Florida International University

W100 Representative
Anthony Rionda
Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs
Anthony Rionda serves as FIU’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs, where he works to support the University’s agenda at the local, state and federal level. In his role, he has helped develop innovative advocacy strategies and campaigns, advocacy communications initiatives, and innovative academic and student initiatives. In 2015 Professor Rionda was appointed a Fellow of the FIU Honors College where he teaches two courses on government and leadership. He is actively engaged in the South Florida community and serves as a member of the Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Board. Rionda is a Miami native and a three-time FIU graduate, holding a B.A. in Political Science, an M.P.A. from the Green School of International and Public Affairs, and a J.D. from the College of Law.

FIU is Miami’s public research university. Offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community.
Designated a Preeminent State Research University, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university’s mission. The Robert Stempel School of Public Health and Social Work and the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences’ Discovery Lab are just two of many colleges, schools and setting new standards through research initiatives.
For more than 50 years, FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida’s anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 56,000, we are among the largest universities in the nation and have collectively graduated more than 300,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.
The Latest from Florida International University
Downbursts are winds that can rival tornadoes and hurricanes, but behave differently. @FIU_CEC and @FIUExtremeEvent researchers use #WallofWind to recreate these bursts and test how infrastructure holds up, as featured in @ConversationUS. Learn more: https://go.fiu.edu/downbursts
Can coastal defenses do more than just block water? @FIUCarta and @FIUEnvironment researchers discuss in @ConversationUS how a new textured seawall aims to protect Miami from sea level rise and support marine life. Learn more: https://go.fiu.edu/ecoblox
We’re proud to officially launch a transformative academic partnership with @Nicklaus4Kids — to elevate pediatric medicine in South Florida and beyond.
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They lead, innovate, and inspire. Meet the 2025 FIU Torch Award honorees, alums changing the world, one bold move at a time. Panthers from every decade gathered to celebrate their impact. 💙💛 Read more:

Panther Pantheon of Greatness: Meet the 2025 Torch Award honorees
Five distinguished alumni have earned recognition for leading by example, scaling corporate peaks on their own terms ...
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Congratulations to the @FIULaw Class of 2025! 🎉🎓⚖️
Through hard work and determination, you’ve earned this achievement. As you take the next step in your legal journey, we’re confident you’ll rise as leaders, uphold the highest standards, and inspire those around you.
Open forums with Interim President Nuñez will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. This is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage, ask questions, and share feedback.
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Update on FIU presidential search: community sessions schedule
The search committee announces four separate forums on May 21 at MMC at which the sole presidential candidate will...
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Located in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is emerging as a key regional partner for Iran. @fiu_sipa expert Eric Lob explains why Iran’s new security pact with Ethiopia marks a significant step in strengthening ties, via @ConversationUS. @PIR_FIU For more:
Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it
The two countries sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen ties amid shifting alliances and shared regional interests.
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Seagrasses cover just 2% of the seafloor—but store nearly 50% of ocean sediment carbon. A global FIU-led study reveals how protecting the right meadows could prevent $200B in climate damages. It's time to invest in nature’s carbon sink. Read more:

Protecting seagrasses could prevent billions of dollars in damages, research finds
They possess a remarkable ability to capture and store vast amounts of carbon, according to a global study publish...
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Fast, scalable, and quantum-safe: @FIU_CEC new encryption algorithm protects video data from traditional and quantum cyber threats — outperforming top methods by 10–15%. Read more:

Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
The findings, published in IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, present a way to protect sensitive videos from ...
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300+Academic associations, honour and professional societies, cultural organisations and interest groups
3 Art and history museums
142 Countries represented in our student body
FIU’s core values encompass teamwork, excellence, innovation, and service.
“Half sprawling city, half tropical wilderness, all progress. We’re proud to call Miami our home. It’s a dynamic hotspot for innovation and creation. This multilingual, multinational city puts the “I” in FIU.
Where others see challenges, we see opportunity. Our research and service efforts take aim at the unique issues Miami faces in climate change, globalizing economy, major population shifts and more.”
Mission and vision
- Mission
FIU's mission is to provide high-quality teaching, research, and creative activities while engaging with both local and global communities. FIU also seeks to create pathways for underrepresented students to access higher education. - Vision
FIU’s vision focuses on student-centred learning, economic mobility, research, creative activities, and transformative innovations. The university also aims to be recognised as a top 50 public university.
FIU is classified as a Carnegie Very High Research institution.
Florida International University (FIU) aspires to be recognised as a top 50 public university by excelling in student-centred learning and promoting upward economic mobility. The university is committed to producing socially impactful research and fostering creativity while driving transformative innovations on both local and global scales. FIU’s Next Horizon 2025 strategic plan builds on the achievements of previous initiatives, continuing the dedication to exceptional learner success and maintaining the highest standards of university research and innovation.
As South Florida’s only public R1: Doctoral University—Highest Research Activity, FIU is proud of its strong record of service to the community and its students. The university’s research agenda enriches both the intellectual and material aspects of life for students, their families, and the wider community. Building on its BeyondPossible2020 strategic plan, FIU’s Next Horizon 2025 offers a clear path to amplify its research impact, providing solutions to real-world challenges.
FIU’s research is geared towards addressing scientific, social, and economic challenges both in Florida and across the nation. The research conducted by FIU’s faculty directly contributes to local economic development and problem-solving, while also creating high-skill, high-wage jobs for the community. As an urban research university, FIU is committed to investing in the next generation of scientists and innovators, which is seen as essential for global competitiveness, job creation, economic resilience, and achieving key national goals.
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Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore

W100 Representative
Dr Vivien ChiongChief Communication Officer
Dr Vivien Chiong is Chief Communication Officer at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, ranked the world’s best young university by Times Higher Education in 2024. Dr Chiong leads the team that manages NTU’s reputation, brand, media relations, creative and marketing activities, alumni and donor communication, and the University archives. Her brand positioning and campaigns for NTU have been recognised with over 100 industry awards and more than 10 individual awards since 2010. An early adopter of new digital technologies in communication, Dr Chiong has guided her team in launching innovative applications of augmented reality and AI in communications. A former journalist, Dr Chiong has headed communication teams in diverse industries ranging from broadcasting to water and the environment. She received her PhD from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information and has served as an adjunct professor. In 2020, she received the National Day Silver Medal for Administration from the President of the Republic of Singapore.

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.
NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.
The latest from Nanyang Technological University
Bend it like Xiaodong: From water-activated smart bandages to plant communicators and meat-sniffing sensors, Prof Chen Xiaodong’s flexible electronics are changing lives. Today, he joins the ranks of Newton and Hawking as a Fellow of the Royal Society. https://ntu.sg/RoyalSocietyFellowship-2025…
Moving from fashion to wearable tech, #NTUsg alumna Jane Wang’s journey to becoming CEO of Roceso Technologies has been anything but conventional. Now, Roceso’s patented product — a fabric glove that helps patients with neurological disorders and nerve injuries with…
Congratulations to these inspiring individuals from #NTUsg who have been recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list. The list celebrates young innovators and leaders creating meaningful impact across the region.
They are:
• shazza, NTU student and singer-songwriter
•…
Art of the matter: 128 students from #NTUsg’s School of Art, Design and Media are presenting their final-year projects at ADM Show 2025, now on at New Bahru till 18 May, 11am to 8pm daily. From short films and illustrated books to mixed-media installations and digital…
Early Asians made humanity’s longest prehistoric migration, walking over 20,000km from North Asia to South America. A landmark study published in Science, led by #NTUsg scientists Assoc Prof Kim Hie Lim and Prof Stephan Schuster with support from the GenomeAsia100K consortium,…
A S$15 million gift from the Sim Foundation will advance key research and educational priorities in #healthcare at #NTUsg. For a start, the gift will strengthen @NTU_LKCMedicine's pursuit of world-class medical education and its research enterprise, leveraging AI in medicine and…
Making waves: Kudos to the #NTUsg Canoe Kayak Sprint Team for claiming the Championship title at the Inter-Tertiary Canoe Sprint Championships 2025. Powering through with grit and focus, they earned three golds, six silvers and two bronzes despite facing strong competition from…
#NTUsg has launched the NTU Honours College, a new flagship #undergraduate college that will serve as a launchpad for students to become leaders passionate about changing the world for the better. The college offers modules designed to encourage students to collaborate across…
#Tech trailblazers: Congrats to the #NTUsg #technologists who have been honoured in the Top 10 Asia Young Women Rising Tech Stars 2025 list in recognition of their stellar contributions to shaping the future of #technology and society.
They are:
👩💻NTU student Sanskkriti Jain,…
Ranked among the best universities globally for AI, NTU is placed 2nd for AI by US News & World Report.
NTU is the winner of two global sustainability awards - Whole Systems Approach Excellence Award and the EuroCham Sustainability Award
In the 13th Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings released in May 2024, NTU was ranked the world’s best young university for the second year running.
Smart campus, smarter thinking
The NTU Smart Campus is a living testbed of tomorrow’s technologies that demonstrates how innovative digital and tech-enabled solutions support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
Home to a critical mass of talent and infrastructure in the key areas that are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution, NTU Singapore is working with industries and the government to spearhead innovations for the betterment of society.
In 2024 NTU launched the College of Computing and Data Science, to deepen its investment and efforts in artificial intelligence, computing, and data science. Through a suite of cutting-edge programmes and state-of-the-art research facilities, the college aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators for the digital age.
Mission and vision
Mission
To nurture leaders and create societal impact through education, research, and service.
Vision
A great global university founded on science and technology.
Global Reach
NTU’s international outreach is broad and strong and includes more than 570 academic and research partnerships with institutions across the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific and beyond. The University has over 250 industry partners, including more than 20 corporate and joint labs set up with industry leaders such as Alibaba and Rolls-Royce. Two-thirds of NTU’s faculty and research staff are international, representing more than 70 countries.
In 2017, NTU joined the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a consortium of more than 60 research-intensive universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australasia. NTU is also a founding member of the Asian Science and Technology Pioneering Institutes of Research and Education (ASPIRE) League, which comprises 5 leading technological institutions in East Asia working together to enhance collaboration in research and exchange of students and faculty.
Sustainable Innovation
In October 2021, NTU unveiled a 15-year sustainability manifesto with a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, halve net energy utilisation and launch new sustainability courses, among other initiatives. NTU also became the first university in the world to issue a sustainability-linked bond.
The University’s main campus hosts eight zero-energy buildings, the most among organisations in Singapore. These include two of Asia’s largest wooden buildings, Gaia and The Wave.
NTU is the winner of two sustainability awards – the Whole Systems Approach Excellence Award conferred by the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) which recognises the university’s sustainable practices in the areas of research, education, community engagement, and infrastructure developments, and the EuroCham Sustainability Award in the Environmental, Social and Governance Investments category where NTU was the only Institute of Higher Learning among the finalists.
Research Strategy
NTU performs cutting-edge research through various strategic national and international research programmes. The University hosts two out of seven national Research Centres of Excellence (RCEs) – the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering and Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science, all conducting research aligned with the long-term strategic interests of Singapore.
NTU is also the lead local partner in 7 out of 9 national CREATE centres, set up with elite international universities.
Research in NTU is carried out within and across the colleges/schools and RCEs, supported by 36 university-level research institutes.
Research Clusters
NTU’s research plan is anchored by six clusters from Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), as well as Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts for People & the Economy (SHAPE).
These interdisciplinary clusters are aligned to NTU’s Humanity Grand Challenges and mapped to strategic priorities:
- Health & Society
- Resilient Urbanisation & Natural Ecosystems
- Artificial & Augmented Intelligence
- Future of Industry
- Brain & Learning
- Culture, Organisations & Society
Loughborough University

W100 Representative
Sarah BostockAssociate Director of Marketing & Advancement
Sarah Bostock leads on institutional marketing strategy at Loughborough with a specific focus on brand, demand generation and enhancing the University’s reputation in the UK and overseas for research and innovation. She works with senior leaders across key, high-profile projects and initiatives consulting on best practice, innovative approaches and identifying opportunities for growth, collaboration and optimisation. Prior to Loughborough, Sarah held a number of roles at the University of Bristol, most recently as Deputy Director of Marketing where she was instrumental in transforming the scope and visibility of marketing and led the team to a CASE Circle of Excellence Award in 2020. Before her career in Higher Education, Sarah worked in charity and corporate sectors and has over 18 years’ experience in marketing, communications and public relations. She’s a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, studied at the Institute of Direct Marketing and is a member of the Volunteer Executive Committee for the CASE Universities Marketing Forum.

Loughborough University is somewhere anyone can realise their full potential. The atmosphere and team spirit on campus inspire and empower people to achieve extraordinary things. This progressive and ambitious attitude is reflected in the success we achieve, as one of the top-performing universities in the country. Loughborough University is also a welcoming place where staff and students should feel they can be themselves. Across everything we do, we are working together to create a better future, for everyone.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading universities.
The latest from Loughborough University
Expert, Dr @natalie_velati, calls for bigger changes within the ‘overwhelmingly complex and often misleading food environment’ as the government extends the current sugar tax levy. 🥤
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Are you an exceptional leader? 🤝
We're looking for Deans to shape the future of @LboroSSEHS and @LboroDesign @LboroCA!
Closing date: 2 June
Apply now ➡️ https://lboro.uk/3V1nLLa
#JoinTeamLboro
We recently welcomed England Men’s Test Cricket team to campus! 🏏
@LboroAlumni and England bowler, Sam Cook, spoke to us about his time at Loughborough and how it helped shape his cricketing journey.
@LboroSport @englandcricket
@lboroalumni @LboroSport @englandcricket Find out more about the team's visit to campus here:

Loughborough plays host to England Men’s Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)
Loughborough University has welcomed the England Men’s Test team to campus ahead of a busy summer of international cricket.
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Sport scholar Molly Palmer topped the Women’s Long Jump rankings at Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) at the weekend! 👏
Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Jazmin Sawyers made a comeback from injury.
Read more about what happened at LIA ➡️ https://lboro.uk/44MXrcG
@LboroSport
A huge congratulations to Professor Nick Webborn CBE, who is a Visiting Professor at Loughborough, on being appointed as the new Chair of UK Sport! 👏
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport @lisanandy has appointed Professor Nick Webborn CBE as the new Chair of UK Sport.
@DCMS
We're proud to have been awarded the prestigious Educational Institute of the Year award! 🎉
This award recognises our unwavering commitment to sporting and academic excellence

🏆 We’re thrilled to be named Educational Institute of the Year at the FEVO Sports Industry Awards 2025!
A huge win for @LboroSport and @lborouniversity — celebrating our commitment to excellence on and off the field. 🙌
#LboroFamily #FEVOAwards #SportsIndustryAwards…
What does it mean to thrive, not just survive? 💬
Define 'fair wages'
Saving premature babies
Supporting end-of-life care
Reducing health inequities
Because the world can't wait 👉 https://lboro.uk/3FLTYkf
#WorldCantWait
We're funding local projects as part of the Community Donations Fund! 🤝
A total of £12,630 has been awarded by the University across the Open Fund and Inside Out Fund to several organisations around Charnwood.
Read more ➡️ https://lboro.uk/4jRClPa
The countdown is on! 📢
Our 2025 @LboroCA and @LboroDesign Degree Show opens on 12th June.
Check out creative works from over 500 Loughborough students!
Find out more ➡️ https://lboro.uk/459EUr9
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Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

W100 Representative
Heather DucoteSenior Director of Marketing and Brand Management
Heather Ducote is the Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Management at Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), with responsibility for marketing, brand creative, and licensing and trademarks. Bringing 19 years of experience in higher education and 30 years overall in marketing and communications, Heather’s work is focused on supporting the university’s institutional goals though brand standards, strategy, initiatives, and protection.

At Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), we’re reimagining how education and technology intersect. This approach transforms the ways we teach and learn, perform research, and engage with communities around the world.
The Latest from Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
Thankful for our thankful Hokies. 🧡
#HokieGrad #VT25
WEATHER UPDATE - 2:30 P.M.
Due to severe weather approaching, doors will open immediately for the College of Science ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum.
Graduates & their guests are encouraged to arrive as soon as possible. Ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.

‼️ WEATHER UPDATE: Due to severe weather approaching the area, the College of Science commencement ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. will take place in Cassell Coliseum. (1/2)
The newest @vt_alumni. 🧡🥹
Congratulations, #VT25! #HokieGrad
‼️ WEATHER UPDATE: Due to severe weather approaching the area, the College of Science commencement ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. will take place in Cassell Coliseum. (1/2)
Guests should enter through the Beamer Way or Washington Street sides of Cassell and may arrive as early as one hour prior to ceremony start time. Graduates should arrive one hour prior to ceremony start time and enter through the Cassell entrance near Merryman Center. (2/2)
SURPRISE! 🤩 Introducing the #VT25 HokieBirds. 🦃
HokieBirds keep their identity secret — until it’s revealed at #HokieGrad when they wear the HokieBird feet during University Commencement in Lane Stadium and are recognized with a reveal video played on the jumbotron.
Meet the #VirginiaTech Class of 2025. 🎓🤝
#HokieGrad #VT25

Meet the Class of 2025
Get to know a few of the Hokies who will be receiving their degrees at commencement today.
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We've been keeping a secret... 🤫🦃🦃
#HokieGrad #VT25
Students yesterday. @vt_alumni today. Hokies forever. 🥹🧡
Congratulations to the doctoral and interdisciplinary master's candidates who walked the stage in Cassell Coliseum today! 🎉
Cyril Clarke joined #Virginia Tech in 2013 as dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He became executive vice president and provost of Virginia Tech in January 2019.

Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril R. Clarke to step down, return to faculty
As chief academic officer, Clarke worked closely with President Tim Sands, college deans, administrators, and faculty ...
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Ranked 54th in university research in the United States
110+ undergraduate majors and 120+ master's and doctoral degree programs
Top 6 percent of universities in the nation for research expenditures
Ut Prosim - That I May Serve
Through research, teaching, and service, Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach in preparing scholars to be leaders and problem solvers. A comprehensive institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.
Virginia Tech offers the widest range of degree choices in Virginia to more than 38,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on all its campuses. With a main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech has an education and research presence across Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.
Virginia Tech is a leading global research institution – externally sponsored research grew by 13.4 percent during the last fiscal year – and boasts seven world-class research institutes. The university has invested in Research Frontiers, bringing together diverse expertise that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. In partnership with industry, government, and foundations, these focus areas address emerging challenges and opportunities that seek to improve the human condition and create a better world for all.
Driven by its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech has a clear vision of how we can serve in our personal, professional, and civic pursuits. The university is committed to making its top-quality education accessible even as we push the boundaries of knowledge to make a difference in the world.
Mission and vision
- Inspired by our land-grant identity and guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech is an inclusive community of knowledge, discovery, and creativity dedicated to improving the quality of life and the human condition within the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.
- Virginia Tech has a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia; a significant presence across the commonwealth, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, and sites in Newport News and Richmond; educational and research facilities across the state; a study-abroad site in Switzerland; and a 1,800-acre agriculture research farm near the main campus. The campus proper is located in the New River Valley and is 38 miles southwest of Roanoke.
4000+ faculty researchers
38,000
students on and off the main campus
5%
increase in applicants identified as first-generation college students
With locations in Blacksburg and Roanoke, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area including the Innovation Campus, Virginia Tech’s research enterprise encompasses over $650 million in annual research expenditures.
Nine colleges and seven research institutes contribute to Virginia Tech’s robust research and innovation ecosystem, with interdisciplinary research capabilities and accomplishments spanning the fields of science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, the arts, and humanities.
The Office of Research and Innovation provides services and support that help faculty, staff, and students to plan, perform, and commercialize groundbreaking research.
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Korea University

W100 Representative
Dr. William H. StewartAssociate Director, International Cooperation
William H. Stewart is from Chicago, IL, USA, and earned a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature and a minor in Linguistics, which led him to become a Spanish language instructor at a K-12 International School in Seoul in the Republic of Korea in 2008. This marked the start of a career in transnational and international education for the last two decades.
Given his experience in administration, expertise in higher education, international, and transnational education (coupled with proficiency in English, Spanish, and Korean), Dr. Stewart was recruited by Korea University’s Office of International Affairs. In his current role as the Associate Director of International Cooperation, he works to advance the university’s global initiatives.

With a founding spirit of “national salvation through education” Korea University has grown and prospered for more than 100 years. From its foundation by the Korean royal household in 1905, through Japanese occupation, and into the modern period of rapid economic development, Korea University has been the driving force behind education and social change in Korea.
Korea University is the top private university in Korea
Korea University offers 712 undergraduate courses in English
Deeply rooted in Korean history, leaping towards the world in the 21st century with the Korean tradition cherished in heart
Korea University was born as “Bosung College” in 1905. With a Royal grant from Emperor Gojong of the Korean Empire, Lee Yong-ik (Chungsukgong, 1854-1907), Treasurer of the Royal Household, established the school under the banner, “Education Saves the Country.” In the wake of the Korea-Japan Treaty in 1905, however, Lee Yong-ik sought asylum overseas to lead the resistance movement against Japan, which in turn posed a challenge to the management of Bosung College. Although Sohn Byung-hee (pen-name Uiam, 1861-1922), the leader of Cheondogyo, succeeded to the leadership vacated by Lee, Japanese imperial repression and the Great Depression aggravated the school’s financial predicament. Kim Seong-su(pen-name Inchon, 1891-1955) took over Bosung College and laid the foundation on which Korea University would arise. He aspired to build a genuine national university in response to the public schools, which the Japanese Empire manipulated to disseminate propaganda. In particular, the Main Hall (Historic Site 285), embodying the spirit of Inchon, and Main Library (Historic Site 286) were constructed through funding raised across the country and served as strong buttresses for the growth of the university. Following national liberation in 1945, the college was elevated to the status of a university in 1946 and renamed Korea University. Throughout the modern history of the Republic of Korea, Korea University has stood as a symbol of the spirit of resistance, manifesting the conscience of the nation and critical intelligence. This spirit led to a number of uprisings and protests by KU students calling for democracy, including one on April 18th, which triggered the April 19 Revolution in 1960.
Mission and vision
- Founded in 1905 by the Treasurer of the Royal Household, Young-Ik Yi, who believed that educating the young generation was the only way to secure Korea's independence
- KU is the country's first institution of higher learning funded and administered solely by Koreans
- KU's mission is to continue to play a key role in shaping Korea socially, culturally and academically
Research and International Partnerships
11,800
International students
USD500m
in Research funding
The university’s academic scope is extensive with its 18 undergraduate schools and colleges, and 23 graduate schools. KU is also renowned for its professional schools of Law, Medicine, and Business Administration.
In the 1990s, the Korean TechnoComplex was stablished to realize collaborative research by business, research institutes and university for the first time in Korea. Furthermore, Korea University established the School of Life Science and Biotechnology to foster professional human resources in the bioscience area, hosted the Seoul Center of the Korea Basic Science Institute, replete with cutting-edge research equipment, and opened the Graduate School of International Studies to nurture professionals in international and local studies. These endeavours paved the way for KU to join the ranks of leading global universities in science and other areas in the 21st century.
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City University of Hong Kong

W100 Representative
Shirley ChongDirector of Communications and Institutional Research Office (CIRO)
Shirley Chong has extensive public relations, branding and marketing experience in higher education sector. She has a strong global business network which benefits the university when promoting research excellence and building a strong academic reputation. This network is also crucial in developing employers’ perception of the university’s graduates. In addition, she has extensive data analytics and university rankings experience and provides business intelligence for high-level decision-making.

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has a well-earned reputation as an innovative hub for research and professional education and for addressing global issues and empowering positive change.
The Latest from City University of Hong Kong
📢 The HK Tech 300 Expo, #CityUHK’s first large-scale innovation and technology exhibition, is taking place from 23 to 24 May. Be part of this premier event where almost 300 start-ups and research teams will showcase cutting-edge #innovations that turn research into real-world…
Thank you, all the #DSE graduates and parents, who came to the #CityUHK JUPAS #Consultation Day 2025 this afternoon. 🌟 It was amazing to witness your enthusiastic participation in our Admission Talks and 1-on-1 Consultations.
Can’t wait to welcome you to the CityUHK family in…
📢 Calling all #DSE graduates and parents! The #CityUHK #JUPAS Consultation Day 2025 is in full swing, and our 1-on-1 #consultations are happening NOW on campus. This is your chance to:
💡 Get expert advice on programme reprioritisation before the DSE results release.
🗣️ Chat…
Dream of becoming a veterinarian? The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (#BVM) at #CityUHK is your gateway to an exciting global veterinary career. Developed with the world-renowned #Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, our six-year flagship programme is tailored to…
Ready to unlock global opportunities? The #BBA Global Business (#GBU) programme at #CityUHK, one of our Flagship Programmes, is designed to prepare you as a future global leader. With international exchanges and study opportunities at prestigious institutions, GBU offers…
#CityUHK and VNUHCM signed an MoU to boost academic and research collaboration. The partnership promotes closer partnerships for the PhD programmes of both universities, with VNUHCM students recommended for CityUHK’s PhD programmes and possible #HKPFS nominations. VNUHCM…
#CityUHK JUPAS Consultation Day 2025 is happening this Saturday (on 17 May), from 1pm to 5pm, on our vibrant CityUHK campus. 🌟
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🎉 Congrats to Professor Xu Jijian, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at #CityUHK, for winning the prestigious Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award 2025! This honour includes HK$5M in funding over 5 years to advance #battery technology. 🔬 Professor Xu’s groundbreaking research…
More than 180 CityU faculty members were listed among the top 2% of the most cited scientists in the world, according to Stanford University in October 2022.
Researchers from CityU received 36 awards at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in April 2023.
Our University is in the heart of a metropolitan community with extensive global connections.
Embracing diversity - putting learning first
A campus enriched by different cultures, languages, ethnicities, genders, points of view, and learning and teaching styles is what we aim for at CityU. Our
University is in the heart of a metropolitan community with extensive global connections. We aim to reflect that cosmopolitan flavour by attracting high quality students and faculty from around the world and encouraging local students to seek academic adventures overseas. Similarly, we promote pedagogic styles that reach beyond traditional institutional learning (lectures, classroom). At CityU, we spotlight learning-centric education that builds pathways for sustainable careers; inspirational learning that presents the spark for dynamic self-motivation; interactive learning that encourages intellectual exchange and sharing; and innovative learning that emboldens the pursuit of invention and creativity.
Mission and vision
- City University of Hong Kong aspires to become a leading global university, excelling in research and professional education.
- Our mission is to nurture and develop students' talents and to create applicable knowledge for social and economic advancement.
Headline
180+
CityU faculty members ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists.
23
Research Institutes/Centres, and 10 Applied Strategic Development Centres covering different areas of strategic importance.
CityU identifies solutions to critical global challenges by extending the frontiers of knowledge both within and beyond existing research paradigms. Our highly qualified academics are drawn from all over the world, bringing a wealth of research and professional experience to our programmes. Our world-class labs and state-of-the-art teaching facilities, as well as our state key laboratories, a national engineering centre and a suite of institutional-level research centres, enable our researchers to maintain a positive trajectory. We also pioneer new forms of expression by bringing science and the arts together.
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University of Ottawa

W100 Representative
Nicolas Gregoire-Racicot
Executive Director Marketing and Brand
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is located in the heart of the capital of Canada. The university has a unique bilingual nature, which allows its students, faculty and staff to learn, work and live in English, French or both. UOttawa are committed to academic and research excellence and value cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The University’s new strategic framework, Transformation 2030, boldly focuses our University community on shaping the leadership and research needed to address questions on a national and global scale.
The Latest from University of Ottawa
Exciting News! As convocation approaches, take a moment to find out which colour stole you will be wearing this year!
@uOttawaArts @uOttawaGenie @uOttawaFSS @uOttawaEdu @uOttawaAlumni
Each shade tells a story – from the orange of Engineering to the blue of Education.
@Telfer_uOttawa @uocommonlaw @DrCiviluOttawa @uOttawaMed @uOttawaHealthSc
#facultycoulours #convocation🎓
@uOttawaScience
La collation des grades approche! Quelle couleur porterez-vous cette année?
@uOttawaFSS @uOttawaGenie @uOttawaScience @uocommonlaw @DrCiviluOttawa @uOttawaAlumni
Chaque faculté a sa propre teinte, comme le blanc des Arts ou le canneberge des sciences de la santé.
@uOttawaHealthSc @Telfer_UdO @uOttawaMed @uOttawaEdu
#couleursdesfacultés #collationdesgrades
@uOttawaArts
The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CiMED) successfully wrapped up the 2025 Meridith Marks Medical Education Days 🩺📚 and wishes to thank all those who took part in this event. On May 2 and 3, approximately 140 people gathered for this annual event, which aims to…
Le Centre d’innovation en éducation médicale (CiEM) a conclu avec succès les Journées Meridith Marks de 2025🩺📚 et souhaite remercier tous ceux qui ont participé à cet événement. Les 2 et 3 mai, environ 140 personnes se sont rassemblées pour cet événement annuel qui vise à…
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Congratulations to @uOttawa's Lionel Briand, Canada Research Chair #CRC in Intelligent Software Dependability and Compliance, on being elected to Academia Europaea (MAE)!
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Félicitations à Lionel Briand, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada sur la conformité et la fiabilité intelligentes des logiciels, à l'@uOttawa, pour avoir été élu membre de l'Academia Europaea !
INNOVA, located on the 6th floor of the Learning Crossroads, is a dynamic space for research, training, and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology.
INNOVA's immersive cylinder is a 9-meter circumference cylinder that integrates high-definition technology detailed images or videos into a vertical cylinder. This technology provides a multi-angle view, delivering an immersive and interactive user experience.
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About INNOVA
saea-tlss.uottawa.ca
INNOVA, situé au 6e étage du Carrefour des apprentissages, est un espace dynamique de recherche, de formation et de collaboration, doté de technologies de pointe.
Le cylindre immersif d'INNOVA est un type de technologie haute définition qui intègre des images ou vidéos détaillées dans un cylindre vertical. Cette technologie offre une vue multi-angle, rendant l’expérience utilisateur immersive et interactive.
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👩💻🌎⚖️🤝A new research chair at @uOttawa, led by Professor Cyndy Wylde, explores Indigenous self-determination through governance, social work, and traditional knowledge.
🔗https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all/indigenous-self-determination-new-uottawa-research-chair
In 1866, the recently renamed College of Ottawa was elevated to university status by royal charter, and in 1889, it secured a pontifical charter. In 1965, the Oblates relinquished administration of the University and it became a provincially funded secular institution.
University of Ottawa has a 97% employment rate for graduates
The University's Social Sciences Building contains a six-storey living wall with 2,000 plants from 12 different species, and 80% of the building’s heating needs are met through heat redistribution
A university open to the world
uOttawa is a diverse community that brings together thousands of international students from more than 150 countries, offering opportunities to explore new cultures and ideas every day. Students choose UOttawa to enjoy a superior quality of education and generous scholarships, while living and studying in downtown Ottawa, near many international organizations, including dozens of NGOs, embassies and consulates.
With its diverse community of 45,000 students — including 16,000 Francophones and Francophiles — and 5,000 faculty and staff, The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. In 2020, the University created the Office of the Vice-President International and Francophonie (OVPIF) in order to further reinforce its position in both the francophone and global communities.
Strategic pillars:
- More agile: Succeeding in a world where change is the only constant
- More connected: Becoming leaders in our global village
- More impactful: Working together to build a better world
- More sustainable: Securing our shared future
Driving research into the future
$60M
Per year in student scholarships and bursaries
$432M
Research revenue
The University of Ottawa, together with its affiliated hospital research institutes, are acclaimed innovators. Its researchers are world leaders in photonics, vascular and cardiovascular health, brain and mental health, Francophonie, public policy and social justice. With 23 research centres and institutes cutting across faculties and disciplines, uOttawa promotes dynamic research collaboration and leverages Ottawa’s government laboratories, industry and policymakers.
Ranking among the top 10 research-intensive universities in Canada and a member of the U7 International Alliance, uOttawa generates nearly $350 million in research revenue annually and is home to 94 Canada Research Chairs and 23 research centres and institutes. Our 29 core facilities, ranging from leading-edge photonics to multidisciplinary psychology labs, and a new building dedicated to STEM enable our researchers to push the boundaries of discovery.
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York University

W100 Representative
Vinitha Gengatharan
Assistant Vice-President, Global Engagement & Partnerships

York is a leading international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change.
Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term career and personal success. Together we are making things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
The Latest from York University
#SpottedatSchulich: Thank you, Wissam, for giving back to the #SchulichCommunity and showing us what global success looks like!
#AlumniExcellence
That's a wrap, folks! 🏆 Check out the photos from #YorkUEUC's End of Year Celebration. This event honoured the significant achievements of our students, staff, & faculty. We also celebrated the winners of the Dean's Awards! Congratulations to our deserving recipients ✨
#YorkU
@YorkUEUC and BEEc at @YorkUniversity celebrated World Bee Day yesterday by planting native flowers, learning about native pollinators, enjoying snacks, sunshine, and upgrading our gardening skills! Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help!
York U Lions X @Raptors takeover and the IBM Practice Court 🏀
Celebrating #YorkUTop30 Alumni Under 30 for 2025! Among the recipients, we're proud to recognize 12 inspiring young grad studies’ alumni who are making waves in their communities, industries, and around the world. Learn more: http://yorku.ca/alumniandfriends/top30
#GradStudiesYU @YorkUAlumni
Today is World Bee Day 🐝 and to celebrate #YorkUEUC invites you to the Garden Party on Tuesday, May 20 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the Native Plant Garden, just outside the Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies Building 🐝🌷.
#YorkU
Applications for the President’s Ambassador Program are open! All current undergraduate and graduate students at #YorkU are invited to apply for the chance to serve as representatives of the University. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qBv10m
This day and everyday we recognize and appreciate 2SLGBTQIA+ community members at York University, and continue to take a stand against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. | #IDAHOTB
No. 1 York is the top ranked university in Canada for publications on COVID-19 & Mathematical Modeling, with researchers ranked Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 6 in the country (SciVal, 2021).
No. 1 York is the top ranked university in Canada for publications on COVID-19 & Mathematical Modeling, with researchers ranked Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 6 in the country (SciVal, 2021).
World ranking “high” York’s research output ranked “very high” (QS World University Rankings, 2021).
York University perform strongly in THE Impact rankings overall and for individual SDGs. Top 10 in the world for Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11); Top 10 in the world for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16); #1 in Canada Gender Equity (SDG 5)
Fostering global fluencies and
cross-cultural knowledges
York University has 300+ partnerships in 64 countries including partnerships with industry, governments, non-profit and private sector companies, and other educational institutions. These collaborative opportunities are co-created so that the missions of both York and the partnering organization are advanced in creating positive change for our students and in local and global communities.
Our commitment to collaboration allows us to address complex global challenges to create positive change in the local and global communities we serve. Solidifying existing international strategic academic alliances, and establishing new alliances is key to expanding outreach and engagement with York’s larger communities.
Experience firsthand York’s global impact and engagement. The University prides itself on championing diversity and inclusivity and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges. York community lives these values on one of the largest and most diverse university campuses in Canada.
York’s student body includes about 18 per cent international students and also reflects the diversity of Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The University draws scholars and exchange students from around the globe, and our students and faculty have opportunities for exchanges and collaborations at our more than 600 partner institutions worldwide.
York ranked No. 1 in Ontario for global collaborative research publications. Over 60% of York’s publications have an international co-author (SciVal, 2020).
Vision and Core Values
- We strive for Excellence in fulfilling all aspects of our mission
- We are Progressive, encouraging open-minded inquiry, innovative approaches, and forward-looking solutions
- We uphold Sustainability - environmental, social, and fiscal - as a vital compass for decisions and initiatives
- We are passionate about advancing Social Justice and Equity through critical insight, creative problem-solving, and socially responsible action
- We champion Diversity and Inclusivity, embracing differing perspectives, peoples, and ways of knowing, and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges
Advancing knowledge and
creating positive change
$24.7m
in knowledge mobilization brokered project research funding
$1.8m+
in revenue generated by start-ups from Innovation York
York conducts purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. York is committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including promoting social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human condition and the world around us and employ the knowledge we gain in the service of society. Intensive engagement in research is a core institutional value that permeates the fabric of the University, and it is this foundation on which York’s vibrant and exciting academic environment is built.
- World ranking “high” York’s research output ranked “very high” (QS World University Rankings, 2021).
- No. 1 York is the top-ranked university in Canada for publications on COVID-19 & Mathematical Modeling, with researchers ranked Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 6 in the country (SciVal, 2021).
- No. 1 York is the top-ranked university in Canada for publications on galaxies, stars & galactic evolution with the No. 1 researcher in the country: Science Prof Adam Muzzin, with 30 publications & a 354-citation count. (SciVal, 2021).
- No. 1 York ranked No. 1 in citation impact in Nursing & Health Professions (SciVal, 2020-21).
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University of Galway

W100 Representative
Aoife FlanaganAdvisor to the President on Reputation Strategy
Aoife Flanagan is responsible for Reputation Strategy at the University of Galway. With over 15 years’ experience in Higher Education, Aoife has held a number senior roles as Head of Planning and Institutional Research at both RCSI and University of Galway. Prior to this Aoife worked in a number of senior Business Intelligence roles in both Irish and international organisations.

Queen’s College Galway was founded in 1845. Following the construction of the iconic Quadrangle building, the University opened its doors four years later to the first cohort of just 68 students.
University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation over the past 175 years, with a student population today of over 18,000. According to QS World University Rankings, we are ranked 259 in the world and have been increasing our global reach and reputation over the past decade.
The Latest from University of Galway
Introducing the BA in Mathematics and Education at University of Galway — a four-year honours degree that combines advanced mathematics with teacher training and practical classroom experience.
Minister for Health @CarrollJennifer today formally launched a €4million charitable funding investment by National Breast Cancer Research Institute @BCResearchIre for research into life-changing advancements in patient care and outcomes at University of Galway. @roinnslainte
Minister for Health @CarrollJennifer MacNeill T.D. will today formally announce a €4m charitable funding investment by National Breast Cancer Research Institute @BCResearchIre (NBCRI) for research into life-changing advancements in patient care and outcomes at University of…
Listen back: Professors Derek O’Keeffe @Physicianeer and Cornelia Connolly introduce Ray D’Arcy to Deckard, the humanoid robot developed by the @HIVE_LAB at University of Galway. Deckard’s purpose is to help spark conversations around improving human mental and physical health.…
Introducing the BSc in Biopharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Galway — a multidisciplinary programme that brings together chemistry and biology to explore biomolecules and their applications in therapeutic medicine.
We are pleased to announce our nomination as a finalist for the 'Law School of the Year' category at the Leap @IrishLawAwards 2025.
More info: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/news/university-of-galway-school-of-law-celebrates-multiple-finalists-in-leap-irish-law-awards-2025-1.html
@uniofgalway @StudyInGalway @GalwayAlumni
#UniversityOfGalway #GalwayLaw
The @uniofgalway sports campus Dangan was the heart of sport for the west of Ireland today. We had our @parkrun , Galway juvenile athletics championships, @Connachtwomen training , Ultimate Frisbee , @ugarcheryclub , Rowing , Muaythai , @ConnachtHockey u18 @unigalwaysport
Summer colours on campus @uniofgalway
The @RyanInstitute has launched its Policy Brief Series and in the first issue Dr Audrey Morley, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies, with colleagues in @MetEireann and @MaynoothUni, discuss Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) research in Ireland.
University of Galway is the largest and oldest university in the west of Ireland
The University has had four different names. In 1849, it was called Queen's College Galway. it was changed in 1908 to University College Galway, or UCG for short. Then in 1997, it was changed again to National University of Ireland Galway, or NUI Galway for short. In 2022, it was renamed to University of Galway
University of Galway was The Sunday Times University of the Year 2022
A distinct and vibrant region,
deeply connected internationally
Inspired by the unique qualities of the region, including its rich culture and traditions, and history of diversity and trade, University of Galway reaches outwards to the world, through a global network of partnerships, collaborations, and alumni, as well as a globally connected faculty.
University of Galway is firmly committed to investing in the social, economic, and intellectual development of the entire region.
By building on the strengths of its local communities and resources, the University is inspired to leave its mark on the rest of the world and its international reach provides a firm platform for its future development.
Values
#PurposePeoplePlace
5
Research institutes
96%
Of graduates are employed or in further study 6 months after graduating
University of Galway is a globally focused research-led university. It recognises that research areas are neither standalone nor static and that the problems of the world are not and cannot be solved from just one perspective. With that in mind research at University of Galway incorporates the university’s knowledge of global challenges, national needs, and regional necessities so that its research areas enable an interdisciplinarity approach and impact.
The University’s approach to research is focused on the following three words: Purpose, People, Place. The purpose of research and innovation at University of Galway is to benefit humanity, society, and the economy, in other words, to create impact. Its people are creative in their thinking and collaborative in their approach and it’s place is distinct—a vibrant region on the edge of Europe—connected globally.
Engaging with its partners locally, nationally, and worldwide, the university invites ambition in research that underpins the following areas:
Enriching creativity and culture
Improving health and wellbeing
Realising potential through data and enabling technologies
Sustaining our planet and people
The University of Galway’s research displays breadth, depth, and interdisciplinarity of its expertise, both fundamental and applied, across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This is key to its success and ability to drive impact and respond to emerging fields of research.
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University of London

W100 Representative
Jo Pinson
Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Jo Pinson is the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing at the University of London, with responsibility for Marketing, Communications, Events, Digital and Brand. The University of London is a world-leading university with over 45,000 students studying digitally across 190 countries. As an academic federation, comprised of 17 member universities, it is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK. It is a leader in distance learning innovation and home to world-leading humanities research.
Prior to the University of London, Jo spent 8 years at the University of Surrey, where she lead on Marketing and Communications at the time of significant change in the sector. Jo came into Higher Education after many years in Retail Marketing and the luxury goods sector. She currently sits on two external boards; as a charity trustee and on an Enterprise board for commercial services.
The University of London are a federal University, consisting of 17 independent Member Institutions. As a world leader in higher education, the University has pioneered change since 1836.
The University of London is the UK’s leading provider of digital and blended distance education internationally, offering programmes to over 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, the university’s community and impact are global.
It is a national leader in the humanities, and promotes value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.
It is also a federation of 17 esteemed higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of its ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.
The university’s passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to its ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.
The Latest from University of London
Launch incoming! @IALS_law LHub’s new Law & the Humanities Map is nearly here – helping researchers explore, connect, and build.
Learn more and get involved: https://shorturl.at/F4elZ
#Law #Legalstudies #HigherEducation #MAHP #MappingtheArtsandHumanities #Humanities
@UoLondon hosted an event for alumni & friends in Singapore, to explore the theme of sustainability & finance – a timely topic which resonates globally and features heavily in Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
🔗Read more: https://www.london.ac.uk/news-events/news/university-london-event-alumni-friends-singapore
📚 As part of the Library Transformation Programme, we are investing in the development of our e-resource collections to better support primary research
💡Share your opinion on potential resources in our e-resources survey - https://bit.ly/4j11ztN
✨🎓Graduation is just around the corner! 🎓✨
We’re celebrating by sharing some of our favourite moments from past graduations ⭐️
Remember to use #UoLGrad2025 & tag @LondonU in your posts & stories as we’ll be sharing #graduation highlights throughout the week 💙
The University of London welcomed researchers and practitioners from around the globe to the Born Digital Collections, Archives and Memory Conference at Senate House. @SASNews
🔗Read more about the key highlights of the conference: https://www.london.ac.uk/digital-humanities-research-hub/news/university-london-hosts-groundbreaking-born-digital-conference
Happy Easter to our UoL Community that are celebrating around the world, from all of us at the University of London ✨
The University of London will be closed over Easter weekend from 17:00 BST on Wednesday 16 April & will reopen on Wednesday 23 April at 09:00 BST. We'll respond to all enquiries as soon as possible upon our return. We hope you have a relaxing break! 🐰 🐣 🌷
⭐ @UoLondon Graduate, Bahar Taşkın Öztürk, has won the Business & Innovation Award at the British Council Study UK Awards in Türkiye. Bahar co-founded INAN and is currently CGO at Twiser.⭐️
🔗Read more: https://www.london.ac.uk/news-events/news/university-london-graduate-wins-study-uk-award-2025
👏 @UoLondon is also proud to have several other finalists in this year's Study UK awards, including Ahmed Ibnul Hassan, who was nominated for the Business & Innovation Award in Bangladesh.
🔗 Read a Q&A with Ahmed on the Uni's Student Insider Blog - https://www.london.ac.uk/news-events/student-insider/study-uk-awards-ahmed-ibnul-hassan
New report by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy & @UoLondon Careers Service says Humanitarian organisations must train more people from crisis-hit regions to develop response teams with the knowledge & ability to act when emergencies strike
Read more: https://www.london.ac.uk/careers-group/news/humanitarian-organisations-need-train-more-people-crisis-hit-regions-new-report
The University hosts an inclusive and diverse community of 48,000 students in 190 countries
In 1858 we became the birthplace of long-distance learning, allowing students to study for degrees outside of London, spreading higher education across the globe
Britain’s wartime propaganda department, The Ministry of Information, was located in the University of London’s headquarters at Senate House
In 1955 Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, became Chancellor of the University of London. In 1981, HRH The Princess Royal Princess Anne became the Chancellor, and holds the position to this day.
For many of his 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela studied law as a University of London student through distance and flexible learning. In 1963 Nelson Mandela he passed his Intermediate examinations.
Proudly rooted in London, but
our community and impact are global
Mission
- To transform people’s lives through education, driven by a commitment to diversity, inclusion and access and a belief in their power to create new ways of knowing.
- To deliver innovative training and postgraduate education for the new world of research and work.
- To realise the benefits of the humanities and social sciences for society, to advocate for their importance, and to provide the intellectual infrastructure to enable new discoveries.
- To draw on the expertise of our Member Institutions, leveraging our collective power and enabling us all to reach new constituencies and tackle new problems.
- To strengthen bonds across regional, national, cultural, economic and political boundaries.
Delivering world-leading research
across all disciplines
100+M
Recognised Teaching Centres across the world
100
Years of the Institute of Historical Research
The University of London is a national leader in the humanities: our School of Advanced Study is the only UK institution that is nationally funded by Research England to promote and facilitate humanities research. We steer the national conversation through knowledge exchange and public engagement, contributing creativity and inspiration from across the world to a growing economy, a constructive civil discourse and a rich cultural infrastructure for the UK.
Research at the University of London is highly collaborative, carried out in partnership with its colleges, with national subject communities in the humanities and law and in combination with external partners in London’s knowledge quarter.
The University occupies a unique position in the UK’s research landscape through the exceptional research collections of its libraries, through its School of Advanced Study, which serves as a national centre for the promotion and facilitation of research in the humanities, and through the wide communities of scholars across the world who take part in delivering the international online programmes.
Our research concentrates on the human dimensions to societal challenges. To confront climate change, global mobility, social injustice, human rights, poverty, we will need to understand the human world and to appreciate the critical importance of cultures
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UCL (University College London)

W100 Representative
Alison (Ali) Parker
Director of Marketing
Alison (Ali) Parker is Director of Marketing at UCL, London’s Global University, where she leads the brand, marketing, and communications on behalf of the Vice President External Engagement working across UCL and its eleven Faculties.
Ali is an award-winning chartered marketing professional with senior leadership roles across International Higher Education at Swansea University, University California Berkeley and Regents University London complimented by commercial account and brand management for Pepsi and Northern Foods.
Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 different countries.
We are a diverse community with the freedom and courage to challenge, to question, and to think differently.
Consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world*, our world-leading academics, curious students and outstanding staff continually pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on real-world problems.
* QS World University Rankings 2010-2023
The Latest from UCL
Chemists including @ChemistClancy and @grwUCL have created the world's thinnest spaghetti, 200 times thinner than a human hair. It is not intended as food but as an eco-friendly nanofiber that could be used in smart bandages and to help bone regeneration https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/nov/chemists-create-worlds-thinnest-spaghetti
🌈 Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring lives lost to violence & raising awareness of the struggles faced by transgender, non-binary, & gender non-conforming people.
UCL flies the Transgender Pride Flag in solidarity✊
Read more: https://bit.ly/3CHSJAQ
#TDOR2024
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh visited @UCL today to learn about cutting-edge genetics research funded by @fightforsightUK at @UCLeye, led by Prof @aliceedavidson, into disabling eye diseases affecting the cornea @RoyalFamily https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/nov/hrh-duchess-edinburgh-visits-ucl-eye-health-lab
Antara Basu interviews Professor Bobby Duffy (King’s College London) on how generations can overcome global challenges.
Watch Bobby speak at Disagreeing Well across Generations, recording here https://www.youtube.com/live/inq6oKcKvnA?si=fStSVKeBAjJEX5ep&t=9
#UCLDisagreeingWell
It’s Disability Awareness Month!
Be sure to access Careers resources and events designed to support our disabled and neurodivergent students enter the job market and thrive in the workplace.
Check out @uclcareers' blogpost: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/careers/case-studies/2024/nov/disability-awareness-month-careers-resources-events
#FutureFridays
🎉 Congratulations to UCL's amazing alumni who were recognized at the prestigious British Council StudyUK Alumni Awards 2024! These inspiring alumni made a significant impact in their fields across the globe. 🌍👏 #UCLAlumni #BritishCouncilAlumniAwards

UCL alumni win at prestigious British Council StudyUK Alumni Awards
We are delighted for the four alumni winners who received top honours in their home countries at the most recent...
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Uncovering Uranus’s secrets! UCL researchers have unlocked new findings by reanalyzing decades-old space data, shedding fresh light on the icy planet. Discover how this breakthrough reshapes our view of the outer solar system! 🪐✨ #UCLPhysicsAndAstronomy
Analysis of old space mission data solves Uranus mysteries
Mysteries about Uranus that have baffled scientists for decades may have been the result of an unusually powerful ...
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On @LBCNews talking about @COP29_AZ and how we can make progress even with incoming Trump presidency. Hopefully @realDonaldTrump will realise the economic importance of the #netzero transition and move away from coal and gas - to 21st century renewable technology #climatechange
This year’s UCL Prize Lecture in Life and Medical Sciences will be given by Professor Sarah Gilbert (@PSIOxford), who will be discussing ‘Vaccine development during and after the pandemic’. 💉🦠
📅13 Nov, 5 - 7:30pm
Learn more and register for the event: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/health/ucl-prize-lecture-life-and-medical-sciences-2024
150+ nationalities represented by student body
UCL was rated 2nd in the UK for research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
There have been 30 Nobel Prize laureates amongst UCL’s alumni and current and former staff to date. Other Alumni include Film Director, Christopher Nolan, Olympic Gold Medalist, Christine Ohuruogu, Music Composer, Gustav Holst
UCL was the first university in England to welcome women, as well as students of any religion or social background. It was also the first in England to teach English, German, Chemistry, Engineering
Continually making an
impact on the world
UCL Global Engagement helps put UCL’s knowledge and ideas to work in the world. We use our expertise to facilitate and strengthen new and existing collaborations, driven by the belief that with the right mix of minds, anything is possible.
The Global Engagement (GE) team supports UCL’s academic and student communities in collaborating across borders and boundaries, enabling international impact for the greater good.
Working globally requires regional knowledge, expertise, and advice. To provide this effectively, GE structures its support based on seven regions: Africa and the Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Latin America, South Asia, North America, and South East Asia and Australasia.
In 2018 UCL launched its Cities Partnerships Programme; a cross-UCL initiative that supports, funds and promotes the work that UCL academics carry out with partners in global cities. The programme aims to develop sustainable, multidisciplinary research and teaching partnerships.
Vision and Mission
Disruptive thinking
since 1826
476.9m
won in research grants and contracts (2021)
£1.25b
invested in transforming UCL facilities
Insights from UCL research address the great challenges facing the world – bringing benefits in health, culture, policy, business and beyond.
Individually and in collaboration, UCL experts develop insights relevant to humanity’s major problems. Society reaps many benefits from their excellent research, some of which occur immediately, while others develop over years or generations.
In the latest Research Excellence Framework assessment, REF 2021, UCL came second in research power only to Oxford (1st) and maintained the position as top in the UK for research power in medicine, health and life sciences as well as social sciences. Read over 170 research impact case studies about how UCL is transforming lives.
Through its interdisciplinary work, UCL researchers have been collaborating with local and international partners on a range of issues – from tackling inequalities and climate change and addressing health challenges including COVID-19, HIV and cancer. They have helped preserve ancient heritage for future generations, transformed social care policy and practice, and worked with industry to supply cutting-edge technology for international space missions.
Become a Member
The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.
University of Bath

W100 Representative
Corinne Evans
Vice-President (External Relations)
Corinne is Vice-President (External Relations) and is responsible for marketing, communications and external engagement with key stakeholders in the local community and beyond.
She works with her team to support the University’s strategy through enhancing the University’s reputation for world-class research, generating compelling coverage on media and social media, supporting the University’s student recruitment efforts and building stronger staff and student engagement through effective internal communications.
Before she joined the University of Bath in 2016, Corinne was Head of Media and External Relations at the British Red Cross following a 15-year career in the third sector working for humanitarian, environmental and conservation charities. Having started her career in government relations, she has a particular interest in bringing together disciplines to create strategic, integrated campaigns.
The University of Bath was founded in 1966 in what is commonly regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the UK.
More than 50 years on, the University has grown in both size and reputation, highly ranked in all three main national league tables. Awarded triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, with an excellent track record on student experience and employability, the university attracts some of the best and brightest students in the world. Engagement with employers remains fundamental to ensuring that its students are prepared for their future careers. University of Bath’s reputation for applied research, with real-world impact, is prized by its partners and highlighted by the numerous prestigious awards won by the university’s academic faculty. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, more than 90% of Bath research submitted was ranked as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
The Latest from University of Bath
Snow and ice have fallen in Bath and the surrounding areas overnight (6 January 2025). The University campus and access roads remain open and bus services to campus are running as usual.
We encourage everyone to travel with care and allow extra time for your journey to campus.
As we wrap up 2024, we're excited to dive into the year’s standout moments in research, education, and enterprise at the University of Bath!
Take a look at our favourite highlights below. ⬇️
https://stories.bath.ac.uk/2024-at-the-university-of-bath/index.html
#BelongAtBath #2024Review
A yellow weather warning of strong winds is in place today (Sunday 8 December).
We are keeping the forecast under close review.
If weather conditions deteriorate significantly, we will post further communications here and on our website: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/storm-darragh-adverse-weather/
A yellow weather warning of strong winds is in place today (Saturday 7 December), with amber and red weather warnings in place for areas to the west of the University.
If weather conditions deteriorate significantly, we will post further communications here and on our website.
A yellow weather warning of strong winds is forecast from 15.00 today (Friday 6 December), with amber and red weather warnings in place for areas to the west of the University on Saturday 7 December.
Please see our advice and guidance here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/storm-darragh-adverse-weather-forecast/ #StormDarragh
Great to meet with @UniofBath Professor Chris Budd this morning to mark #MathsWeekEngland.
We discussed how maths education is vital for the next generation to understand the rapidly-changing world of machine learning and AI, as well as for supporting cutting-edge discoveries🧑🏫
It's your last chance to secure free tickets to join our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, @drmilliestone, as she reveals how she bridges the gap between academia and industry.
Don't miss out! 👇
https://www.brlsi.org/whatson/seizing-the-future-the-power-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/
#InnovationWithImpact @BRLSI @SETsquaredBath
Join our panel of experts from the University as they discuss the experience and impact of ecological and environmental loss in a free virtual lecture on 13 November.
Find out more about the panellists and book your free ticket below. ⬇️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecological-loss-and-grieving-the-non-human-tickets-1044053511157 #EcologicalLoss
🎓 We're thrilled to share that our graduates continue to achieve exceptional employment outcomes, as revealed in the latest HESA: Higher Education Statistics Agency (@ukhesa) Graduate Outcomes Survey.
Find out more below. ⬇️
https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/placements-and-strong-community-ensure-bath-graduates-enjoy-some-of-the-best-employability-in-uk/
Awarded two Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education, most recently in 2011 for 'Influential research into child poverty and support for vulnerable people'
Rated 86% for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022; As a result ranked 1st in England and 3rd in the UK when comparing institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide.
University of Bath-based sportspeople won 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 10 of them gold
Our roots are in Bath,
Our reach is global.
The University of Bath cultivate purposeful international partnerships to enable the university to maximise global opportunities, reach and reputation.
The university offers its students opportunities within most courses to undertake a study period abroad. The university has excellent partners in a variety of countries across the globe, including Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America, Canada, and the USA.
They also host the Global Chair scheme, inviting distinguished international visiting professors and building high-profile research and practice partnerships. The University’s Global Chairs contribute to environmental sustainability, climate action, and water security, with research on new materials and technologies, biodiversity, governance, and policy.
Mission and vision
- Mission
Our Mission endures: to deliver world-class research and teaching, educating our students to become future leaders and innovators, and benefiting the wider population through our research, enterprise and influence.
- Vision
Our Vision is to be an outstanding and inclusive University community, characterised by excellence in education, research, and innovation, working in partnership with others for the advancement of knowledge, in support of the global common good.
Ranked in the top 10 UK universities
£165M
Research grants and contracts portfolio value
92%
of research defined as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
In 2021 the University of Bath launched its Bath Beacons initiative supporting a culture of grant capture for large-scale funding to tackle major research challenges, aligned to the University’s priority research themes of Digital; Sustainability; and Health and Wellbeing. Five Beacons have now been approved for the one-year pilot and two early-career researchers have been supported to develop towards a future Beacon. These beacons were:
- Sustainable and automated transport research
- Living well now and by 2050
- Future fuels: hydrogen and its carriers
- Augmented human
- 21st century public health
University of Bath performed strongly in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The REF is the UK’s system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. Ninety-two per cent (92%) of University of Bath research submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 achieved the two highest classifications of ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
In addition, 90% of the University’s research outputs (e.g. journal articles, books, and patents) was rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for its reach and significance. In terms of having an environment that supports research, 98% of submitted research activity was graded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Become a Member
The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.