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globally engaged, nationally leading universities

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countries from six continents represented

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Meric Gertler, Anna Maria Bernini and Francesco Billari
Universities call on G7 leaders to work together to eliminate barriers and increase access to education globally
In a time of rapidly changing and increasingly unstable geopolitics, the members of the U7+ Alliance of World Universities are working together to address challenges related to access to education, in order to strengthen networks and continue to build global capacity to address some of society’s most pressing problems.
Universities call on G7 leaders to work together to eliminate barriers and increase access to education globally
High Res PM Visit
Universities call on G7 leaders to prioritize and advance peace and security
More than 75 university leaders from 16 countries convened at Keio University in Japan this week and called on G7 leaders to invest in peace and security education at all levels, lower barriers to student exchanges that foster cross-cultural understanding, and defend academic freedom.
Universities call on G7 leaders to prioritize and advance peace and security
U7+ communiqué 2025
Communiqué to the G7 - April 2025 - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI
2025 Communiqué - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI
2024 U7+ Presidential Summit
The U7+ Communiqué underscores the need to strengthen the higher education sector by ensuring equitable access to quality education.
2024 Communiqué on Global Access to Higher Education
2023 U7+ Presidential Summit
The Alliance reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace and security through education, research, and public engagement. Recognizing rising global threats, including armed conflicts, nuclear risks, and violence against marginalized groups, the Alliance emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to peacebuilding.
2023 Communiqué on Peace and Security: Universities as Engines of Innovation for Peace and Security