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Sreelakshmi (Sree) Sreejith, a BSc Economics student at the University of Birmingham (Dubai) writes about her experiences on the U21 Sustainable Micro-Internship programme, highlighting how the programme has afforded her a global perspective alongside developing skills for the modern workplace.
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To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s Inspire Inclusion theme, we are highlighting just some of the inspiring women researchers who have made contributions to our network during the past 12 months.
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In 2023, Professor Robert Greenberg (University of Auckland) and Professor Paul Harpur (The University of Queensland) led the formation of a new U21 Disabilities.
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The Universitas 21 annual Impact Report is now available to read. We are pleased to share the report, which highlights some of our key achievements, activity and outcomes throughout 2023.
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Universitas 21 has recently become a Signatory to the CANIE Accord, a public commitment to climate action in the international education sector.
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With rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ever-increasing competition for attention in a digital world, it is more important than ever for new and developing researchers to hone the art of clearly communicating their research.
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Mariam Kandiashvili, a postgraduate student from KU Leuven, shares her experience of the December 2023 U21 Sustainable Micro-internship programme. The 2 week, online programme groups students internationally to work on sustainability related challenges for organisations around the world.
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U21 and the University of Hong Kong are seeking case studies from members to share at the Presidential Symposium 2024, part of our Annual Network Meeting.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) form a critical element of the mission and principles of the Universitas 21 network. Amber Bartlett, U21 Global Education Projects Manager, explores why EDI is not just important, but indispensable, in shaping the future of higher education.
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Successful projects have now been announced from the ECR Collaborative Awards, celebrating cross-network collaboration centred on some of the key sustainability challenges to our planet.
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Ahead of U21's upcoming Researcher Engagement Meeting, Professor Justin Zobel, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate & International Research) at U21 member the University of Melbourne outlines the case for AI in research fields.
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What can you do with the waste products from a pineapple? While most of us may believe that they’re only fit for the kitchen bin, the enterprising trio behind Tec De Monterrey's Celal-Mex saw a very different use. Meet the winners of 'Most Impact' at the 2023 U21 RISE Awards!
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U21 welcomes its 29th member to the network - Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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In the wake of U21's Educational Innovation Symposium, delegates from across the network have been revisiting the future role Artificial Intelligence has to play in teaching, learning and assessment - and aiming to put the human back at the heart of technology.
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U21 is delighted to welcome Professor Shearer West, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nottingham as the new Chair of the Network.
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In a world where education can be taken for granted, there are individuals like John Zimba who go above and beyond to break down barriers and provide opportunities for marginalized people and women in rural areas.
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Inspiring the next generation of globally mobile, skilled citizens, the inclusive approach to teaching and research taken by Dr Miriam Moeller is broadening horizons.
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In a remarkable display of creativity and compassion, student social entrepreneurs from around the world have been selected as the winners of U21’s RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment) 2023 Showcase.
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Network members from across the globe came together in person and online at the end of April for the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting and Presidential Symposium.
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U21 has announced the appointment of two new group Chair Elects, Professor Pedro Bouchon of UC Chile and Dr Alison Butt of UNSW Sydney.
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We're pleased to announce that the U21 Impact Report for 2022 is now live.
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The U21 Secretariat and network members have been saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Stuart McCutcheon, former VC of the University of Auckland and a great friend of the network.
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Can bright young minds working together across borders be the key to taking on some of the global challenges society faces?
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U21 are pleased to announce the 2022 winners of our Global Three Minute Thesis® Competition
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Applications are open from today for U21's Global Citizens programme, open to students at all U21 member universities.
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LAUNCHING TODAY: U21 and PwC Innovation Challenge 2022. Calling all universities and graduate students...entries are now open for our yearly challenge, where you could win bespoke career coaching at the PwC Academy.
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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.
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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.