University of Montréal
W100 Representative
Deeply rooted in Montréal and dedicated to its international mission, University of Montréal (UdeM) is a leading research university.
With its affiliated schools, Polytechnique Montréal (engineering), and HEC Montreal (business), University of Montréal is one of the largest university complexes in North America.
Situated on the northwestern flank of Mount Royal, one of North America’s finest urban parks, University of Montréal proudly reflects the welcoming multicultural city after which it is named. One out of every four students at University of Montréal comes from outside Canada. Montréal is known for its cultural vitality, safety and low cost of living.
With its 14 faculties and its affiliated schools, University of Montréal has over 66,500 students and 2,400 professors and researchers.
The Latest from University of Montréal
#SCIENCE | 🚲🧠 Pédaler en étudiant, bonne ou mauvaise idée? Une étude menée à #umontreal évalue l’impact des bureaux actifs sur l’attention, la mémoire et l’anxiété.
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Pédaler et réfléchir en même temps
Combiner mouvement et apprentissage, une fausse bonne idée? Marie-Eve Mathieu et son étudiant François Dupont ont v...
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#SPORT | ⏳🏅 13 heures de décalage, 5 jours d’adaptation! Une étude menée à #umontreal révèle comment l’équipe canadienne de patinage de vitesse surmonte les effets du jetlag deux fois plus vite que prévu.
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S’adapter à 13 heures de décalage: le défi de l’équipe canadienne de patinage de vitesse
Des chercheurs ont analysé la façon dont les membres de l’équipe canadienne de patinage de vitesse courte piste...
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#SANTÉ | 🧘♂️🧑🦳 Moins de stress, plus de résilience! Une étude menée à #umontreal révèle que le programme O’stress aide les aînés à mieux gérer l’anxiété et à réduire leur niveau de cortisol.
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Stress et personnes âgées: une intervention novatrice qui le fait diminuer
Une étude a démontré que le programme O’stress a permis aux personnes âgées qui l’ont suivi de diminuer l...
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#TRAVAIL SOCIAL | 📖👶 «En route vers ta visite» : un outil pour les visites supervisées. Inspirée d’un ouvrage américain, cette trousse québécoise, développée par des expertes de #umontreal, soutient les enfants en placement.
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«En route vers ta visite»: un album jeunesse pour accompagner les visites supervisées
Des expertes en intervention psychosociale ont conçu une trousse pour accompagner les enfants lors de visites supervi...
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#CRIMINOLOGIE | 📱👥 Les gangs de rue sur les médias sociaux : influence ou recrutement? Une étude de #umontreal, menée par Francesco Carlo Campisi, analyse leur présence en ligne et ses nuances.
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Gangs de rue: une forme de marketing d’influence sur les médias sociaux?
À quoi ressemble l’utilisation des médias sociaux par les membres des gangs de rue canadiens? Servent-ils vraiment...
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#HISTOIRE | 📚🌍 Lyns-Virginie Belony : faire rayonner l’histoire d’Haïti
Nouvelle professeure adjointe à #umontreal, elle enseigne l’histoire des Caraïbes et d’Haïti pour déconstruire les clichés et offrir une perspective nuancée.
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Lyns-Virginie Belony: enseigner l’histoire d’Haïti
Lyns-Virginie Belony rejoint les rangs du Département d’histoire de l'UdeM à titre de professeure adjointe.
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#PSYCHOÉDUCATION | 📺👦 Violence à l’écran : quel impact sur les jeunes? Une étude de #umontreal révèle que l’exposition précoce à des contenus violents peut favoriser des comportements antisociaux chez les garçons à l’adolescence.
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Violence à l’écran: quelles conséquences sur les enfants qui y sont exposés?
Une étude montre que les garçons exposés à du contenu violent à l’écran pendant les années préscolaires é...
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#PHILOSOPHIE | 📚✨ Heidegger et Gadamer, une correspondance inédite. Jean Grondin, professeur à #umontreal, codirige la publication des lettres échangées entre ces deux figures majeures, révélant leurs idées et leur époque.
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Parution de la correspondance inédite entre Heidegger et Gadamer
La publication de la correspondance entre Gadamer et Heidegger, codirigée par le professeur de philosophie Jean Grond...
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#RECHERCHE | 🧪✨ Vers des thérapies ciblées pour les cancers pédiatriques. Des chercheurs de #umontreal et de l’IRIC explorent de nouvelles molécules prometteuses pour traiter les leucémies à haut risque chez l’enfant.
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De petites molécules pour traiter les cancers pédiatriques
Des scientifiques de l'UdeM et de l'IRIC ont mis au point une nouvelle plateforme de découverte de médicaments p...
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Montrealer by its roots,
international by vocation
The University of Montréal has a truly international environment. With 10,000 international students, the university was previously named Canada’s third most international university, by a Times Higher Education ranking.
The university encourages student mobility. It has some 600 agreements that link the University of Montréal to higher education establishments located in 65 countries which provide a range of opportunities for its students to collaborate with their peers from all over the world and study abroad.
University of Montréal is also part of the G3. The G3 is a group of three major French language universities: Université de Genève, Université de Montréal, and Université libre de Bruxelles. G3 universities have created a common fund to help initiate new partnerships. The Strategic Project Development Program for Teaching and Research is one of the main vehicles for developing collaborations within the G3. The program is funded equally by all members of the group.
These universities have common interests and share similar goals in the areas of teaching, research, and service to society and the international community. The G3 aims to create innovative collaboration models in training, teaching, and research. It positions itself as a reference within the Francophonie.
Profile
- Proud Montrealer: Just like the city whose name it bears, the Université de Montréal is cosmopolitan, cultured, scientific and creative
- International leader: The teaching of its professors, the rigor of its researchers and the results of its students allow UdeM to remain in the forefront of the best universities in the world year after year
- Exemplary citizen: Committed, green and civic-minded, the entire Université de Montréal community takes sustainable actions for the city and for the inhabitants of the planet
One of the three foremost university research hubs in Canada
£597.2M
Research income
465
Research units
University of Montréal attracts over $500 million in research funding every year, making it one of the three foremost university research hubs in Canada.
Many renowned laboratories were born at University of Montréal, including: MILA, the world’s leading university research centre in deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive in its domain; and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.
The University’s scientific research is overseen by Vice-Rectorate of Research, Discovery, Creation and Innovation. They ensure the development of research initiatives and collaborations in the University’s three salient research areas: the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and health and biomedical sciences.
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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 Bristol
W100 Representative
Ellie Cook
International PR & Events Manager | Communications & Marketing
Ellie is the International PR and Events Manager at the University of Bristol, in the Directorate of Marketing & Communications. Working closely with colleagues across External Relations and beyond, she is responsible for raising Bristol’s brand globally, focusing particularly on increasing its profile with academics and the media overseas.
University of Bristol is ranked within the top 10 universities in the UK and 62nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022); it is also ranked among the top five institutions in the UK for its research, according to analysis of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021*; and is the 3rd most targeted university by top UK employers.
The University was founded in 1876 and was granted its Royal Charter in 1909. It was the first university in England to admit women on the same basis as men.
University of Bristol is a major force in the economic, social and cultural life of Bristol and the region, but is also a significant player on the world stage. It has over 20,000 undergraduates and over 7,000 postgraduate students from more than 150 countries, and its research links span the globe.
The Latest from University of Bristol
🚁 Clinging to planes, leaping off cliffs & holding his breath for 6+ minutes — at 62, @TomCruise is still doing his own stunts in 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'.
How far can the human body be trained to go? And at what cost?
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Feats of the human body behind Tom Cruise’s stunts in Mission: Impossible movies
How far can the human body go? Ask Tom Cruise.
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📺 Tune in to today's episode of @BBCMorningLive with @AdeAdepitan to learn how staff and students from Bristol Dental School are making a positive impact by offering free dental care to those in need.🦷
Catch the full segment at 9:40AM BBC iPlayer➡️
Morning Live - Series 7: 16/05/2025
Gethin and Kimberly discuss avoiding airport drop-off fines with Lisa Webb. Dr Punam looks at food poisoning in th...
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🍽️School dinners might be the secret weapon to turn picky eaters into food adventurers!🥦
🥕Our @CO90s study found 13-yr olds who were #PickyEaters as preschoolers ate a wider variety of foods when they had school meals instead of packed lunches.🍽️
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🔥Over 11 million people suffer serious burns each year.
A global project across 88 countries, led by our researchers & @LindAlliance, reveals the Top 10 priorities in burns care—shaped by survivors, carers & clinicians. #TheLancet #GlobalHealth
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🕊️ New Grief Centre launches 🕊️
Grief touches us all at some point in our lives. ❤️ The UK’s first Centre for Grief Research aims to transform how we understand, support & talk about #Grief. 💬
@Lucy_Selman @LeselDawson
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This World Shakespeare Day discover a new insight into the relationship between the playwright and his wife 👀
Professor Matthew Steggle has uncovered evidence upending the established idea that William and Anne had an unhappy marriage!
Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wSavz
The University is now closed until 23 April 🌷
During this period our inboxes won't be actively monitored and DMs will be responded to when we have reopened 📩
Need some bank holiday inspiration? We'd always recommend the Bristol harbourside walk! 📸⛵
Let nature and creativity inspire you this weekend at the Botanic Garden Easter Sculpture and Arts Festival 🌱 🎨
Fri 18 to Mon 21 April -10am to 5pm 🌼
🎨 25+ artists | 🎭 Workshops | 🌸 Garden tours
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Smartwatches could be a game-changer in alcohol intervention!⌚New research shows they offer a more accurate way to track drinking habits than traditional methods. With alcohol harm costing the NHS £3.5B annually, tech like 'AlcoWatch' could help.🍻
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An international community
The University of Bristol support and encourage international partnerships with academics from around the globe, encompassing all disciplines and striving to drive forward cutting-edge, excellent research through our collaborations.
It is this collaboration that the university believes turns world-leading research into world-changing results. They therefore work hand-in-hand with their partners around the globe: improving health, alleviating poverty, preparing for natural hazards, uncovering the impacts of wars and migration, driving technological innovation, and much, much more.
The university’s International Research Partnerships team works to support and develop these international partnerships by providing opportunities for world-leading researchers to visit and work with their own accomplished academics, bringing together great minds and visionary ideas.
As of January 2020, over 450 Benjamin Meaker Distinguished Visiting Professors (BMDVPs) had visited the University of Bristol. Representing 49 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America these eminent researchers partnered with University of Bristol hosts to explore a wide variety of topics.
The University of Bristol has over 40 world-leading partner universities. Students from our partner universities across the globe are able to transfer their study to Bristol.
Mission
- Our mission is to make a positive impact locally, nationally and globally by addressing society’s greatest challenges through our distinctive education, innovative research and the value we place on excellence, inclusivity and partnership
A top 10 UK university
£176.4M
won in research income from competitively won grants
8%
Growth in student numbers in 2020/2021
The University of Bristol is at the cutting edge of global research. They have made innovations in areas ranging from cot death prevention to nanotechnology.
The University’s reputation for innovation dates back to its founding in 1876. Their research tackles some of the world’s most pressing and important issues in areas as diverse as infection and immunity, human rights, climate change, and cryptography, and information security.
The University currently has 40 Fellows of the Royal Society and 13 of the British Academy.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 94% of the University’s research was assessed as either ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). 57% of the University’s research achieved the top ‘world-leading’ 4* rating, compared to a sector average of 41%, placing the University 5th in the UK, a rise of 6 places since the last REF in 2014.
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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.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
W100 Representative
Laurie Pearcey
Associate Vice-President (External Engagement & Outreach)
Laurie Pearcey commenced his appointment at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in September 2021. Laurie is responsible for expanding CUHK’s external reputation and profile with media, public policy makers, industry partners, future students and alumni locally, nationally and overseas.
Prior to his appointment at CUHK, Laurie was Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) and served as Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s oldest pathways education provider, UNSW Global Pty Ltd. Before joining higher education, he was Chief Executive Officer of the Australia China Business Council. Laurie is a fluent Mandarin speaker and is learning Cantonese.
Laurie is a non-executive director of UCAS International in the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a unique mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West.
CUHK offers Hong Kong’s only collegiate system which provides students with an enriching experience to supplement their education provided by the University’s eight Faculties.
CUHK has a proud heritage of outstanding research addressing some of humanity’s major challenges with four areas of research focus spanning China studies, innovative biomedicine, information, and automation technologies, as well as environment and sustainability.
Its major research breakthroughs include liquid biopsy in prenatal testing and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements in soybeans, molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease detection and treatment, drug development for rare neurodegenerative disease, network coding theory that has revolutionised data transmission and network applications, as well as artificial intelligence and robotics solutions for smart cities and biomedicine.
CUHK was the first Hong Kong university to establish a campus in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with its Shenzhen campus formally opening its doors in 2014.
The Latest from The Chinese University of Hong Kong
👏🏻👏🏻Congratulations to Professor Gary Choi Pui-tung, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at CUHK, who has been honoured with the Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation #Award 2025 by the Croucher Foundation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to scientific…
Meet CUHK student Yung Wing Chun (Medicine MBChB). He promotes social work as an inclusive partner, aiming to "eliminate prejudices and connect individuals with intellectual disabilities to others in society."
👉 Let’s watch Yung Wing Chun's story now! 🎥
We have also invited…
A collaborative research team, led by Professor Zhang Li from CUHK’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering; Professor Wang Ben, an associate professor at Shenzhen University’s College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering; and Dr Xu Tiantian from the Shenzhen…
Meet Aiana Baekova, a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering and Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme recipient at CUHK. Her academic journey from Kyrgyzstan to Hong Kong reflects the collaborative spirit of international research.
"While doctors work directly with patients, we…
What's the meaning of life | Exploring Life and Death through The Last Dance
Do you have your answer to life's question: What is the meaning of life?🎙️
In the debut episode of #CUHKPodcast, Professor Gordon Mathews and student Harry Zhang from the Department of #Anthropology use…
Dive into the world of curiosity with Professor James Heckman @heckmanequation , Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences and CUHK’s Distinguished Professor-at-Large.
Discover how his passion for learning and research drives impactful initiatives in child development and beyond. From…
The Lee Shau Kee Architecture Building spans teaching and research, underscoring the importance of creative exploration and professional practice. It provides an ideal learning environment for both faculty members and students, supporting various academic activities and open…
Congratulations to Professor Thomas Chung Wang-leung from the CUHK School of Architecture, awarded Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025 for his Project Plum Grove!
Project Plum Grove focuses on the…
We’re thrilled to share groundbreaking findings from a recent study led by CUHK, revealing stunningly intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old, mummified remains from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using the CUHK-developed advanced laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) technology, the research…
A bridge between
China and the West
CUHK responds to the fast-changing world by enhancing its reputation, presence, relevance, and impact globally as well as embracing cultural diversity and full inclusiveness. This is demonstrated in its efforts in teaching, research, and global engagement.
In a short span of 58 years, CUHK has become a leading institution of higher learning known internationally for its dedication to education, impactful research, and global engagement.
The rapid growth of China has created an abundance of opportunities for development in higher education and collaboration between the mainland and Hong Kong universities. During the past few years, CUHK has strengthened its presence in Shenzhen and collaborations with mainland institutions, capitalizing on opportunities arising from the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Development Plan and the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative.
Global engagement will continue to be a major focus of the University under ‘CUHK 2025’. The grand challenges facing the world require global collaboration. The jobs of the future will not be confined by borders.
Internationalization and engagement of mainland China will continue to be a priority in the University’s pursuit of excellence with purpose and responsibility.
Mission and vision
- Mission: To assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination of knowledge by teaching, research and public service in a comprehensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China as a whole, and the wider world community.
- Vision: To be acknowledged locally, nationally and internationally as a first-class comprehensive research university whose bilingual and multicultural dimensions of student education, scholarly output and contribution to the community consistently meet standards of excellence.
From discovery to innovation
6,766
Total research output items
HK$1,245.24
Total research funding in 2021
Research lies at the heart of the vision and mission of CUHK. A champion of research and innovation that create value and bring benefits to society, CUHK is recognized today as a leading research university in Asia and among the best in the world. In the coming five years, CUHK will focus on integrating research, innovation and enterprise into a dynamic and productive continuum, a superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits and the delivery of innovation to the world.
With a clear and pronounced emphasis on interdisciplinary research that crosses the boundaries of individual academic units, the University seeks to optimize opportunities to generate impactful outcomes.
CUHK’s research strategies aim to realize its vision as a centre of excellence for developing cutting-edge research and emerging interdisciplinary strengths that have global impact and significant contributions to society, through translating research findings into practical applications. Riding on our current research strengths, four major research areas have been identified in the CUHK Strategic Plan 2021–2025:
- Strategic Area 1 — China: Tradition and Modernity
- Strategic Area 2 — Innovative Biomedicine
- Strategic Area 3 — Information and Automation Technology
- Strategic Area 4 — Environment and Sustainability
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Dalhousie University
W100 Representative
Dr. Alice Aiken
Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Dr. Alice Aiken is the Vice-President Research & Innovation at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. She is an active researcher focused on health systems transformation and evidence-informed policy-making. Dr. Aiken is currently the Vice-Chair of the Governing Council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and chairs the board of Research Nova Scotia. She is elected to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
She was formerly the Dean of the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie. She is a co-founder and the former Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research, a unique consortium of over 41 Canadian and 7 international universities dedicated to researching the health needs of military personnel, Veterans and their families.
She received her PhD and Master from Queen’s University, Canada, her Physical Therapy degree from Dalhousie University, and a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa. She also proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 14 years, first as a ship’s navigator in the Royal Canadian Navy, then as a physiotherapist.
She is currently the Honorary Captain(Navy) for Canadian Forces Health Services Atlantic, and a Dame of the Order of St George. For her commitment to the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans, and their families, she has received the Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion (USA).
Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, Dalhousie is one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 20,000 students from around the world. They make a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
The Latest from Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is seeking visionary scholars for the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program – one of the country’s most prestigious and well-funded research opportunities.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/WuR650VPafc
Discover how recent Dal grad, Michelle Wang, grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence:
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Michelle Wang's remarkable path: From local activism to national recognition
Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by ...
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If you close your eyes you can almost hear the skates cutting the ice and smell the popcorn!
This is the current view from the warm lobby overlooking the ice in the new Oulton-Stanish Centre!
Work on the ice pad starts in just a few days!
The first episode of From Research to Impact, from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and The Walrus Lab, explores explore how sanctions, innovation, and resilience collide in Cuba’s healthcare system with @DalhousieU's @ProfessorHuish. 🎧 Listen: https://lnk.to/fromresearchtoimpact
#ICYMI - A new north strong and free? How should Canada reimagine itself in the age of Trump?
We asked six Dalhousie experts to answer that question — offering insights into how Canadians should navigate the choices ahead: https://ow.ly/ql4t50Vu45c
A new north strong and free? How should Canada reimagine itself in the age of Trump?
We asked six Dalhousie experts to answer that question — offering insights into how Canadians should navigate the choices ahead. https://ow.ly/ql4t50Vu45c
🌎 Apply by April 27! Visiting Fellowships will be awarded to highly qualified researchers who intend to conduct innovative, full-time, interdisciplinary & collaborative research
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🌊 Introducing mCDR COMPASS 🌊 Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) is key to combating climate change. mCDR COMPASS will advance this sector in Canada through science, policy, community, and business collaboration.
Learn more https://ow.ly/UPaC50Vp9Br
#mCDR #OV2025
When it comes to economics, Mark Carney is among the most knowledgeable in the country. But can he now connect with everyday Canadians on the campaign trail?
Can Mark Carney truly connect with Canadian voters? Canada will now find out
When it comes to economics, Mark Carney is among the most knowledgeable in the country. But can he now connect ...
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Thinking and
acting globally
Dalhousie’s global connections enhance the quality and impact of education and research at local, national, and international levels. The university’s international strategy is built on cooperation and partnerships to support learning and research that is interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, global in reach, and oriented toward solving problems that extend across national borders.
Key areas of internationalization include:
- Strengthening strategic international partnerships around the world
- Supporting student mobility for studying here or abroad via International Centres on the Halifax campuses and Agricultural campus
- Fostering innovative international research and development
- Recruiting students from around the world for more internationalized campuses
- Supporting and retaining international students with services including ESL
- Engaging alumni across the globe
- Promoting innovation and diversity in academic programs
The university has over 300 partnership agreements with universities from 67 countries. The Office of International Relations helps oversee the implementation of the international strategy and coordinates partnership agreements, visiting delegations, and visits abroad.
Vision and Values
Dalhousie inspires the diverse community to serve Nova Scotia, Canada, and the world through innovative and impactful teaching and research, world-class scholarship, a passion for learning, and a deep sense of social responsibility
- Academic freedom
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service
- Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
- Future-ready leaders
- Impactful community engagement
- Social responsibility and sustainability
- Wellness, accessibility, respect and support
Excellence in academics, leadership, research and innovation
$181m
Awarded annually in external research grants and awards
92%
of faculty have a PhD or doctorate
Dalhousie has a rich history of excellence in research and innovation. Their researchers are recognized through the institution, across the province, the country, and on the global stage for their many achievements.
What are Dalhousie’s research strengths? Their research efforts focus on five Signature Research Clusters and are informed by two cross-cutting themes, Big Data and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Dalhousie combines the prestige of a big-name university with a hands-on, collaborative education — all students have access to experiential learning opportunities in their programs and nearly 90% are taking advantage of it.
Dalhousie has received a five-star rating overall, and specifically in Teaching, Employability, Learning Environment, and Innovation, from QS Stars, one of the top global university rating systems.
Become a Member
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University of Aberdeen
W100 Representative
Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has been open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others. We still have that purpose; it defines our actions and underpins our ethos. We have been at the forefront of teaching, learning, and discovery for over 500 years, sending out pioneers and ideas across the world. Established with international connections to serve the northeast of Scotland, our university is a global presence in higher education. We continue to pursue our foundational purpose through excellence in our core activities of education and research, which transform the world around us.
The Latest from University of Aberdeen
Many, many congrats to the University of Aberdeen alum Benjamin McMillan whose soundtrack for The Emerald Isles has been nominated for best Original Music Composition at the Royal Television Society Scotland Awards 2025. This is the first year that RTS Scotland has had a…
Need help managing the impact of thyroid conditions in the workplace? To mark World Thyroid Day, researchers at our Business School and @ThyroidTrust have launched a first-of-its-kind toolkit with practical solutions to help sufferers stay in work. http://abdn.io/1ru
It's coming home! 🏆🎉🥳 Mega congratulations to @AberdeenFC on their Scottish Cup glory! 🏆 #StandFree #Dons #Dandies 🐏🔥
ABERDEEN FOOTBALL CLUB.
2024/25 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS!!
Ahead of the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup Final tomorrow we've got this message for @AberdeenFC! 🔴⚪ #COYR 🏆 #StandFree #Dons #Dandies 🐏🔥🐏🔥
Great news from the WhatUni Student Choice Awards. We ranked top 10 in 3 categories! We are 10th in the UK for Student Life, Student Support and Uni of the Year. Thanks everyone who voted for us
University of Aberdeen ranks Top 10 in a trio of student-led WhatUni Student Choice Awards
The University of Aberdeen has been recognised among the best universities in the UK, ranking in the top 10 in ...
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Join us for our Medicine Open Day on Saturday 7 June to find out more about our medicine programme, meet our staff and students at our Foresterhill campus and gain some hands-on clinical skills experience. Find out more and register to attend: http://abdn.io/1rj
We are proud to offer the Aberdeen Global Scholarships for new students beginning in September 2025. Pursue a world-class education, build lasting connections, and boost your career prospects
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Good luck to everyone nominated in the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards tomorrow evening! 🏆 Voted for by students, this recognition highlights our commitment to delivering an exceptional university experience. We’re proud to be shortlisted for:
🏅 University of the Year
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A Scottish university with
international connections
The University of Aberdeen was founded with international connections and we remain open to people and ideas from around the world. We continue to extend our networks and partnerships globally and we’re proud to be part of the Aurora network of Universities, tackling societal challenges facing the world today. We are the first UK University to operate a dedicated campus in Qatar thanks to our unique partnership with AFG College.
We consistently rank highly for global outlook and the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021 listed us in the top 60 universities in the world in terms of positive impact on society. These rankings recognise universities for their social and economic impact under the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we feature in the global top 50 for 6 out of 17 goals.
Mission and vision
- Inspiring career success for all through collaboration, innovation and professionalism
- Exploring individuals’ career potential and enabling them to make informed career choices through flexible, approachable and effective careers education, information and guidance
- Developing skills and attributes, confidence and experience through innovative co-curricular, work-related and educational activities
- Connecting students, graduates and colleagues to regionally, nationally and globally relevant organisations
Ranked in the top 20 of universities in the UK, and the top 180 in the World
10,000
journal articles from researchers in the past 5 years
35%+
growth in research grants in the four years
Throughout the centuries, our researchers have generated new insights in medicine, science and engineering, law, social sciences and arts and humanities. Their work has earned many honours and awards and has contributed to five Nobel prizes and over three-quarters of our research was classified ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the 2014 REF.
The University of Aberdeen is a world-leading research institution renowned for innovation, collaboration and international reach. We continue to provide ground-breaking research with real impact on society in our five key interdisciplinary areas:
- Energy Transition
- Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
- Environment and Biodiversity
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing
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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 Wollongong
W100 Representative
Anthony Petre
Chief Advancement & Communications Officer (interim)
Anthony is responsible for the vision and leadership in the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies to advance the University’s reputation. This includes strategies to engage the University’s audiences for student recruitment, research and academic positioning, stakeholder support, and internal communication.
Anthony also provides counsel to the University’s senior leadership team on strategic issues related to marketing and communications and works closely with senior University leaders to coordinate and align key strategic messages and strategies.
Located just an hour and a half from Sydney, the University of Wollongong, Australia (UOW) boasts an impressive ranking of being among the best 20 modern universities in the world – as well as being placed in the top 250 of universities globally. It is home to over 35,000 students.
UOW has an excellent international reputation for teaching standards and has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready. In fact, UOW is ranks among the top 1% for graduate quality in QS World University Graduate Employers survey.
UOW welcomes almost 6000 international students each year to its campuses in Australia, and offers world-class education at its network of campuses and partners in the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China and Singapore.
The Latest from University of Wollongong
A new study from #UOW’s @AProf_LVillalba and @DrTheresaLarkin has revealed a treatment long used on cardiovascular patients has transformed the lives of women affected by chronic pelvic pain. 👏👉 http://bit.ly/3FqbL0v #UOWResearch
Today, we are proud to welcome Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO (@oneinbillion) as he officially begins his role as Vice-Chancellor and President of #UOW. 🎉 👉 http://bit.ly/4jmVqaC #ThisIsUOW
#UOW's @ProfDJAdams and Professor Aidan Sims have been recognised for their immense contributions to neurophysiology and mathematics, announced as 2025 Fellows of @Science_Academy today. #UOWResearch 🎉👉 http://bit.ly/43FAmHN
New research has revealed #glaciers are melting faster than ever and predicted to lose a third of their mass by 2050, leading to a loss of biodiversity. #UOWResearch 🧊👉 http://bit.ly/3GRzUxn
Today we take a moment to commemorate all those who have served. Lest we forget. #ANZACDay #LestWeForget
Building on the work of the late Professor Justin Yerbury, #UOW researchers have discovered that a unique trio of medications could hold the key to improved treatment outcomes for hereditary cases of Motor Neurone Disease. 👏 #MND #UOWResearch
Happy Easter to those who are celebrating, from our Easter bunnies on campus. 🦆#ThisIsUOW
On Tuesday, as part of #UOW's 50th anniversary, academics shared their cutting-edge research with the Illawarra community at the inaugural Emerging Global Research Opportunities event. 🔬 #UOWResearch #UOW50Years
Last week @UOWEarlyStart Discovery Space launched two resources to support parents, carers and educators working with autistic children, in collaboration with @AspectAus. Access the resources. 👉 http://bit.ly/4lfI8it #ThisIsUOW
A truly global university
UOW is an international network of campuses and regional learning centres. Together with our partners, we are a strong and connected presence in our communities, providing strategic opportunities for collaboration and innovation generation.
We’ve developed key research partnerships and collaborations with universities, institutes, governments, industry and researchers across Australia and internationally to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the planet.
From understanding and adapting to climate change, to confronting the medical challenges of our times, or helping the world nourish its growing population, our approach is based on the premise that solving the world’s problems is best done collectively.
Strategy and Values
- To inspire a better future through education, research, and partnership
- Intellectual openness: We are driven and determined, yet collegial and ethical in all that we do. We are always looking to serve our communities and share our knowledge and expertise with them for mutual betterment.
- Excellence and dedication: We work tirelessly to excel in our research and education, and to address complex, real-world problems in partnership with our communities
- Empowerment and academic freedom: We celebrate the freedom to have different opinions and different ideas. We encourage the asking of difficult questions and the discovery of innovative solutions
- Mutual respect and diversity: We aspire to set the standard for inclusiveness, diversity, and equity. We welcome – and benefit from – the diversity of our communities within Australia and internationally. We will continue to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation
- Recognition and performance: We celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff, and recognize and reward their achievements. We expect all our staff to meet the challenges of our changing world by seizing opportunities that deliver continuous improvement
Ranked in the top 1% of world universities
5*
For research quality
$69.5m
HERDC research income received (2018)
To confront the challenges of a rapidly changing world, UOW research is focused on supporting the best intellectual and technical talent to force change for good. From next-gen materials engineering in medicine to social transformation over the lifecycle, our research is purposeful and positive.
Australia (ERA) 2018
90% of UOW disciplines that were assessed in the most recent ERA in 2018 were rated ‘At’, ‘Above’ or ‘Well above world standard’, based on results at the 4-digit FOR code level.
More than 73% of assessed disciplines were rated as ‘Above’ or ‘Well above world standard’, based on results at the 4-digit FOR code level.
The number of UOW disciplines rated as “Well above world standard” has more than tripled since 2012.
Research and Engagement Impact (EI) 2018
95% of UOW’s disciplines were rated as ‘High’ or ‘Medium’ for research impact.
UOW ranked equal 7th out of 40 universities by number of ‘High’ and ‘Medium’ rated impact case studies and ranked equal 16th out of 40 universities by number of ‘High’ rated impact case studies.
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McMaster University
W100 Representative
Andrea Farquhar
Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement
Andrea leads a team at McMaster that is responsible for strategic reputational management, marketing and media relations, digital media communications, government and community relations, and internal communications. Her early career was in media, where she was a reporter and newsreader
McMaster University is public research university located in Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1887 in Toronto through a bequest from the estate of Senator William McMaster, a member of the first senate after Confederation and founding president of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The first three faculties were Arts, Science, and Divinity.
McMaster University’s purpose is the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge. In their teaching, research and scholarship, they are committed to creativity, innovation and excellence.
The Latest from McMaster University
Congratulations to our @machealthsci and @macnursing graduates who crossed the stage at Convocation this week. We are cheering you on as you take on this next chapter. The future is bright! ✨
Hey, @McMasterU!
A quick reminder Mosaic services will be down and unavailable this weekend from:
Friday, May 23 @ 5:30 p.m. to Monday, May 26 @ 8 a.m.
This includes Hyperion, My Timetable, MacBuy, and more.
Read the full announcement: https://mcmu.ca/MosaicOutages
Congratulations to Mark Loeb, professor @McMasterPMM, on receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (@AMMICanada) for his infectious disease research.
Valedictorian, McCall MacBain Scholar and TikTok star: Alador Bereketab on her @McMasterU experience. 🎓👇
Thank you to the province of Ontario for their investment of $15.5M to expand McMaster Nuclear Reactor operations to 24/7, increasing capacity to produce life-saving radioisotopes for patient treatments around the world. https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/ontario-investment-to-increase-mcmaster-nuclear-reactor-operations-to-24-7/
We are pleased to share that Maureen MacDonald, an internationally recognized scholar and longtime champion of student success, has been appointed McMaster University’s next provost, starting July 1, 2025. https://ow.ly/GL4X50VTjfM
Why @McMasterU donors give: Maureen and Jen Harmer.
Even though they graduated 40 years apart and in different departments, their connection to the university helps deepen the relationship of this mother and daughter. Learn how. 👇
This year marks 36 years of partnership with @McMasterU. Since 1989, McMaster has hosted 48 Loran Scholars. We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership to nurture Canada’s next generation of youth committed to making a lasting impact.
Congratulations to Eva Chima, 2nd-year @McMasterU Health Sciences student, for winning the Educational Research Platform Award at the @AnatomyOrg conference in Portland for research on sex and gender equity in anatomical education.
A research-intensive, student-centred university
McMaster recognises that a key element of its internationalisation strategy is forging global partnerships – research and educational alliances based on reciprocity, transfer of knowledge and resources, engagement with communities, and a commitment to effective collaboration.
They are involved with projects in over 130 countries, and within those countries have built over 1200 partnerships.
McMaster University is actively engaged every year in hundreds of international partnerships and collaborations, and these connections include; faculty exchanges, research collaborations, capacity building initiatives, joint supervision of doctoral students, student exchanges and mobility agreements.
Mission and vision
- McMaster's purpose is the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge
- Committed to creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching, research and scholarship
- We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork in everything we do
- We inspire critical thinking, personal growth and a passion for lifelong learning
- We serve the social, cultural and economic needs of our community and our society
17th in the THE Impact Rankings
70+
Research centres and institutes
$493,500m
Research intensity (per faculty member)
With more than 70 research centres and institutes, McMaster University has a high focus on collaborative research within many faculties, and with a particular focus on experimental sciences.
McMaster is collaborating across borders in the advancement of aerospace and earth science research, joining forces with the Operational Space Medicine program at the Canadian Space Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). They have also participated in the North American Carbon program, alongside NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Geological Survey, allowing graduate students to gain experience with field measurements and climate modeling works.
Become a Member
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University of Technology Sydney
W100 Representative
Tracy Chalk, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
Tracy Chalk is a a senior leader specialising in strategic and structural transformation. She recently took the role of Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at University Technology Sydney. Before this Tracy worked as University of Newcastle as the Chief Marketing Officer where she oversaw the centralisation of brand, marketing, communication, and student recruitment. This role followed two years at the University of the West of England where she led a complex transformation of marketing, communication, internal engagement, alumni relations and philanthropy. Tracy entered the Higher Education sector at The Australian National University where she spent seven years leading the development of the University’s brand and marketing strategies.
Throughout her career, the achievements Tracy covets most include working with the Australian Prime Minister’s Office as the principle brand strategist for APEC Australia 2007, helping shape Canberra’s city brand through the Chief Minister’s Strategic Brand Advisory Board and the Canberra Convention Bureau Board, and helping change the lives of students by encouraging them to take up further study.
UTS is a public university of technology defined by our support for the economic, social and cultural prosperity of our communities. We are measured by the success of our students, staff and partners and committed to research, innovation and the dissemination of knowledge of public value. We are, and always will be, an inclusive university.
UTS has a culturally diverse campus life and vibrant international exchange study and research programs that prepare graduates for the workplaces of today and the future. Our campus is in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct and alongside Sydney’s central business district. Continuing a 10-year period of major development, the ongoing transformation of the UTS campus will ensure we continue to maintain and develop a purpose- and sustainably-built campus to support innovation in education and research.
Our UTS 2027 strategy outlines our vision to be “a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact” . Our purpose is to advance knowledge and learning through research-inspired teaching, research with impact and partnerships with industry, the professions and community. UTS is part of the Australian Technology Network of universities: a group of prominent universities committed to working with industry and government to deliver practical and professional courses.
With a total enrolment of over 44,000 students, UTS is one of the largest universities in Australia.
The Latest from University of Technology Sydney
Education is a fundamental human right, and universities have a responsibility to ensure it is accessible to all writes UTS Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice and Inclusion) Amy Persson: https://ow.ly/VPCA50VRv99
UTS has been recognised as one the top 300 universities in the world, according to Times Higher Education’s THE World Reputation Rankings 2025. Read more: https://ow.ly/cei150V41Cm
🌱 Understanding how plants withstand heat stress is key to developing strategies to help both native plants and crops survive in an increasingly warming climate, says @UTSEngage
https://buff.ly/4b6EC5k
The contributions of UTS academics to justice, human rights, health, education and a sustainable future for Australia were among the achievements recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. Read more: https://ow.ly/SALa50UOnLy
🚐 Older Australian women are challenging traditional views of aging, embarking on solo road trips in search of adventure, personal growth and new horizons, says @UTSEngage
https://buff.ly/4fWK6Ax
🔦 Today's #EXPERTSPOTLIGHT is @JoshuaWPate from @UTSEngage
🤕 He's an expert in chronic pain, pain education and pain in children
🔎 You can find his details here: https://buff.ly/3BKdPhQ
UTS has again been ranked as one of the world's top 50 unis for social and environmental impact in the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings, which track universities’ ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges: https://ow.ly/tvos50UoLMY
Ten UTS academics have been listed among the world’s most influential in a prestigious annual list of highly cited researchers: https://ow.ly/Yv3W50UhNSV
Meet one of our #ShapingAustraliaAwards24 Future Builder finalists: UTS Shopfront Program, which is transforming work-integrated learning by connecting students with grassroots community organisations.
Through this program, students work as external ‘consultants’, offering…
Driving a social justice agenda
Through our role as a public university, we task ourselves with ensuring that our research outcomes benefit our communities and more broadly the economy, environment and society. The UTS Research Strategy is positioned to build on the gains made during the university’s previous focus on growth and developing a culture of research excellence. UTS is now taking these to the next level of excellence and impact.
The strategy is framed with a more deliberative approach to delivering greater impact. To this end, we’ll be combining our continued emphasis on inputs and outputs with a focus on the outcomes that we’re working to achieve and on the pathways of knowledge exchange and research translation.
Mission and vision
- To be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact
- Our purpose is to advance knowledge and learning through research-inspired teaching, research with impact and partnerships with industry, the professions and community
- To increase the impact and benefit of our research as well as investment by business and industry in UTS research and innovation activities
A university with vibrant research culture
100%
of UTS research rated as world standard or above
UTS launched the Key Technology Partnerships (KTP) strategy in 2010, with the goal of establishing a select number of flagship institution-to-institution partnerships. The Key Technology Partnerships (KTP) program supports UTS researchers to engage internationally, contributing to enhancing the quality and impact of UTS research, and creating global social benefit.
UTS currently has 17 University-level KTPs with leading universities in Greater China, India, Europe, Latin America and North America and two Faculty-level KTP’s.
Become a Member
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
W100 Representative
Abi Kelly
Director of International Engagement and External Relations
Abi Kelly joined RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2020 as Director of International Engagement and External Relations with responsibility for the Office for Institutional Research and Planning.
Her role is to support the University’s reputation raising strategy and build its brand among key stakeholders. A key ambition for RCSI is to be recognised in the Top 200 of universities in the world.
Prior to her role with RCSI, Abi spent 8 years at Newcastle University (UK) where she was Executive Director of Corporate Affairs managing the external profile of this Russell Group university. She also led communications for the N8 Research Partnership, a collaborative mission group of the eight research-intensive universities in the North of England.
She has spent 28 years working in the Public Relations industry in the UK, including roles in local and regional government, and as a PR Consultant for private-sector clients including Whitbread and Nissan.
Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784. As an independent, not-for-profit institution, we chart our own course in the pursuit of excellence in human healthcare.
Today we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences education and research institution with undergraduate and postgraduate schools and faculties across the health sciences spectrum. We are home to numerous healthcare institutes as well as leading research centres driving pioneering breakthroughs in human health.
A deep professional responsibility to enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service inform all that we do. We welcome students and researchers into programmes of academic excellence and a lifelong community of colleagues that is clinically led, nurturing and supportive to enable them to realise their potential to serve our global patient community.
The Latest from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
RCSI is leading a @COSTprogramme Action to advance patient safety in ICUs across Europe.
The network will focus on three nurse-sensitive outcomes in the ICU - pressure ulcers, healthcare-associated infections and delirium.
Learn more 🔗
#RCSIdiscover
RCSI to lead new EU-funded COST Action tackling ICU patient safety outcomes
A new EU-funded research network led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences will work to advance patie...
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Congratulations to the RCSI graduates who received degrees of MSc, MPharm, MCh, MD and PhD at our #RCSIConferring yesterday!
We were delighted to commemorate this momentous day with you.
Read more ➡️ https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2025/05/higher-degree-conferring-ceremony-celebrates-the-class-of-2025
Professor Annette Byrne, Professor of Physiology at RCSI and head of the RCSI Precision Cancer Medicine Group has been elected as a Member of @RIAdawson, Ireland’s foremost body of experts in sciences and humanities.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yx2auwx
#RCSIdiscover
The RCSI Summer Conferrings begin today with our Higher Degree Conferring ceremony! 🎓
Family and friends can join us live at 12:00 (GMT +1): https://www.rcsi.com/dublin
#RCSIConferring
Congratulations to Prof Robert Byrne @RCSIPharmBioMol on being appointed Editor-in-Chief of the @PCRonline -EAPCI Textbook.
He will lead its evolution as a respected educational tool in interventional cardiology for clinicians worldwide.
🔗
#RCSIeducate
The PCR-EAPCI Textbook is pleased to announce a new Editor-in-Chief!
A formal handover took place on Wednesday, 21 May, in Paris during EuroPCR 2025, marking the transition from Profe...
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This #GlobalSurgeryDay marks 10 years of the Global Surgery movement.
To celebrate, we're reflecting on the leading role of @RCSI_GlobalSurg and its partners in advancing safe, affordable surgical care for all.
Learn more ➡️
A story of hope: RCSI’s decade of transforming healthcare for underserved communities
In a world where five billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical care, the work of RCSI’s Institute...
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Just three nights of poor sleep can harm your heart.
RCSI’s Professor Annie Curtis explores the links between restricted sleep and a higher risk of heart disease
in @ConversationUK.
Read the article ⬇️
@curtisclocklab
Just three nights of poor sleep might harm your heart – new study
Sleep deprivation’s silent impact on heart health, according to new research.
theconversation.com
Cancer experts gathered for the 2025 Beaumont RCSI @CancerCentreIre to examine themes of healthcare outcomes, and equity and access in cancer diagnostics and cancer research.
More➡️https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2025/05/cancer-conference-focuses-on-transforming-cancer-care
Sleep deprivation can affect every part of our mental and physical health.
RCSI's Professor Annie Curtis @curtisclocklab spoke on @RTERadio1 about how much sleep children need, the importance of winding down and why routines are key.
Listen back below ⬇️
How much sleep do children really need?
Prof Annie Curtis, immunologist and Bodyclock expert guides Brendan through the ages and stages of childhood sleep patterns and bedtime routines.
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Developing students to
become ‘world citizens’
RCSI has extensive international partnerships including:
Clinical/research elective agreements and Erasmus partnerships with an extensive list of international institutions including Johns Hopkins University, McMaster University and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Joint undergraduate Pharmacy programme with Soochow University, China
Transnational education operations/partnerships in Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain), Malaysia (RCSI UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) and PU-RCSI School of Medicine) and Dubai (RCSI Dubai)
5% of research output produced through international collaboration with 1,758 institutions worldwide (Source: SciVal 2013-2017 accessed February 2019)
Mission and vision
- To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Scholarship
- Innovation
At the global forefront of pioneering medical research
18,000
alumni, practicing in 97 countries
€35.1m
Research grant income 2018
The mission of RCSI’s research strategy is to improve human health through translational research: clinical, laboratory-based and health service research informed by bedside problems, and societal and global health challenges. We promote innovative research that leads to improved diagnostics, therapeutics and devices; tackles important healthcare delivery issues; informs policy and clinical practice and enhances the quality of education of healthcare professionals.
RCSI is developing research centres in areas of excellence and critical mass, focused on clinical and patient-centred research:
- Cancer
- Regenerative Medicine
- Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
- Surgical Science and Practice
- Population Health and Health Services
- Vascular Biology
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 Newcastle Australia
W100 Representative
Tina Imig,
Head of Brand and Strategic Projects
Tina Imig is Head of Brand and Strategic Projects at the University of Newcastle and is a brand strategist with more than 20 years building powerful brands. Tina has extensive experience in consumer insights research, brand strategy and reputation measurement. She leads the University’s ecosystem approach to building a genuine connection with our audiences and developing a deeper understanding of the positive impact we have in our communities. Prior to joining the university sector, Tina was a Vice-President and Strategist at Leo Burnett USA where she helped shape iconic brands such as Disney, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and Procter & Gamble. In all her work, Tina is passionate about brand storytelling and engaging with audiences in authentic, distinctive and measurable ways. Tina holds a Masters in Marketing from Northwestern University (USA) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Management. Her PhD research is focused on brand authenticity in service brands.
At the University of Newcastle Australia, our students and researchers are working to solve the world’s great challenges.
For over 50 years, we have made it our mission to deliver superior education to talented students from all walks of life. Our degrees are shaped around global learning, work placements and entrepreneurial approaches to develop the problem-solvers and innovators of the future.
With state-of-the-art facilities, we offer innovative and inspiring approaches to delivering education across all of our locations – Newcastle (Callaghan), Newcastle CBD, Central Coast, Sydney, Port Macquarie and Singapore. With over 37,000 students, the University’s learning community is vibrant and dynamic, providing students and researchers a world-class academic experience and a diverse professional, cultural and social learning environment.
The University of Newcastle is ranked 207 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2020. Seven of our subjects were ranked in the world’s top 150 by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
The University of Newcastle’s world-leading research and innovation creates new thinking, new ideas and new breakthroughs, not just in Australia, but around the globe. We’re proud that our researchers are among the world’s best. The significance of our research is reflected in the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research Australia assessment, which awarded the University the highest possible ‘5’ rating across 22 research fields, placing us in the top eight Australian universities for research quality ‘well above world standard.’
At the University of Newcastle, we are committed to equity, excellence and social justice. We are recognised as the number 1 University in social equity in NSW by Good Universities Guide.
The Latest from University of Newcastle Australia
More than 3,700 graduates have crossed our stage since Thursday, making this our largest graduations ever! 🎓
These graduates will now join our network of over 185,000 alumni all around the world. 🌍
"Be curious, be optimistic, be generous" and "always look on the bright side of life".
This was the advice given to our College of Engineering, Science and Environment graduates last night by renowned science communicators @DoctorKarl and Mr Robyn Williams.
In recognition of…
It's the most wonderful time of the year - graduations 🎓
Congratulations to the newest members of our alumni community!
Newcastle’s largest reconciliation event is back on 25 January 2025! 🖤💛❤️
Bring your friends and a picnic blanket and join us at Ngarrama for reconciliation through truth-telling, performances, songs, and historical acceptance.
Get your free tickets 👉…
The #UoNInBotswana @Uni_Newcastle Global Experience kicked off last week with field training on riverbank and savanna plants and how to sample aquatic life. Thanks @UBBotswana !
Congratulations to the recipients of our ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships! 👏
Read about their incredible work 👉 https://bit.ly/4fYj38o
While we typically associate nutrients with food, research shows humans can also absorb some nutrients from the air. 🍎🥕🥦
Researcher @drflavs and colleagues, break down this idea and discuss the evidence surrounding it.👇
Air is an overlooked source of nutrients – evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins
A careful look at the scientific literature shows humans can absorb some nutrients from the air. Could we use this to our advantage?
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The practice of 'grounding' or 'earthing', involving putting your bare feet on the earth, has grown in popularity.
But, is there any science behind it?
Associate Professor @KarenLLivesey weighs in for @abcnews 👇
Does putting your feet on bare earth balance out your electrical charge? We fact check grounding
Does disconnection with the ground cause us to become sicker? That's the idea behind the practice of "grounding" o...
www.abc.net.au
It's been a weekend of celebration for our Singapore graduates! 🎓
Congratulations to all our newest alumni who crossed the stage on Friday, including our first cohort of the Master of Inclusive and Special Education.
📸 Master of Inclusive and Special Education alumni, Norman…
Making an impact within its own region,
throughout Australia and across the globe
The University of Newcastle works with many international partners to drive our research success and advance our global reputation.
We participate in Fulbright Programs and International Research Visiting Fellowships and are members of the University Industry Innovation Network, the Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme, the Australia Africa University Network and in the Leadership Circle of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres (GCEC).
We have over 180 Partnerships in 32 countries for student exchange and study abroad programs.
Strategy and Values
- To be a world-leading university for our regions
- To deliver an exceptional student experience, preparing graduates for life in an increasingly interconnected society
- To serve our regions by taking research that matters to the world and bringing our global expertise home
- Values
- Excellence
- Equity
- Engagement
- Sustainability
A passion for excellence and discovery
95%
Of research is at or above 'world standard'
$100.8m
Annual research income
Our flagship research institutes not only support cross-disciplinary research – they also help ensure our discoveries are translated to create real-world impact.
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is a multidisciplinary partnership between the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and the community. It provides a unique environment for researchers and clinicians to work together to develop innovative solutions to community health needs. From neuroscience and mental health, through to cancer, reproductive health, respiratory disease, and more, the research carried out at HMRI leads to better clinical care, more competitive commercial products, and improved healthcare guidelines.
The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) leads the way in research that improves energy production, storage, and distribution. The $30 million research facility is on a scale unmatched by any other university in Australia and brings together over 300 university researchers to work with community and industry partners in the areas of sustainable energy production and use.
The University recognises its strongest research groups by designating them as a Priority Research Centre (PRC). Achieving PRC status is a highly competitive process. Today, we have PRCs in areas ranging from stroke and brain injury to geotechnical science and engineering, chemical biology, healthy lungs, teaching and more.
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Queen's University Belfast
W100 Representative
Peter McConkey
Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Peter is Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications at Queen’s University Belfast. He is responsible for Strategic Planning, Market Insight, Advertising and Marketing Campaigns to position Queen’s as a global leader in education and research, delivering a world class experience for our students and continuing to drive the future economic growth of Northern Ireland with impact on global society.
Queen’s University Belfast is the UK’s ninth oldest university, originally founded as Queen’s College in 1845, but with roots tracing as far back as 1810. With more than 170 years of heritage, Queen’s combines an international reputation for academic excellence with a life-changing student experience and a culture of innovation.
The University is renowned for its world-class achievements in cancer research, environmental research, paleoecology, law, green chemistry and cyber security.
The Latest from Queens University Belfast
Psychologists, patients and health and social care professionals joined us at Queen's today for the All-Ireland ‘Psychology, Health and Medicine Annual Conference’, where they explored the critical role of #psychology in improving health and wellbeing
“#HealthPsychology is a…
Did you catch us on BBC's Antiques Roadshow last night?
Filmed in the neighbouring Botanic Gardens, the show featured Glenn Patterson, Director of @HeaneyCentre, sharing some literary treasures dating from Seamus Heaney's early days as a student at Queen's, including some of his…
It was great news at the 2025 Women in Tech Awards last night when Judith Millar, Director of Operations at @CSIT_QUB, was announced as Tech Advocate of the Year!
The award celebrates Judith's incredible work promoting and advancing the cyber sector in Northern Ireland.…
Congratulations to Professor Carmel Hughes from @pharmacyatQUB, who has been appointed Deputy Chair of the #REF2029 Sub-panel for Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy.
This prestigious role will see Professor Hughes helping to lead the panel through the…
Two Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) Student Award winners from @QUBelfast have advanced to the prestigious RTS National Student Awards which will be held in London 13 June, 2025.
https://rts.org.uk/article/northern-ireland-students-set-national-royal-televison-awards
We wish them the best of luck at the National Awards!
"We're really celebrating 180 years of hope and history..."
If you missed our 180th Anniversary launch this week, you can hear from our staff, speakers and guests in this video we made to mark the occasion!
#LoveQUB180 #LoveQUB #Belfast #BelfastCity #QueensUniversityBelfast…
🏆 We’ve been nominated!
Queen’s Sport has been shortlisted for The Irish News Sports Team of the Year Award 2025!
This nomination recognises the dedication, teamwork, and hard work of our entire staff.
📲 Read more: https://ow.ly/nRTE50VWpHA
Good luck to everyone involved.
At Queen’s, our honorary graduates play an important role in inspiring our community and strengthening our global connections.
This week we caught up with honorary grad Dr Sarah Friar OBE in San Francisco.
Born in Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone, Sarah has built a world-class career…
Somebody didn’t want to miss our 180th celebrations!
A beautiful and rare stork, believed to have come from Donegal, joined us at the PEC (@QueensSport ) yesterday.
It was an exciting moment for birdwatchers who gathered from all over to say hello to the visitor.
We wonder…
A global and inclusive
university community
Queen’s University Belfast enjoys partnerships with a wide range of international institutions and organisations and host a large international community of researchers and students. Throughout the University, their leading research academics are collaborating across disciplines and with outsides agencies and institutions on projects of world significance.
Over the past 10 years, Queen’s University has invested over $10m in China-related research in areas such as sustainable energy, information technology, food security and cancer research.
The University is in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City, with the aim to develop the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and recently established a major new partnership in China with the China Medical College – Queen’s University Joint College (CQC). This joint venture will deliver cutting-edge education in Pharmaceutical Sciences, based in Shenyang.
Mission, Vision and Values
- To equip leaders to transform local and global business and society through education and research
- To be an internationally engaged, recognised, and accredited management school that interacts with and influences business and society
- Integrity - leaders who hold themselves and others to account, and are mindful of their ethical, social and environmental responsibilities.
- Connected - leaders who play an active role in global society whilst embracing the unique history and culture of the region.
- Ambition - leaders who pursue personal development, face challenges and seek opportunities as a means to develop robust and dynamic business and society.
- Respect - leaders who act with humility, recognise personal contribution, and have the ability to inspire others as a means to create positive change in society.
- Excellence - leaders who will be known for the pursuit of excellence and will draw on the region’s rich industrial and entrepreneurial heritage to pursue cutting-edge solutions to business and societal problems.
Ranked 8th in the UK for Research Intensity
2,000
Active researchers
£101.6m
value of new research grants and contracts
Besides being a member of the prestigious Russell Group, a collaboration of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities, the University has received many awards and rankings for its research excellence.
According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, Queen’s produces internationally leading research, receiving joint 8th place in the UK for its research intensity. Over 75% of research activity at Queen’s, particularly within the fields of food security, education, pharmacy, health, modern languages, astrophysics, engineering, cybersecurity, English, and history, was judged to be internationally-excellent or world-leading.
14 of the individual areas of research assessed were ranked in the top 20 within the UK, with six of these in the top ten, and two in the top five.
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University of Exeter
W100 Representative
Louise Brown,
Assistant Director, Strategic Marketing and College Delivery
The University of Exeter (UOE) is a public research university founded in 1955, with institutional roots stemming back to 1851 where schools for Art and Science were established as part of a radical vision for the city. With over 4,600 staff members, four campuses between Exeter and Cornwall, and international links with hundreds of institutes around the world, the university is at the forefront of global collaboration.
Exeter’s strong, driving vision is to be a global 100 research leader and create graduates of distinction within a community of the most talented and creative minds.
Exeter have been a member of the World 100 Reputation Network since 2017.
The Latest from University of Exeter
We're delighted to have won the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership at the Times Higher Education Awards last night.
The judges were wowed by our global reach in communicating high-quality research on environmental science and climate change 🌍
The UK's @UniofExeter tops our table for SDG 6: clean water and sanitation.
See which other universities made the list: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings/clean-water-and-sanitation #THEGlobalImpact #THEUniRankings
What is is like to present at #THEdigitalUK ? Ben Richards talks about his user experience research session at
@UniofExeter and a successful event 👀👇👇
@THEeventsglobal
@timeshighered
Its the final day of the #THEdigitalUK conference, and Jamie Ramacciotti, Director of Events at the THE, reflects on the successful event so far - and what there is to look forward to on day three at @UniofExeter 👀🥳
@timeshighered
@THEeventsglobal
“Technology should make us more human,not less” - Gillian Auld, @UniofExeter
#THEdigitalUK
Digital Universities UK 2024 is officially underway!
Make sure to share your experiences using #THEdigitalUK
View the agenda here: https://www.timeshighered-events.com/digital-universities-uk-2024/agenda
@UniofExeter
⏳ONE DAY TO GO⏳
We can’t wait to welcome you to #THEdigitalUK at the @UniofExeter tomorrow.
Check-in opens at 8am in the Great Hall.
🔗View the full agenda here: https://www.timeshighered-events.com/digital-universities-uk-2024/agenda
Ben Richards talks about his forthcoming user experience research session at the Times Higher Education Digital Universities UK 2024 (DUUK) event, held this week at @UniofExeter from 16-18 April - #THEdigitalUK @THEeventsglobal @timeshighered
Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of @UniofExeter, welcomes everyone to the Times Higher Education Digital Universities UK 2024 event, to be held at our Streatham Campus from 16-18 April.
#THEdigitalUK @timeshighered @THEeventsglobal
Graduates who are global citizens
The University of Exeter has connections to hundreds of institutional bodies globally and works to engage with partners overseas in order to widen academic talents and extend their research portfolio. Exeter participates in student exchanges and double degrees in connection with universities in France, Germany and China.
It is a member of The Russell Group, a research-intensive collective of 24 leading UK universities, including Cambridge and Oxford, committed to maintaining the very best research.
Values
- Ambition
- Challenge
- Collaboration
- Community
- Impact
- Rigour
Challenging opposition and driven by ambition
98% of University of Exeter’s research has been rated as being international quality in REF (Research Excellence Framework) in 2014.
The University has three times been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize. The most recent award was made to a team of scientists who have transformed the lives of hundreds of diabetes sufferers. This is the second Queen’s prize won by a member of staff at the Peninsula Medical School. The Dean, Professor John Tooke, won a Queen’s Prize in 1996 also for work on diabetes. It is the third Prize won by the University.
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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.