WUN welcomes University of Tsukuba to the network
We are delighted to announce that University of Tsukuba has joined the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). We welcome President Kyosuke NAGATA and colleagues to the WUN Board, research teams, and
A look back at WUN AGM 2024
A look back at AGM 2024 Click Here
WUN Research Development Fund 2024
WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2024 round is now open. In its sixteenth year, the RDF provides researchers at member universities with grants of
ARUA and WUN to forge equitable research partnership
This article was published by University World News, written by Desmond Thompson. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), jointly representing nearly 50 leading universities
WUN Annual General Meeting 2024
The WUN AGM 2024 website is now open. On the AGM website you can: Register for the conference Book your accommodation at the official conference hotel Consult the draft program Find
Virtual Workshop on Net Zero and Sustainable Cities
Location: Onsite at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), Thailand, and Online via Zoom. Next Sessions: Dates and Sessions: Session 1: On January 29, 2024. Time: 17:00 –
WUN Research Development Fund 2023 Results
WUN is pleased to announce the results of the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2023. These awards mark a direct investment of more than £239,000 in international collaborative research among WUN member universities.
WUN welcomes University of Exeter to the Network
We are delighted to announce that the University of Exeter is joining the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). We welcome President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts, and her colleagues to the
Improving palliative care nursing education
A WUN-supported project to enable better quality of life for dying people is addressing the global divide in access to palliative care. It’s also notable for the equity of its
Plug-in pioneers: electric vehicle revolution needs big, cheap chargers
A lack of vehicle charging facilities In Mexico and other emerging markets is preventing the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). A WUN-supported project could make EV uptake more feasible all
Ghana hosts WUN Summer School
The 2023 WUN Summer School in Ghana offered an integrated look at history, climate change, conservation efforts, and both old and new ways of life in Ghana through a focus
University leaders convene to discuss sustainability
Leaders from institutions in the Worldwide Universities Network gathered in Mexico to discuss higher education’s role in combating the climate crisis. Their conversations during the Presidents Forum highlighted the ways
Southeast Asia: Pathways to resilience and sustainability in tourism
Could Southeast Asia’s enormous tourism industry be more sustainable and inclusive in a post-Covid era? Do countries in the region have to accept adverse environmental and social impacts from tourism
Global university rankings now include social impact: African universities are off to a strong start
Annika Surmeier, University of Cape Town; Alex Bignotti, University of Pretoria; Bob Doherty, University of York; David Littlewood, University of Sheffield; Diane Holt, University of Leeds; Phyllis Awor, Makerere University;
Virtual Seminars: Towards Net Zero and Sustainable Cities
Towards Net Zero and Sustainable Cities with Resource Optimisation, Circular Economy, and Research Network (NZS CITIES): Net Zero Cities We are excited to announce two virtual seminars on “Towards Net
WUN Research Development Fund 2021
WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2021 round is now open. In its thirteenth year, the RDF provides researchers at member universities with grants of
Replay: ECR Virtual Networking Workshop Sessions on SDGs 5, 8 and 15
WUN recently held three networking workshops in its special series for early career researcher (ECR) entitled “Developing the next generation of research leaders for sustainable development.” This initiative is intended
Exploring a global vaccine certification program
The WUN research group ‘Norms, standards, and enforcement of the COVID-19 International Certificate of Vaccination’ is investigating how a global vaccination certification protocol might be developed and implemented. The project