A WUN project is investigating the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on workers in the manufacturing sector. Like many industries, manufacturing is increasingly influenced by AI innovations—tasks that once provided

A WUN collaboration with the University of Leeds invites proposals for contributors to an online research webinar series titled, ‘Global Mental Health: Bridging Research, Innovation, and Equity’ that will run

This article was originally published by Times Higher Education here. New tool challenges ‘hierarchies’ in collaborative research ‘Valuing voices’ checklist hopes to help academics to design research projects with ‘principles of

The WUN Annual General Meeting 2025 took place from 21-23 May in Hong Kong.  Click here for photos of the event, courtesy of our wonderful host, The Chinese University of

WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2025 round is now open. In its sixteenth year, the RDF provides researchers at member universities with grants of

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce that The University of Queensland (UQ) has joined the network.   WUN warmly welcomes President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC and

Register for the upcoming webinars in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, facilitated by the Researcher Development and Research Culture team at the University of Leeds. Who can join: All early career

The University of York and Maastricht University are partnering to host a (northern hemisphere) summer school at the University of York for robotics doctoral researchers. Led by experienced academics from

WUN-supported research has resulted in the development of a storybook that uses augmented reality to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) navigate social interactions. Some people diagnosed with autism

Researchers from WUN member universities[1] and partners studying the impact of climate change on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) have developed new tools to guide future funding

On January 24, 2025, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), hosted the academic seminar “AI Governance in Next Frontier” as part of the WUN Research

As countries seek cleaner energy solutions, green hydrogen has emerged as a key factor in the transition to a sustainable future. Recognising the need for effective policies to support this

Rising temperatures are leading to an increasing loss of life. Many deaths are preventable, but communities are generally unprepared to deal with extreme heat events. What are the most impactful

Hosted by the Faculty of ICT at Mahidol University, the webinar will explore the integration of responsible and ethical considerations for patients and healthcare users when implementing AI in healthcare

The global young faculty-industry-symposium for responsible AI will be held at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) on Thursday, 30 January 2025. Young faculty members will present scientific findings and industry partners

The WUN AGM 2025 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

WUN is pleased to announce the results of the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2024 round. These awards mark a direct investment of £200,000 in international collaborative research among WUN member universities. WUN’s

A new book on climate litigation and vulnerabilities, which builds on a WUN research project, will be published by Routledge in 2025. The book is now available via this link.

Dr Alecia Ndlovu is Principal Investigator for a WUN project awarded in 2021 that[1] researches the roles politics and institutions play in ensuring revenues from mining support development in Africa.

We are pleased to share the final regional Symposium on Upstream Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in Nursing Practice taking place online on Friday, 13 December 2024, at 8AM (IST). Hosted

Poverty, violence, and inequality have major impacts on the prevalence of mental illness and access to resources for treatment. In June this year, mental health researchers and practitioners convened at

How can we address issues of unhealthy hierarchies within research environments? Mahidol University is organising a workshop on equitable and responsible research practices in collaboration with the University of York.

Register for the next webinar in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, ‘Building Research Teams’. The session will look at skills for building research teams — from co-investigators, post-graduate assistants and

We are pleased to share the second upcoming regional Symposium on Upstream Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in Nursing Practice taking place online on Friday, 22 November 2024, at 9AM

We are pleased to share the upcoming regional Symposium on Upstream Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in Nursing Practice taking place online on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 3PM (EDT). Hosted

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce that Griffith University has joined the network. We welcome Vice-Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans and colleagues to the WUN board, research teams,

Register for the next webinar in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, ‘Leading your first international collaboration: Managing people and projects’. Team dynamics can significantly impact a project. It can be

Register to attend the Workshop on Ethical Assessment Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing at the University of Auckland. You are invited to attend the upcoming WUN-supported workshop titled:

We are pleased to share the Inaugural Symposium on Upstream Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in Nursing Practice taking place online on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10 AM (AEST).

Climate Litigation and Vulnerabilities: Global South Perspectives Book Launch. Register here to attend. Building on the WUN research project Climate Litigation and Vulnerabilities: Global South Perspectives conducted by the University

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 WUN research team addressing technical and institutional challenges to monitoring water quality has supported citizen-led monitoring and facilitated stakeholder dialogue. The team[1] worked with schools and communities in Thailand’s

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

  A project investigating green biohydrogen production from organic waste resources, seed-funded by WUN, is working towards enabling Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) to increase access to affordable, reliable and

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

We are excited to extend an invitation to you to participate in our upcoming international workshop titled “Ethical Assessment Framework for AI in Manufacturing,” which will take place on June

Registration is now open for the upcoming WUN ECR Webinar Series session on Making authentic connections and building networks for career development. Topic summary: Networking is commonly acknowledged to be an

Self-care is understood to be a critical issue in optimising public health interventions, improving community health, and aiding care access for those living with chronic disease. A global summit, made

A WUN-funded project on Innovating the mathematics curriculum in times of change has led to support from United Kingdom Research and Innovation, and publication of a book connecting mathematics education

A WUN-supported project investigating how blast waves interact with the urban environment should enable improvements to building design, urban planning and risk assessments. The project’s findings will also inform on-the-ground

Registration is now open for the upcoming WUN ECR Webinar Series session on Funding Fundamentals: An Introduction to Writing Research Proposals. Topic summary: Developing a funding proposal can be confusing

We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue and an in-person workshop from the WUN Project Gender, Climate Change, and Activism against Natural Resource Extraction

We are pleased to announce that the registration and call for abstracts for the WUN Symposium: New Research Directions in Global Mental Health, to be held from 12-13 June 2024

A WUN-supported research project has examined five strategies higher education institutes could employ to support the creation of a more sustainable future. Education in a Warming World is a collaboration

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 –

Read the Times Higher Education piece on the recent NCKU-sponsored and hosted WUN Research Group SDGs in Asia conference. Learn more about the WUN Research Global Group – SDGs in

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NCKU invites members from the Worldwide Universities Network to participate in a conference that focuses on three main areas of Sustainable Development Goals in Asia: international research collaboration, practical solutions

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;

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

We are excited to announce a networking workshop at the University of Leeds: “Opportunities and challenges in emerging technologies for healthcare” organised by WUN partners from the University of Leeds,

WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2023 round is now open. In its fifteenth year, the RDF provides researchers at member universities with grants of

Text and Image: the Office of Strategic Planning of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).  Professor Peter Lennie, the Executive Director of the Worldwide Universities Network (left in photo), arrived at

Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo, Director for Climate Action and Environment for Latin  America at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), states that 6.5 million hectares of biodiversity are lost yearly

David Garza, Rector and executive president of Tec, highlighted the importance of cooperation during the WUN 2023 rectors’ gathering. (Photo: Udell Jiménez / TecScience) WUN AGM event report via TecScience.

Universities’ Contributions to Environmental Sustainability was the theme of the Presidents Forum at the WUN Annual General Meeting 2023: the role of universities as exemplars of best practice in environmental sustainability.

Location: Monterrey, Mexico Dates: 22-24 May 2023 The Worldwide Universities Network Annual General Meeting 2023, hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey, is happening this week. Visit the dedicated website for conference

The JIR network is an international network of specialists taking care of patients with Juvenile Inflammatory Disease. The network was created in 2013 by a group of paediatric rheumatologists from

A team of researchers led by Professor He Chen from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed a Mesh WiFi-based In-Home Health Monitoring System for Older Adults with

Photo by Thor Tryggvason on Unsplash The University of Southampton published this story on the SARCAP project. The Southampton-led research project –funded through the WUN Research Development Fund (2021 round)

8 March 2022 is International Women’s Day – a day of celebrating women’s achievements, and raising awareness about discrimination and inequalities. Many WUN research projects explore gender and global challenges

This project aims to understand the challenges in using, teaching and learning research methodologies in the field of education across WUN universities, and to address some of these challenges by

Image via University of Leeds: ACERA Principal Investigators Dr Mary Suzan Abbo, CREEC Managing Director (3rd from left), and Professor Jon Lovett, University of Leeds (centre) with researchers from Congo

Researchers in the WUN Global Research Group – SDGs in Asia are testing the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological distress in different populations. This article originally appeared in

Image: iStock by Getty Images Worldwide Universities Network researchers used cheap and abundant starting materials to synthesize a small molecule organic electrode material and achieved a considerable performance boost with

Image via University of Leeds: An oil painting commissioned as part of the project titled: ‘Climate. Cultivation. Collaboration.’ by Dr Besiana Sinanaj  Plants can’t move. When the conditions around them

The WUN research consortium “Mental Health Impact and Access Services for Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence” led by Parveen Ali, Professor of Nursing and Gender Based Violence at The

In the era of e-mobility, promoting electric vehicle (EV) usage is considered a policy worth incorporating into a government’s agenda. While accessibility has been broadly recognized as important for user

Photo via the University of Ghana The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Summer School, hosted by the University of Ghana, is now accepting applications. The Summer School will be held in

Photo by Joshua Lanzarini on Unsplash World Water Day 2023 is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. The celebration of this year’s World Water Day coincides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WUN will be participating in the COP27 Climate Change Conference in November 2022 through our participation in a side event “Universities as key solutions providers: Leveraging our local and global networks for innovation”

Sherilee Harper, an expert on how climate change is affecting human health, is attending the COP27 conference to present key findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (Photo: U

The collaborative research project “A Cross-National Study of Urban Solid Waste Management: Learnings and Way Forward” has launched a book titled “SDG11, Sustainable Cities and Communities”. Abstract This book explores

Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash The WUN research consortium Women’s Mobility: Negotiating Work and Family Spheres in Asia has published the paper “Empowered in Business or Penalised in Marriage:

The CUHK Institute of Health Equity invites colleagues from WUN member universities to attend the Worldwide Universities Network Symposium: Health and Social Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescents: An

The National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is inviting colleagues from global partner universities to participate in a conference that focuses on three main areas of addressing the Sustainable Development Goals

Did you know that vast rafts of holopelagic sargassum (brown algae) – some the size of 200 adjoining football pitches – seasonally wash ashore and decompose on beaches requiring extensive

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing, is hosting a free, virtual workshop on Friday 21 October from 9:30-10:30 am (Edmonton, GMT-6). Dr.

WUN will be participating in the COP27 Climate Change Conference in November 2022 through our participation in a side event “Universities as key solutions providers: Leveraging our local and global networks for

Photo by Rusty Watson on Unsplash This new paper, published in International Migration, is looking at ‘migration infrastructures’ in the UK National Health Service (NHS) following Brexit and during the

Photo by Biel Morro on Unsplash The WUN research consortium ‘Smart biosolar microgrids for sustainable communities’ held its first workshop from 25-29 July at the University of Ghana in Accra,

The WUN research consortium The design and development of appropriate MedTech products for in-country use: a regional comparison of West and East Africa invites you to their workshop “The Design

The WUN-supported research collaboration ” The economic costs of family caregiving within a palliative care context” responded to an issue the World Health Organisation has identified as one of the

Photo by Clay Banks via UnSplash Transformative justice has emerged as a new practice agenda for addressing structural and systemic violence in post-conflict and post-authoritarian societies. The Transformative Justice Network

The WUN research consortium “The New African Urban University: Building partnerships to realise the promise and potential of sustainable urban transformations” has published “The New African Urban University workshop synthesis

The WUN research consortium “The trans-nationalisation of indigenous movements: The role of digital technologies” has investigated how information systems (IS) can promote social inclusion, and how Indigenous peoples use technologies

Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on how society is functioning. In addition to the direct impact on public health, we have

WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2022 round is now open. In its fourteenth year, the RDF provides researchers at member universities with grants of

We are excited to announce the kick-off of the WUN Virtual Summer School 2022. The eight-day programme, organised and hosted by National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) takes place online and starts on

Photo: Alex Holland via the University of York Over the past few years, global figures have been speaking out about the greatest challenges the world faces. Politicians, business leaders, and

The WUN research consortium “Addressing the impact of heatwaves and drought on food security” led by Dr Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso from the University of Leeds is organising a hybrid workshop that

What does algae have to do with water quality? How can cities become more sustainable? Students can learn the answers to these questions, and much more, at the 2022 Worldwide

We are delighted to announce that Ruhr University Bochum has joined the Worldwide Universities Network.  WUN warmly welcomes Rector Martin Paul and colleagues as partners.  “Ruhr University Bochum brings valuable new

Image: UNESCO  UNESCO World Higher Education Conference (WHEC2022) aims at reshaping ideas and practices in higher education to ensure sustainable development for the planet and humanity. During this conference, on

SUMMARY In spite of pandemic-imposed travel restrictions, technology has allowed study abroad experiences to continue, and has in fact made them more accessible to less privileged students. With international travel

SUMMARY Researchers from the field of information systems held three events to discuss how their field can set aside colonial legacies and approach Indigenous peoples in new ways. Together, they

SUMMARY An analysis of existing research on adolescent sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries identifies several themes that warrant further investigation. Those themes include child marriage, teen

SUMMARY “Microplastics are like dust. We’re breathing them all the time and they’re accumulating in us,” says ecologist Adrian Jordaan. He and colleagues have developed a protocol for studying the

© LT/www.diapo.ch The Worldwide Universities Network Annual General Meeting is the central event in the WUN calendar, drawing together colleagues from member universities for policy discussions and business meetings to further

On 24 January 2022, on the fourth annual UNESCO International Day of Education, Ernst & Young (EY) launched their global “Future of Higher Education” report. EY is helping universities to

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd left) and WUN Director Prof. Peter Lennie (4th right) with DVCAA-Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba (3rd right), Ag. DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and Members of Management

Higher education institutes have a critical role to play in driving the scientific, political, technological, and cultural change needed to avoid the worst-case climate change scenarios, and in advancing the

The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched SDSN South Africa, a national network for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). The SDSN is an international initiative that marshals global

The Global Research Network on the Economic Empowerment of Women (ReNEW) seeks to examine innovative approaches to research and policy development to improve women’s economic empowerment. (Photo: Jason Goodman, Unsplash)

Professor Sue Yeandle from The University of Sheffield has been recognised for her influence on social policy, and specialises in the relationship between work and care, and how social and

As climate change renders populated areas uninhabitable, what does justice look like for those who must relocate? A forthcoming collection of papers in the journal Regional Environmental Change will address

WUN is pleased to announce the results of the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2021 round on the theme of Mobilising for a Sustainable Future.  These awards mark a direct investment in international

When people think of a university, I doubt they picture anything like our University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre. A few miles away from our central campus, it is located

A new study examines how government response to disasters differs when the risks stem from a communicable disease. The study, which will appear in the journal Frontiers in Public Health,

Researchers gathered last month in South Africa to consider how governments handled COVID-19 and how those choices led to deepening inequalities at all levels of society. “The broad topic we

We are delighted to announce that Mahidol University, the University of Pretoria, and the University of Technology Sydney have joined the Worldwide Universities Network. In welcoming the new members, Executive

A new website will educate visitors about women’s experiences of migration, including episodes of violence and stories of resilience. One in three women around the world experience violence during their

Small Pacific Island nations like Tuvalu have been feeling severe impacts of climate change and will eventually become uninhabitable – despite all small island developing countries in the Pacific combined

The WUN research group ‘African Child and Youth Wellbeing in the Context of Migration and Displacement’ is investigating African child and youth health in the context of migration and displacement.

Greater consideration of local cultures could improve a United Nations programme to limit carbon emissions from tropical forest degradation, research in Vietnam indicates. More than 300 million people around the

Work conditions at universities have eroded during the pandemic, report academics in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia in a recent survey. One survey respondent used the term “pandemia,” which

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges facing migrant workers in Australia, China, and the United Kingdom, say researchers. “In each of the three countries, COVID has worsened existing inequalities

SUMMARY A multimedia set of resources called “Education in a Warming World” aims to help educators effectively address the climate crisis in undergraduate courses. The project includes short videos, a

The Worldwide Universities Network has launched a virtual study abroad programme for undergraduate and graduate students. Five universities–the University of Alberta, the University of Cape Town, Universidad Federale de Minas

Undergraduates from around the world turned their attention to the world’s most pressing issues during the 2021 Worldwide Universities Network Summer School. The two-week programme, designed and hosted by the

Healthcare policy-making is intended to improve population health and reduce health inequalities, and is most effective when informed by high quality research. This is particularly successful when academic institutions establish

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

WUN Hub is a database that enables WUN researchers to find and connect with WUN colleagues and WUN-supported research projects. WUN researchers join the Hub by creating a profile that

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

Academics increasingly recognise the need to decolonise learning, not merely by bringing in marginalised materials or perspectives but by looking more fundamentally at educational practices. In this context, mathematics has

WUN, in collaboration with the UNESCO Education Sector and UNSDSN, is holding a series of free virtual networking workshops for early career researchers (ECRs) under the theme of ‘developing the

“The WUN ECR programme is a timely example of the importance of global communication, particularly during an international crisis. Understanding the current pressures on our junior colleagues, and examining potential

The International Conference on Gender and (Im)mobility in Uncertain Times, held on March 11-12, was hosted online by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The conference was organised by

A global research group supported by WUN is working to boost the wellbeing of African children and young people who have migrated or been displaced. Many African communities have high

A WUN research team has investigated the efficacy of traditional Ghanaian medicines in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and identified several such that are highly effective, at least in a

The Worldwide Universities Network recently held the third in its special program series of networking workshops for early career researchers (ECR) on the theme of Developing the next generation of research

Nursing professor Salima Meherali is leading international research looking for ways to address serious gaps the COVID-19 pandemic has created in health-care services for teen girls in low- and middle-income

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) researcher Professor Jing Song will hold an international conference on 11-12 March 2021 as part of her WUN interdisciplinary research group ‘Women’s Mobility: Negotiating

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

SUMMARY  Digital infrastructures and the data they can harness are opening up new possibilities for health care. The potential benefits are extremely wide-ranging, and with digital health technologies developing so

As a member university of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) your students may be aware of the ground-breaking research that your institution is doing to support the United Nations Sustainable

WUN is pleased to announce the results of the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2020 round on the theme of Sustainable Recovery.  These awards mark a direct investment in international collaborative research among WUN

SUMMARY WUN’s Global Africa Group (GAG) has marked the publication of a collective work to critically examine development approaches in Africa. Drawing on workshops held in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Australia,

SUMMARY Intimate partner violence is shockingly widespread: the World Health Organization estimates that, as a global average, one in three women have experienced violence from a male partner or former

WUN is delighted to share details of the upcoming inVIVO Planetary Health 9th annual conference. Please vist this link for information on their program, and to register. inVIVO Planetary Health provides an integrative systems framework

WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2020 round, focused on the theme of Sustainable Recovery, is now open.

As the world approaches investment in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing attention is being paid to doing this in ways that will be sustainable, which is aligned with WUN’s strategic goals and focus on sustainable development. This presents the network with a unique opportunity to initiate projects that anticipate the major investments that will be made over the coming years, and enlarge the impact and global recognition of WUN.  

It will take years to understand the impacts, positive and negative, of the mass experiment in distance learning catalysed by COVID-19. Supported by WUN, researchers have started to explore the experiences of university students, using cases across four continents to bring out comparative insights. 

CUHK Proves and Visualises the Harmful Effect of Ozone Damage on PlantsFirst Plant-based Measurement of Ozone in South China Region A research team led by Prof. Amos Tai, Associate Professor of

To encourage ongoing learning at home and self-improvement by acquiring knowledge in various areas during the pandemic, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) hosts the “Class Acts” CUHK Online

Image: United Nations The University of Bergen visited the High-level Political Forum at the United Nations in July to strengthen the science-policy advice in the approaches to and implementation of

WUN is pleased to announce that the Research Development Fund (RDF) 2019 round is now open.  

In its eleventh year, the RDF provides researchers in WUN universities with grants of up to £10,000 to foster research collaborations across the network. Grants are offered to support projects within the scope of the four WUN Global Challenges. 

“RDF support is intended to help investigators launch collaborative projects that capitalize on distinctive research strengths within the network”, said Professor Peter Lennie, Executive Director of WUN. “The partnership enables us to assemble an unrivalled constellation of strengths that, through the RDF, can be powerfully brought to bear on problems of real consequence.”

Five Partner State Key Laboratories of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been renamed as State Key Laboratories (SKL), enabling them with more flexibility to collaborate with different Mainland research

Call for Papers: 

We invite you to submit proposals for presentations (research, policy, advocacy, best practice and related areas) on the above.  We are particularly interested in topics related to:

• The growth of anti-expert, anti-vaccination, and anti-health messages, groups and discourses
• Critical understandings of transactional approaches to health and mental health
• The relationship between health promotion, wellbeing, resilience (critically understood)
• Best practices in health promotion and advocacy
• Related topics in medical humanities, health sociology, health communication, mental health advocacy, strategic communication, critical approaches to bodies, care and wellbeing.  

The University of Bergen has created a new Centre for Sustainable Global Ocean Governance and Research to make research and science diplomacy a key part of Norway’s contribution towards a sustainable ocean,