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 

  • ACTION

    01

    Develop a joint platform for virtual mobility and exchange of student voices to address shared grand challenges. 

  • ACTION

    02

    Implement cross-disciplinary academic programs related to grand challenges among partner institutions.

  • 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

  • ACTION

    01

    Jointly disseminate information to global society based on scientific evidence related to COVID-19. 

  • ACTION

    02

    Exchange knowledge through joint symposia/workshops among researchers, government, and industry. 

  • 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

  • ACTION

    01

    Disseminate outstanding research results and best teaching practices to global society through joint efforts and presentations. 

  • 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. 

  • ACTION

    03

    Generate policy recommendations based on continued dialogue among partner institutions.

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