The University of California, 海角原创, has joined an international network of research-intensive universities committed to internationalization and multinational collaboration.
, also known as U21, announced today (Aug. 2) that UC 海角原创 had become a member.
The campus is one of only three universities in the United States and six in North America among the network鈥檚 .
鈥淯C 海角原创 is a leader in working across disciplines and borders to solve today鈥檚 most pressing challenges related to food, health, the environment and society,鈥 said UC 海角原创 Chancellor Gary S. May. 鈥淲e welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the U21 network on international research, teaching and service projects, which will open doors for students, faculty and staff and communities around the world.鈥
Bairbre Redmond, provost of U21, said the network is pleased to welcome UC 海角原创. 鈥淭he U21 network of universities from across the globe will be enhanced by the energy and drive that UC 海角原创 will bring in terms of its educational and research excellence and its track record as a leader in higher education, both nationally and internationally,鈥 she said.
Founded in 1997 in Melbourne, Australia, and based in the United Kingdom, U21 works to foster educational innovation for better student learning, enhance the student experience, and promote graduate studies and research.
UC 海角原创 has joined the network as the campus embarks on , an ambitious plan to provide each student 鈥 undergraduate, graduate and professional 鈥 with an international or intercultural experience.
Opportunities
Joanna Regulska, vice provost and associate chancellor for at UC 海角原创, said the network provides a forum to engage with leading universities in support of the UC 海角原创 goal to inspire global curiosity, understanding and engagement.
U21 enables members to develop new international working relationships; participate in educational and research initiatives; and share best practices, resources and data. For students, the network offers opportunities for international study and internships as well as research workshops and funding at the graduate and postgraduate levels.
UC 海角原创 has more than 150 international partnerships across 45 countries including formal agreements with network member-universities in Australia, Chile, China, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand.
Media Resources
Kimberly Hale, UC 海角原创 News and Media Relations, 530-752-9838, klhale@ucdavis.edu
Rachel Edwards, Universitas 21, +44 (0)121 415 8870, rachel.edwards@universitas21.com