Research Development Fund (RDF) 2022 Awards Announcement
WUN is pleased to announce the results of the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2022. These awards mark a direct investment of £220,000 in international collaborative research among WUN member universities. As the
WUN Presidents Forum 2022: Addressing inequality in higher education and research – Keynote and Session 1
Inequality in higher education and research was the theme of the Presidents Forum at the WUN Annual General Meeting 2022. We look back on contributions from WUN leaders and researchers
WUN convenes with fellow networks at COP27
SUMMARY “Networks are so important because no one university has all the skills and experts to address all the challenges of climate change,” said Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor of
Can access to technology reshape higher education?
Technology has the power to democratize higher education, but it’s not a panacea, says José Escamilla. “We had forgotten how important access to technology is. The pandemic reminded us,” says
Equity in higher education requires bold action
Precise goals and bold schemes are necessary to create greater equity in higher education, says Andrew Parfitt. Parfitt, Vice-chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney, detailed the specific
Equitable research partnerships aren’t ‘extractive’
Global challenges require solutions that arise from equitable and mutually beneficial research partnerships in which the voice and agency of all are valued, says Sue Harrison, deputy vice-chancellor at the
Dawn Freshwater completes term as chair of Partnership Board
Professor Dawn Freshwater has concluded her term as chair of the Worldwide Universities Network partnership board. Her time at the helm saw the network address immense challenges brought on by
