📢 Introducing the speakers of the first #PlenarySession at the #IAUTokyo2024 Conference! The IAU 2024 International Conference, taking place this November at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, includes three Plenary Sessions, the first of which will discuss "Universality, Diversity, and Interdependence." We at the IAU look forward to hearing from the three distinguished speakers on this panel: - Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education, University of Oxford - Sandra Almeida, President, UFMG, Brazil - Patrick Deane, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Queen's University, Canada About the Session: Values, deeply embedded in cultures and traditions, are intrinsic to the very essence of universities since their inception. Indeed, universities are the very places most suitable to examine them both historically and theoretically. They are fragile and precious resources, without which we stand no hope of confronting the challenges of the present. In a context in which university leaders are ever more drawn into profound political, economic, cultural and social issues, university values are increasingly being tested and contested at the local and global level. Amid the rich and diverse set of cultures and traditions around the world, what are the fundamental values that universities share? What is their meaning and purpose? How do they guide leadership and overall decision-making, ethical conduct and meaningful engagement? In brief, how do universities navigate the ethical dimensions of universality and diversity in a world of interdependence? Learn more about the conference programme and speakers here: www.iautokyo2024.net #university #universities #highereducation #HigherEd #UniversityValues #Values #Culture #Tradition

📣 YERUN proudly endorses the "More Than Our Rank" initiative, advocating for a more responsible and holistic approach to assessing #universities. We believe that the primary goal of universities is to serve society, and their value extends far beyond global #ranking metrics. 📊Overemphasis on rankings perpetuates biases toward reputation and historical prestige, often overshadowing the achievements of young universities and the diversity of institutional excellence. Traditional rankings also fall short in capturing the multifaceted impacts of universities. ⚖️YERUN recognises the systemic challenges of ranking systems and calls for a more comprehensive evaluation framework that reflects the diverse strengths and societal impact of institutions. 🤝 By endorsing "More Than Our Rank," YERUN is committed to reshaping the narrative around institutional success, prioritising meaningful and diverse contributions over one-dimensional rankings 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dgaqrKud Brunel University of London Nicolaus Copernicus University Universidade Nova de Lisboa Maastricht University University of Rome Tor Vergata UiT- The Arctic University of Norway Ulm University Universidad Carlos III de Madrid University of Antwerp University of Bremen University of Cyprus University of Essex University of Eastern Finland Universität Klagenfurt University of Konstanz University of Limerick University of South-Eastern Norway Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark Université Paris Dauphine - PSL University of Potsdam Sveučilište u Rijeci / University of Rijeka University of Stirling Tallinn University International Network of Research Management Societies CoARA - Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment

🌟 DKUK is looking for the next Lone Strøyberg Scholar for 2024/2025. Each year, The Lone Strøyberg Scholarship Community Interest Company offers one fully funded scholarship to a young entrepreneurial Danish student or recent graduate placed with the Danish-UK Association (DKUK) in London. The selected scholar will: 📚 Gain knowledge, experience, and expand your network. 📊 Evaluate and report on Scholarship project outcomes for half-year and year-end reports. 🌿 Track trends among members, Nordic Chambers, and international organizations to spot challenges or opportunities. 🤝 Plan and execute DKUK focus group agendas (e.g., Net Positive, Female Leadership) with group leaders. You are encouraged to apply here: https://ow.ly/Rga650TPr7y Students from any of the following universities are encouraged to apply: Aarhus University Aalborg University Copenhagen Business School Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen IT-Universitetet i København DTU - Technical University of Denmark Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark Roskilde University 🚩PS; The application deadline is on the 24th of November, 2024. #Scholarship #DenmarkUK #Sustainability #entrepreneurship #London #networking #NetPositiveGroup #YoungProfessionals #opportunity #dkukmember #dkuk #strongertogether #wecelebratedanishness #weconnectpeople #wehaveagoodtime

🙌 Driving change together! European University Institute Last December European University Institute hosted a dynamic workshop as part of the #EUIWidening Europe Programme 🌍, designed to strengthen connections between the Institute and our partner national higher education institutions. 🙌 The workshop provided an opportunity to exchange and share best practices, focusing on enhancing #accountability #sustainability #societal impact of universities. 👩🎓 University of Nicosia 🙌 🙌 Read more here: https://loom.ly/xfDiZag

uOttawa achieves best-ever results in the QS World University Rankings 2025, surging to 189th worldwide! Growing global recognition of the University of Ottawa’s (uOttawa) research strength and its leadership in sustainability has powered the institution to its best-ever result in the influential QS World University Rankings 2025. This best-ever ranking is due to uOttawa’s outstanding results in research intensity, sustainability, employment outcomes and international influence.   In particular, University of Ottawa professors continue to distinguish themselves as leaders in research impact. QS also ranked uOttawa’s international research network as among the Top 5 in Canada and uOttawa’s performance in the sustainability index now ranks among the  world’s leading 100 universities. Learn more about uOttawa’s QS World University Rankings here - https://lnkd.in/gHNbcA4G #uottawa QS World University Rankings

Dear all, please congratulate PROF. DR. GLENROY ANTHONY FAGAN from #jamaica! DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP TITLE from the Royal University of The Kingdom of Atlantis. In the realm of academia, few accolades carry as much prestige and admiration as a Distinguished Professorship Award. This Distinguished Title is bestowed upon individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their field, demonstrating exceptional achievements, expertise, and unwavering dedication. The conferment of a Distinguished Professorship Award carries an inherent sense of prestige and distinction. This Distinguished Title signals to the academic community and the world at large that the recipient is an exemplar of excellence. It underscores their exceptional intellectual abilities, scholarly achievements, and profound influence within their domain of expertise. The honor serves as a symbol of the recipient's exceptional stature, garnering respect and admiration from peers, colleagues, and aspiring scholars. If you possess a Doctorate Degree and have accumulated more than 15 years of Experience in the Education of Students, you can be Rewarded a Distinguished Professorship Title by the Royal University of The Kingdom of Atlantis. You will be allowed to add the Title "Prof. Dr." to your name, as well as inserting your Distinguished Professorship Award in your Resume. This will tremendously help your Career Improvement. MINIMUM DONATION: US$ 300 YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IS YOUR BEST ASSET! If you are interested, please contact: Prof. Dr. Michael Puzzolante Global Chancellor and Chairman Royal University of The Kingdom of Atlantis chancellor@royal-university-koa.com https://lnkd.in/geE4NXqy #innovations #management #humanresources #digitalmarketing #technology #Creativity #future #futurism #entrepreneurship #careers #venturecapital #economics #investing #Sustainability #africa #india

Astana, Kazakhstan, the second coldest capital in the world, is the home of Nazarbayev University Here, Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business has invested 15 years collaborating with Kazakhstan to establish the region’s first research-focused business school Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business. This ongoing partnership has many stories worth telling, and I intend on sharing them bit by bit. While my primary aim is self-reflection on lessons I have learned, I have little interest or discipline that would lead to a private journal, so I will share them here with my network and others who may find them valuable. In 2009 A small group of dedicated and talented Kazakhstani individuals were tasked with Central Asia’s most ambitious educational project: to build a research university capable of competing with the best Western universities regarding research output, student quality, and global impact. This journey is marked by challenges and obstacles, both anticipated and unforeseen, all of which this team has and continues to address over time. This year, Nazarbayev University welcomed its 11th Executive MBA and 10th MBA classes, expanding its network to over 500 graduates representing key leaders and decision-makers in Kazakhstan. The Fuqua School of Business is nearing the milestone of teaching 150 courses to these students. On the research front, NUGSB continues to attract top-tier research faculty. Year after year, their work is published in the leading journals of their respective fields. The most essential and obvious lesson is that solving ambitious, complex, and challenging problems requires assembling the best team. From my experience, Kazakhstan chose some of the most dedicated, talented, and ambitious individuals to build this institution. As I write today, it some of these individuals return to the university, a real testament to the ambition and dedication of this group. On Duke’s end, I have had the tremendous honor of working closely with faculty and staff who brought their unique talents and expertise. Yet, the attribute I grew to appreciate most, and hope to emulate, is an intense curiosity and commitment to figuring out how to translate Duke’s values, dedication to quality, and academic excellence to Kazakhstan. Many of you in my network have also played a significant role in this project, and I hope you will all engage with me throughout these posts. If you have any questions, curiosities, or observations, please share them—your input will guide my focus. Otherwise, be prepared for a journey steered by my whims. post 2 partnership: https://lnkd.in/e55JXUsU post 3 the complexity of a university: https://lnkd.in/eHVGt_Ju

The Stimulating Sustainable Entrepreneurial Thinking in Scientists #SSETS programme continues to be a game changer as lead Coach, Dr. Akanimo Odon continues to groom entrepreneurial academics. This week's learning session focused on being able to publicise my research outputs on social media and not just on academic journals, networking and ensuring my research interests fits into some, if not all of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs. #MyKeyLessonsOnSSETS thus far include: 1. Ensuring collaboration with researchers within and outside one's region. This helps to come up with solutions that are not region-specific, but can be applied across regions. 2. Also, ensuring that one carries out interdisciplinary studies with researchers outside one's field as this increases research scope, solves more problems, expands knowledge, increases relevance and puts one in a better position to win a grant. 3. The SDGs obviously stem from problems that need to be solved. As such, channelling one's research towards any these SDGs indicates relevance to not just one's profession but the world. 4. Teaching students with the industry in mind, and not just offering theoretical lessons. They should be able to solve real life issues with the knowledge they have acquired in class. 5. Career satisfaction can be achieved if one's talents/gifts/skills are integrated into one's daily career activities. Special thanks to our partners British Council Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Lancaster University National Universities Commission (NUC) Caleb University Lagos and Dr Viola Akhigbe Chinyere Ezeanya-Bakpa #BeforeAndAfterWithSSETS #SSETS

Aalto EE improved its ranking in the Financial Times' global executive education custom ranking for the third year in a row. The comparison evaluated customized programs for companies and organizations, and Aalto EE ranked #31 globally. 🏆🌍 "Improving our rankings for custom programs now three years in a row shows that our clients value the way we have renewed our customized programs and the direction in which we are developing them," says Miro Malmelin, Commercial Director at Aalto EE. Aalto EE's expertise in competence development solutions is backed up by the esteemed Aalto University, ensuring that all Aalto EE programs, both customized and open, are based on trusted scientific information and research: "The problems solved by companies are increasingly complex, so they also need reliable, interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise," adds Tom Lindholm, Managing Director of Aalto EE. 💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnMEVhZG #executiveeducation #customizedprograms #FTranking

📸 Thrilled to share these moments captured with some of the brilliant Professors at Hochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences in Germany! 🇩🇪 As an international student, my journey has been immensely enriched by the wisdom and guidance of these esteemed professors. 🌟 Ralloù Moutafis,Michaela Gebele-Ruhland From whom I learned the intricate nuances of Human Resource management,German language,English for business,Process management etc.Their innovative approach and dedication to subjects have inspired me to delve deeper into my international experience broadening my academic and practical understanding. 🌟Their insights into have been invaluable. Their encouragement to pursue independent research and critical thinking has shaped my analytical abilities, preparing me for future challenges. 🙏 I am grateful for their support and the opportunities provided by Hochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences .This experience has not only expanded my academic horizons but also enriched my cultural understanding and global perspective. #InternationalStudent #Germany #HigherEducation #Gratitude #LifelongLearning #GlobalPerspective #AcademicJourney #Mentorship #Innovation #Research