U21 and ARUA sign Memorandum of Understanding

Universitas21 and the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) have announced the joint signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding. Establishing a network-to-network partnership will expand the depth of U21s links to the African continent and support joint research and knowledge exchange globally with African nations.

A Time of Rapid Transition

For our colleagues who were able to attend our first post-pandemic AGM in person, it was an exciting occasion.  

Over three days, across meetings, presentations, our Presidential Symposium and social occasions, the issues before us became evident. 

As the world moves from the Covid-19 pandemic to Covid-19 being endemic and with a potential new pandemic in the wings, we are at a time of extraordinary and rapid transition. 

A Chain of Positive Change – U21 RISE Award winners announced

From enabling more refugees to gain language support to assisting young education leaders to further mitigate the academic impact of Covid-19, U21 is delighted to play a role in furthering the impact of student social entrepreneurs via the RISE showcase and Award.

Celebrating 25 Years of U21

Ahead of the U21 AGM hosted by the University of Birmingham on the 4th - 6th May, Provost Jenny Dixon reflects on and celebrates 25 years of U21. 

U21 Awards winners for 2022 announced

The U21 Awards recognise individual or team efforts in a U21 university, particularly the development of innovative or extraordinary projects within international Higher Education.

U21 members connected through Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay journey across the the Commonwealth

Universitas 21 member, the University of Birmingham is an Official Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and is the Official Global University Partner of the Queen’s Baton Relay.