Whilst Children's University (CU) UK is preparing for its annual winter conference in December, around the world the green shoots of spring are already celebrating the achievements of the newest members of the CU family.

Children's University Australia held its second graduation at the University of Adelaide earlier this month, with over 100 graduates and their proud families attending the ceremony. After a stunning ceremony in Bonython Hall, the traditional home of all the University of Adelaide's graduations for adult students, the fledgling graduates had a taste of student social life with a celebration barbecue and party.

Kiri Hagenus, Director of CU Australia said "The University of Adelaide is thrilled with the way  CU Australia is growing. We now have 23 schools participating with 1,800 passports to be active in January 2015. This is quite an achievement since the initiative began with one school and 45 passports one year ago.  We have exciting plans for the future including bringing the benefits of CU to other areas of Australia in the near future."

Meanwhile over in Malaysia, a pilot CU project is about to hold its first graduation.  The students have used their passports for a range of innovative learning activities, and some have also worked towards a new Leadership Award, getting a head start to develop the skills they can bring to the world of work.

With plans for a new CU to start shortly in Shanghai, spring has definitely arrived early for Children's University!

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