Association of Pacific Rim Universities

APRU Appoints Professor Thomas Schneider as New Chief Executive

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) announced today that it had appointed Professor Thomas Schneider as its new Chief Executive, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) announced today that it had appointed Professor Thomas Schneider as its new Chief Executive, effective January 1, 2023.
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    In announcing the appointment, APRU Chair and Chancellor of UCLA Professor Gene D. Block said, “Professor Schneider will bring considerable skills, knowledge, and experience to his new role, and I am confident that he has the ability to lead APRU into its next phase.
  • A native of Germany, Professor Schneider studied at the University of Zurich, the University of Basel, and the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris.
  • Professor Schneider was selected after an extensive global search by the APRU Search Committee led by Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chair of APRU and Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and search partner Perrett Laver.

Top University Leaders Shape Common Future for Higher Education at First In-person APRU Senior International Leaders’ Meeting in Two Years

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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This years annual conference was the first time since 2019 that leaders were able to share their opinions in person on the new global landscape of higher education.

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  • This years annual conference was the first time since 2019 that leaders were able to share their opinions in person on the new global landscape of higher education.
  • Commenting on the significance of this years meeting, UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox, underscored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on higher education and the importance for universities to carve a shared path through APRU.
  • Dr. Tremewan said: I am delighted that APRUs Senior International Leaders Meeting has been able to resume in-person this year at the University of California, Riverside.
  • There was also an eagerness to engage at a deeper level for the future landscape of higher education, especially in ways that leverage the strengths of APRUs network.

China-US Research: Common Good Must Triumph Over Mutual Suspicion, Says New Report

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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US universities are being warned about the need to safeguard intellectual property against perceived conflicts of interest.

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  • US universities are being warned about the need to safeguard intellectual property against perceived conflicts of interest.
  • Yet, as a new report from APRU and Elsevier demonstrates, the world cannot afford a break between the two largest producers of published research.
  • The report For the Common Good: APRU and the China-US Research Landscape shows the importance of maintaining relationships that have been built over decades for the benefit of global society.
  • Elsevier is part of RELX , a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Tsinghua Hosts APRU Provosts’ Forum 2022, Explores Futures of Higher Education

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Tsinghua University hosted the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Provosts Forum 2022 under the theme Futures of Higher Education on April 20.

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  • Tsinghua University hosted the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Provosts Forum 2022 under the theme Futures of Higher Education on April 20.
  • The virtual meeting was attended by provosts and academic officers from APRU member institutions, as well as education specialists from UNESCO.
  • In his welcome remarks, Tsinghua University President Wang Xiqin said that the forum was being held in the spirit of collaboration and experience-sharing as the drivers of higher education and academic policy in higher education institutions respective and connected communities.
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    For more information on APRU Provosts' Forum, please visit www.apru.org/our-work/university-leadership/provosts-forum
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APRU Launches The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) is proud to announce the launch of The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim.

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  • APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) is proud to announce the launch of The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim.
  • The handbook addresses a growing list of challenges faced by regions and cities in the Pacific Rim that are fundamental to sustainable development policies and planning practices.
  • The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim is a significant reference volume appealing to readers across the academic and practitioner spectrum.
  • The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim is available for pre-order and will ship after March 9, 2022.

Tec de Monterrey Opens Spaces For Dialogue On Innovation For The New Era Of Education At CIIE 2021

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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The keynotes will revolve around several main topics: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Educational Innovation Management, Lifelong Learning, Academic Innovation for Health and EdTech Entrepreneurship.

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  • The keynotes will revolve around several main topics: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Educational Innovation Management, Lifelong Learning, Academic Innovation for Health and EdTech Entrepreneurship.
  • The 2021 edition of the Conference will feature more than 250 presentations with the participation of specialists, ministers of education and university presidents.
  • There will also be networking, book presentations, special events and a Virtual Expo attended by renowned companies in the education sector.
  • The 8th International Conference on Educational Innovation by the Tec de Monterrey will be the fertile ground for dialogue, collaboration, experimentation and entrepreneurship to build together the future of education.

APRU Metagame Conference 2021 Returns at Cyberport’s Annual Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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In partnership with Cyberport, the 2nd Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Metagame Conference will take place within a broader convening titled the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) hosted at Cyberport in Hong Kong, December 10-12, 2021 in hybrid format (virtual and in-person).

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  • In partnership with Cyberport, the 2nd Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Metagame Conference will take place within a broader convening titled the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) hosted at Cyberport in Hong Kong, December 10-12, 2021 in hybrid format (virtual and in-person).
  • APRU connects universities and students across the Pacific Rim through international esports coordination.
  • The panel is also expected to touch upon opportunities for esports regarding metaverse, blockchain, digital arts and other emerging technologies.
  • The conference will also shed light on how gaming as digital entertainment can play a leading role in solving environmental challenges such as wildlife conservation, decarbonization, and even diversity and inclusion.

APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) Celebrates Successful Completion of Its APWiL (Asia Pacific Women in Leadership) Mentoring Program’s First Cohort

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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The first cohort matched 15 pairs of mentors and mentees to provide international and intercultural opportunities for the development of aspiring women leaders within APRU.

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  • The first cohort matched 15 pairs of mentors and mentees to provide international and intercultural opportunities for the development of aspiring women leaders within APRU.
  • The current cohort, running from October 2021 September 2022, comprises 47 mentor-mentee pairs, reflecting strongly growing receptiveness of the APWiL Mentoring Program.
  • Participants used the ceremony to report on the programs impact and introduced the second cohort to Senior International Leaders (SILs).
  • The SILs convene annually to discuss important themes in higher education, advancing the impact of APRU initiatives and programs.

Three University Presidents, Secretary-General of UGC and CEO of Cyberport Officiated the APRU International University Centre’s Grand Opening Ceremony

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Fortifying its connections to the Asia-Pacific Rim, APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) has opened a new office in Hong Kong.

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  • Fortifying its connections to the Asia-Pacific Rim, APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) has opened a new office in Hong Kong.
  • By opening an expanded headquarters in Hong Kong, the APRU network looks to deepen its collaboration between Hong Kong and leading research universities internationally, said Dr. Christopher Tremewan, Secretary General of APRU.
  • The office is headquartered in Cyberport, the digital technology hub of Hong Kong and home to around 800 startups and technology companies on-site.
  • APRU already has a history with the business area, having hosted several partnership initiatives for university students passionate about Esports.

Former Prime Minister Urges APRU University Presidents to Help Prevent the Next Pandemic

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Ms. Clark made invaluable contributions to APRU leaders in formulating ideas and initiatives for combating the next pandemic.

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  • Ms. Clark made invaluable contributions to APRU leaders in formulating ideas and initiatives for combating the next pandemic.
  • Ms. Clark was well-qualified to present this challenge because she was co-chair of the expert independent panel on preventing the next pandemic which recently reported to the WHO in Geneva.
  • Consisting of presidents from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, the University of Auckland and the University of British Columbia, the group aims to advance the goals discussed during the meeting to prevent a future pandemic.
  • 1COVID-19: Make it the Last Pandemic, https://theindependentpanel.org/
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