Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a global alliance of research intensive universities partnering together in a collaborative effort to deliver high quality research to respond to global challenges confronting the world today.
Founded in 2000, activities undertaken by its members include
- joint research projects across all academic disciplines
- a mobility programme for postgraduate students and academic faculty
- Global Challenge research clusters
UiB representatives to WUN
Rector, Professor Dag Rune Olsen
WUN Partnership Board
Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Professor Anne Christine Johannessen
WUN Academic Advisory Group
Senior Advisor Bjørn Erik Andersen
WUN Coordinator Group
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About WUNSmall images:
“The WUN network is dedicated to making significant advances in knowledge and understanding in areas of global concern, bringing together the experience, equipment and expertise necessary to tackle the big issues facing societies, governments, corporations and education."
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ResearchSmall images:
"Research activity is at the heart of what WUN does. The alliance aims to bring together the best people and the best ideas from the member institutions to solve global problems."
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Funding opportunitiesSmall images:
Many WUN partners encourage international development with funds of their own in combination with funding from the WUN network.
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EventsSmall images:
To strengthen collaborations WUN organizes virtual seminars, international workshops, seminars and conferences.
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WUN DocumentsSmall images:
WUN annual report, strategy, governance etc.
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NewsSmall images:
Keep yourself updated on WUN developments
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