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U Student Voices: Finding Hope in a Global Community
By Judi Eppele, Community Development Student at UC Davis In our new community voice series, students share their experiences on participating in a U21 programme, reflecting on the ideas, connections and moments that have shaped them along the way. Our first story comes from a student at the University of… Read More
A Global Perspective: Welcoming Christian Schwarzenegger
As we welcome Professor Christian Schwarzenegger to the Universitas 21 community as our new Provost, we sat down with him to learn more about the experiences that have shaped his career, what drew him to one of the world’s leading global university networks, and the values that continue to influence his leadership today. A global perspective For… Read More
Reflections on Five Years of Global Collaboration, from Jenny Dixon
As Jenny Dixon concludes her five-year term as U21 Provost, we’re republishing this reflection from our 2025 Impact Report to mark her contribution to the network. In it, Jenny reflects on the evolution of U21, the enduring value of trusted international collaboration, and the foundations laid for the network’s future. As U21 begins its next chapter,… Read More
Empowering Student Changemakers: 2026 RISE Winners Announced
Four outstanding student-led projects from across the U21 network have been awarded US $2,000 in seed funding through the 2026 U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment) Awards, recognising innovative ideas that are already making a difference within their university, for people in their communities and wider society. Since launching in 2019, the U21 RISE Awards have showcased the ingenuity… Read More
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
