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The Leadership Atlas Podcast Ep. 3 | Craic: The Social Architecture of Leadership
Humour, including sometimes a black humour, does not demonstrate lack of seriousness of the situation, but somehow takes the edge off it .” Professor Orla Feely, President, University College Dublin… Read More
Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting and Leadership Summit 2026: Universities as Agents of Change in a Time of Global Transition
Senior university leaders, policymakers, and sector experts from around the world gathered in Glasgow on 20–23 April for the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting and inaugural Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Glasgow as part of its 575th anniversary celebrations. Across the four days, a clear consensus emerged: universities must move beyond traditional roles to become… Read More
Celebrating Global Impact: 2026 U21 Awards and Leaders of the Future Winners Announced in Glasgow
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 U21 Award and U21 Leaders of the Future Award winners were revealed on 21 April at the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting and Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Glasgow. The U21 Awards continue to recognise outstanding staff contributions to internationalisation across the network, while the Leaders of… Read More
Appointment of our New Provost, Professor Christian Schwarzenegger
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Christian Schwarzenegger as our next Provost following an extensive international search. He will formally assume the role on 1 August 2026, succeeding Professor Jenny Dixon, who has guided the network with distinction as Provost over the past five years. Professor Schwarzenegger is an accomplished higher education leader with extensive… Read More
Global university leaders gather in Glasgow for U21 Annual Network Meeting and Leadership Summit
Senior university leaders, policymakers and sector experts from around the world will gather in Glasgow for the Universitas 21 (U21) Annual Network Meeting and Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Glasgow as part of its 575th anniversary celebrations. Taking place from 20–23 April 2026, the event brings together leadership from across the Universitas 21 network for… Read More
Global collaboration drives new insights into technical workforce in higher education
A new Universitas 21 report, developed in collaboration with the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (UK ITSS), is exploring how global collaboration can strengthen understanding and development of the technical workforce in higher education, alongside the launch of a new international Community of Practice. Technical workforce insights from research-intensive universities across the U21 network have… Read More
The Leadership Atlas Podcast Ep. 2 | Ubuntu: Lessons from African Leadership
Sustainability is our covenant with future generations, a reminder that everything we do today must help build a better world tomorrow.” Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, Vice- Chancellor and Principal, University of Johannesburg… Read More
Université Paris-Saclay Joins the Universitas 21 Network
We are delighted to welcome Université Paris-Saclay to the Universitas 21 (U21) network as of 2 February 2026. As our 31st member and first from France, its membership further strengthens our global community of research-intensive universities. A research-intensive university with a vast European and international reach, Université Paris-Saclay brings to the network a strong focus on science, technology and innovation, underpinned by deep collaboration across disciplines… Read More
U21 Announces Winners of 2026 Global Three Minute Thesis ®
As global challenges grow in complexity, the ability to communicate research clearly and engagingly has never been more important. The Universitas 21 (U21) Global Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition showcases the next generation of global research leaders and the power of effective research communication. Building on local 3MT® competitions, the U21 Global final brings together top research students in a virtual,… Read More
The Leadership Atlas Podcast | Sisu: Leading and Learning through Uncertainty
Sisu is not in the Finns’ genes – it is an attitude. Anyone can have sisu. It is available to everyone in the world. Professor Sari Lindblom, Rector, University of Helsinki… Read More