Joint Statement
on the occasion of the
OSAKA UNIVERSITY PARTNER SUMMIT30 April 2021
between
Mahidol University, 
Shanghai Jiao Tong 
University, 
The University of British 
Columbia, University of 
California, Davis, 
University College London, 
University of Groningen, 
Osaka University
Preamble
Recognizing the pivotal role of universities in facing economic, environmental, and societal challenges, we will share our vision for a resilient society, pursue collaboration to contribute to local and global communities, and present the outcomes at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Declaration 01
Build a collaborative network to develop a virtual global campus in the post-COVID-19 
era focusing on areas of existing academic collaboration where interests are 
complementary and aligned 
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            ACTION 01 Develop a joint platform for virtual mobility and exchange of student voices to address shared grand challenges. 
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            ACTION 02 Implement cross-disciplinary academic programs related to grand challenges among partner institutions. 
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            ACTION 03 Evolve joint Ph.D. training activities and research and professional training opportunities for early-career researchers through collaboration with global agencies and companies. 
Declaration 02
Lead the advancement of science and innovation through synergistic research and knowledge dissemination
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            ACTION 01 Jointly disseminate information to global society based on scientific evidence related to COVID-19. 
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            ACTION 02 Exchange knowledge through joint symposia/workshops among researchers, government, and industry. 
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            ACTION 03 Explore the possibility of expanding existing bi-lateral research projects to multilateral ones, whenever possible and effective, with the aim of addressing topics such as health, well-being, and/or sustainability. 
Declaration 03
Engage with society and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to advance global health, well-being, and sustainability
Highlighted Goals
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            ACTION 01 Disseminate outstanding research results and best teaching practices to global society through joint efforts and presentations. 
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            ACTION 02 Engage with local and global society to achieve the SDGs through collaboration in research and education among partner institutions and share the created knowledge at the Osaka Expo 2025. 
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            ACTION 03 Generate policy recommendations based on continued dialogue among partner institutions. 

 
             
             
             
             
             
            