that suit you, depending on your interests and availability.
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Attend events and gatherings. Dip your toe in and sign up to a virtual workshop, join an Action Hub or CoP, or dive right into the next In-Person Immersion.
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Engage with peers. Share ideas, collaborate and co-create solutions. Got a burning question, something to offer, or need support? Leverage your Community's hivemind.
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Step into leadership. Lead Circles, CoPs, Action Hubs, or mentor others.
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Share your wins, learnings and impact. Reflectand celebrate learning and achievements.