University of Navarra
W100 Representative
Santiago Fernández-Gubieda
Director of the Reputation Unit
Santiago Fernández-Gubieda Lacalle is the Director of the Reputation Unit at the University of Navarra. As well as this, he is the bursar of the Center of University Governance and Reputation at the University of Navarra. He is currently preparing his doctoral thesis about reputation and governance of universities.
His specific focus is on the management and measurement perceptions of university stakeholders and how reputation management can improve a university’s performance. He is also working on the rankings strategy of the University.
He has an Executive MBA from the University of Navarra – IESE Business School. From 2018 to 2020, he was Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Communication at the University. In addition, from 2014 to 2018, he was the Communication Director of the University Hospital of Navarra. Before that, he was the director of the Digital Communication Service of the University of Navarra.
He has worked in mass media and he is also a communication consultant for universities and educational organisations.
The University of Navarra, established in 1952, has its main campus in Pamplona, Spain. Other campuses are placed in San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona (IESE Business School), and has overseas locations in New York, Munich and Sao Paulo. All of them are multicultural spaces where our students receive a well–rounded and personalized education, and where teaching and research go hand in hand.
Its institutional mission is to seek and present the truth; contribute to the academic, cultural and personal education of its students; promote academic research and healthcare activities; provide suitable opportunities for the development of its professors and employees; and carry out broad cultural outreach and social promotion work with a clear goal of service.
Horizon 2020 is the current strategic plan of the University and seeks to have an increasing international profile at all levels, a stronger focus on interdisciplinary and translational research, an innovative approach to teaching, a wider and richer choice of programs to improve the student academic experience and employment perspectives, and a solid commitment to social responsibility.
The Latest from University of Navarra
Investigadores de @DATAI_unav participan en un estudio internacional que logra predecir el riesgo de demencia hasta siete años antes del diagnóstico clínico.
#historIAsUNAV
👉 https://www.unav.edu/noticias/-/contents/17/03/2026/un-estudio-internacional-logra-predecir-el-riesgo-de-demencia-hasta-siete-anos-antes-del-diagnostico-clinico/content/lovPblW1fC70/196343374
La Universidad obtuvo un resultado positivo de 52,4 millones durante el curso 2024-25.
El centro académico ha presentado la memoria económica que registra inversiones por valor de 49,3 millones en el pasado ejercicio.
👉 https://www.unav.edu/noticias/-/contents/16/03/2026/la-universidad-obtuvo-un-resultado-positivo-de-524-millones-durante-el-curso-202425/content/lovPblW1fC70/196322337
🎙️ Todas las organizaciones "hablan" con sus empleados, entre ellas y con nosotros. ¿Su forma de hacerlo está cambiando en el entorno digital?
Escucha a Elena Gutiérrez, profesora de @fcomunav, en el segundo episodio del pódcast “Apuntes de Actualidad”.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uwTD4AsEEhhmjRtzN483U?si=01dabad70bca4259
👟 500 peregrinos de la Universidad, en su mayoría estudiantes, participaron ayer en la #Javierada2026.
#DíaMundialDelSueño | ¿Por qué dormimos peor cuantos más años tenemos? ¿Es normal? Nos lo explica la experta en sueño @E_Urrestarazu, de @ClinicaNavarra @unav:
Por qué cuando nos hacemos mayores el sueño se vuelve más ligero y cómo repercute en la salud
Aunque con la edad empeora el descanso nocturno, ciertos cambios o una mayor dependencia de hipnóticos pueden indic...
f.mtr.cool
"La IA no va a reemplazar a los humanos, pero los que trabajen con IA sí reemplazarán a quienes no lo hagan".
Profesores, @alumni_unav y alumnos del MDPO, y profesionales reflexionaron sobre su uso estratégico en las organizaciones.
#historIAsUNAV
👉 https://www.unav.edu/noticias/-/contents/09/03/2026/la-ia-no-va-a-reemplazar-a-los-humanos-pero-los-que-trabajen-con-ia-si-reemplazaran-a-quienes-no-lo-hagan/content/lovPblW1fC70/196156396
"Rincones de salud" para enseñar a los más pequeños a curar una herida, actuar en una emergencia o familiarizarse con material sanitario.
280 escolares de 3º de Infantil participan en talleres de salud impartidos por estudiantes de @enfermeriaunav.
👉 https://www.unav.edu/noticias/-/contents/11/03/2026/rincones-de-salud-para-ensenar-a-los-mas-pequenos-a-curar-una-herida-actuar-en-una-emergencia-o-familiarizarse-con-material-sanitario/content/lovPblW1fC70/196201891
Un libro invita a comprender cómo la #IA condiciona nuestras decisiones diarias.
Jesús López-Fidalgo, director de @DATAI_unav, reflexiona sobre el impacto social, ético y tecnológico de los algoritmos en "IA: desafíos y oportunidades".
#historIAsUNAV
👉 https://www.unav.edu/noticias/-/contents/03/03/2026/entender-el-impacto-social-y-etico-de-la-inteligencia-artificial/content/lovPblW1fC70/196027096
Seek and present the truth
The University of Navarra has agreements with over 350 universities from all over the world, 50 of which are among the top 50 of the world according to international rankings. It is currently a member of European University Association, International Association of Universities, and IREG Observatory of Academic Rankings.
Mission and vision
- Deliver university-level teaching in various fields, confer the corresponding academic degrees and provide students with the means (educational materials, a library, information on scholarships, and financial aid) to enable them to derive the full benefit from their studies.
- Promote academic research in different fields of knowledge to further teaching and as a way to bring knowledge to society and foster innovation and development.
- Contribute to students' education through personalized mentoring, with activities aimed at acquiring professional competences and personal habits that stimulate personal development in all of its dimensions: cultural, artistic, religious, athletic, and solidarity
- Stay in touch with alumni of the University through continuing education activities and other cultural and social initiatives of the Alumni Association.
- Organize continuing education and specialization programs for alumni based on the trends and needs of different professions
- Cultivate the bonds between the University and the members of the Friends of the University of Navarra and keep them informed of the fruits of their partnership
- Carry out cultural dissemination and university outreach work through activities organized by the University itself and initiatives carried out in conjunction with other institutions
- Cooperate with other universities and university-level institutions such as hospitals, business schools, research centers, art institutes and educational and development organizations
Where institutional, ideology and statutory aspects are collected
+1,000
Research projects
€95m
Budget to investigate
The University of Navarra aspires to become an international reference Research University and to conduct interdisciplinary, international research with a high degree of social implication. The aim is for the improvement in research to have a positive effect on teaching quality.
Research at the University of Navarra covers multiple areas, but it has a strong focus on biomedicine. The main research centers are:
- Center for Applied Medical Research
- Center for Nutrition Research
- Center for Biomedical Engineering
- Institute of Tropical Health
- Institute of Culture and Society
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 Alberta
W100 Representative
Andrea SmithSENIOR ADVISOR (PORTFOLIO STRATEGY)
Andrea Smith is the Portfolio Strategy Senior Advisor for External Relations. Andrea uses her extensive leadership experience building businesses from strategic assessment through to realization to enrich External Relations’ vibrant and dynamic work environment. A civil engineer with an MBA, Andrea’s professional skills, coupled with her eclectic leadership experience in corporate, not-for-profit and public institutions (universities), provide important insight and direction to the External Relations portfolio.
Since its inception in 1908, the University of Alberta has had the vision to be one of the world’s great universities for the public good. The university is dedicated to the promise made by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that “knowledge shall not be the concern of scholars alone. The uplifting of the whole people shall be its final goal.” This promise endures as the university strives to improve the lives of people in Alberta, across Canada, and around the world.
The Latest from University of Alberta
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/new-drug-target-in-fight-against-antibiotic-resistant-ecoli.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/maskwacis-home-visit-program-increases-early-childhood-vaccines.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/hold-your-tongue.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/timber-technology-to-get-a-5.9m-upgrade.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/a-history-of-strength-and-survival.html
New month. New discoveries. Catch up on some of the most impactful research stories from the U of A.
Read full stories at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/index.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/combination-of-wildfires-seismic-lines-may-limit-spread-of-non-native-plants.html
Training doctors in the North, for the North. That’s the goal of the new Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP).
The collaboration between the U of A and Northwestern Polytechnic means that more U of A students will receive a world-class education directly in rural communities
Students studying in the Weir Law Library in the 1960s.
📸 U of A Archives, UAA-1979-051-344b
U of A research teams in @UAlberta_FoMD and @ualbertaScience are hard at work to find and make new vaccines, diagnostic tests and treatments against a wide range of threats, thanks to nearly $110 million in research grants.
The research is being done out of the PRAIRIE Hub for
A place where good ideas have
a strong chance to become reality
The U of A has close to 400 teaching and research agreements with governments and partner institutions in nearly 50 countries. Key examples include Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, and Fudan University/Shanghai Medical College in China.
The Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative is an independent research partnership between the U of A and the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres. The U of A’s largest international collaboration, which was recently renewed until 2020, merges scientific and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions for today’s challenges in energy and the environment, terrestrial ecosystem and resource informatics, and health. The initiative is expanding into infectious disease research.
Mission and vision
- To be a vibrant and supportive learning environment
- Discover, disseminate, and apply new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships
- To give a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront
- To inspire the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery, and citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world’s great universities for the public good
Home to leading experts in both established and emerging fields
$12.3b
Annual impact on Alberta economy
$500+m
Annual research funding 2019
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. In particular, the University of Alberta is internationally recognized as a world leader in diabetes research, energy and environment, virology, food security, nanotechnology, humanities computing, printmaking, artificial intelligence, family business research, carbohydrate chemistry, and circumpolar research.
Our expertise and strength attracts over $500 million annually from various research funders and partners including federal and provincial government, industry, foundations and other organizations.
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 New South Wales (UNSW)
W100 Representative
Larissa BaiocchiHead of Communications
Larissa Baiocchi is a senior communications leader with over 15 years of experience across journalism, higher education, and public affairs. Currently serving as Head of Communications at UNSW Sydney, she leads a team responsible for shaping the university’s public narrative, managing reputation, and driving strategic engagement with media, stakeholders, and the broader community.
Larissa began her career in the United States as a newspaper journalist, where she spent nearly a decade reporting on public interest stories and developing a sharp editorial instinct. This foundation in journalism informs her approach to storytelling—grounded in clarity, authenticity, and impact. Her transition into institutional communications has seen her lead high-profile campaigns, navigate complex reputational challenges, and build trusted relationships across sectors.
At UNSW, Larissa plays a key role in aligning communications with the university’s strategic priorities, amplifying research impact, and fostering meaningful public dialogue. Her leadership style is collaborative and values-led, empowering teams to deliver creative, responsive, and high-quality communications in a fast-changing media landscape.
Established in 1949 with a unique focus on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines, University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a leading Australian university committed to making a difference through pioneering research and preparing the next generation of talented global citizens for career success.
University of New South Wales (UNSW) has a proud tradition of sustained innovation, focusing on areas critical to our future – from climate change and renewable energies to lifesaving medical treatments and breakthrough technologies. In the social sciences, UNSW research informs policy and expert commentary in key issues facing society ranging from human rights and constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians to public health and population ageing.
UNSW offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. We attract talented students from across Australia and around the world. Our 50,000-plus students come from 128 countries, making us one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities. Our emphasis on quality continues to push up entry standards with record demand from the State’s top school leavers.
The main UNSW campus is located on a 38 hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are Art & Design in Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
The Latest from University of New South Wales
Yesterday, EU Energy Commissioner @KadriSimson and the Hon @BowenChris MP toured UNSW, including a visit to key energy R&D facilities in solar photovoltaics, green hydrogen and more.
We wrapped up the tour with a visit to the record-holding Sunswift Racing car! ☀️⚡️
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), sometimes known as ‘Harmony Day’ in Australia.
So why are they both on the same day? Here’s a 2 min history lesson. 👇
Find out more about inclusion and diversity at UNSW.
Cultural inclusion | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney boasts a multicultural campus environment with over 120 nationalities represented. We value this diversity ...
www.edi.unsw.edu.au
Australia is on the cusp of a brilliant future – but we need your help…!
UNSW, @Sydney_Uni and @ethics_centre have partnered up to propose a new, national Institute for Applied Ethics that will provide independent, expert advice on the profound ethical issues facing our nation.
We’re calling upon the Australian Government for a one-off $33.3 million investment in Australia’s future by supporting the proposed Australian Institute of Applied Ethics.
🔗 Pledge your support:
Homepage - The Ethics Institute
Australia's ethical infrastructure has been neglected. Support a national institute that will ensure better decision-making for the benefit of all.
ethicsinstitute.au
How researchers are helping to restore the waters of Sydney Harbour 🐟
💬 “It takes a certain amount of self-confidence to think, ‘Yeah, I might be wrong’ and ‘Why do I think that?’…”
UNSW A/Prof Michaelis Michael explains the markers of a bad faith argument – and how learning to argue better can make us better people.
How to have better arguments
A UNSW Sydney philosopher explains the markers of a bad faith argument and how learning to argue better can make us better people.
www.unsw.edu.au
If not friend, why friend shaped? 🤔
This juvenile platypus was rescued after noticing strange behaviour and an inability to dive.
After making sure he had no injuries and could display foraging behaviours, UNSW researchers from the @Platypus_CI released him back to the river.
The platy was able to enjoy some belly rubs, being too young to have venom in his spurs (and remember, this is an expert researcher - don't attempt to provide belly rubs to platys yourself).
📸: Dr Tahneal Hawke (@tahneal_hawke), Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW
Spot the difference 🔍
📸 UNSW Archives
When endangered species are seen struggling to survive it’s easy to assume they can be saved by giving them more of what they have now – but what if they could flourish with very different environments, foods and climates?
How palaeoconservation can rescue animals at the edge of existence
The distant past could provide clues to a species' immediate future.
www.unsw.edu.au
A fresh coat of rainbow must mean it’s @sydneymardigras season 🌈
Check out everything happening at UNSW throughout the festival 🔗 https://www.edi.unsw.edu.au/get-involved/mardi-gras
We are a powerhouse of cutting-edge
research, teaching and innovation
UNSW Australia is a founding member of the Group of Eight – a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities – and the prestigious Universitas 21 international network. We are the only Australian member of the Global Alliance of Technological Universities; a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU); and a partner of Coursera, the largest provider of MOOCs in the world. With internationally recognised and award-winning academic staff, we have an impressive standing in global league tables, achieving our highest ratings for research, innovation and facilities.
Mission and vision
- To be a world-class, world-changing university.
- To bring inspiring people together and create a world-class environment for learning and research, empowering staff and students alike to discover and share knowledge that can change the world.
Ranked in the top 1% of world universities
4,485
Higher degree research students
$550m
Annual research income
University of New South Wales (UNSW) has a strong reputation for research excellence. Through this excellence, the focus is on continuing to increase UNSW’s research contribution both regionally and globally.
At UNSW Sydney we are passionate about research, changing lives and achieving global impacts.
We strive to meet tomorrow’s challenges and are an acknowledged world leader in photovoltaics, HIV/AIDS research and quantum computing.
Our strengths:
- Biomedical sciences
- Water, climate, environment and sustainability
- Next generation materials and technologies
- Social policy, government and health policy
- ICT, robotics and devices
- Law, business and economics
- Fundamental and enabling sciences
- Contemporary humanities and creative arts
- Defence and security
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.
The University of Sydney
W100 Representative
Kirsten Andrews
Vice Principal, External Relations
Kirsten Andrews has worked at The University of Sydney since 2013, gaining the role of Vice Principal, External Relations in 2022. Prior to the role of Vice-Principal, Kirsten worked as Vice-Chancellor’s Chief of Staff and Director of Media and Government Relations at the university.
Among her many achievements, she is responsible for transforming the University’s media engagement approach and has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth leadership transition during a time of great complexity for the institution.
Prior to joining the University, she held senior positions in government and the not-for-profit sector, including at the National Heart Foundation, as Chief of Staff to a federal minister, and Deputy Director of Communications to the Premier of New South Wales.
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading, comprehensive research and teaching universities – consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. It is ranked in the top 50 engineering and technology universities in the world and consistently ranked in the world’s top 25 universities for humanities and social sciences by the Times Higher Education. Sydney Medical School is one of the highest-ranked medical schools in the Asia-Pacific region and our Business School’s Master of Management program is ranked number one in Australia by the Financial Times.
The University of Sydney is committed to the transformative power of education and to fostering greater knowledge and understanding of the world. Our aim is to make lives better not just by producing leaders of society, but by equipping our people with leadership qualities so they can serve all of our communities at every level.
As a leader in tertiary education, we have been challenging traditions for more than 160 years. We were one of the first universities in the world to admit students solely on academic merit and to open our doors to women on the same basis as men. In creating the first university in Australia in 1850, our founders recognized the power of education to change society. We hold that belief just as strongly today.
The Latest from The University of Sydney
We are proud to announce the launch of the @SydVietInst; a multidisciplinary research and engagement hub which marks the next chapter in the University’s research in the region.
“As our flagship research initiative in Vietnam, it will support current and future leaders, and be a
With attendance from the recently launched NetZero Institute and the University of Sydney Vietnam Institute, the signings followed a delegation from Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, led by Chairman Mr Phan Van Mai and including Vietnamese Government officials.
“We are delighted to further our commitment to advancing medical research in Vietnam and explore opportunities to collaborate on net zero solutions.” Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor @mscott AO
@Sydney_Uni has signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Ho Chi Minh
With attendance from the recently launched NetZero Institute and the University of Sydney Vietnam Institute, the signings followed a delegation from Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, led by Chairman Mr Phan Van Mai and including Vietnamese Government officials.
We’re thrilled to share @Sydney_uni has performed strongly in the 2024 QS @worlduniranking by Subject, with 36 disciplines in the top 50 globally! #QSWUR Read more: https://sydneyuni.co/3TRkKLu
Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is a celebration that honours the triumph of good over evil.
People celebrate the festival with friends and family eating sweets, playing with colourful powder called gulal, and dancing to traditional music.
Wishing all our staff,
We’re looking for 150+ of the world’s best educators to transform the experience of our students and advance teaching practice.
"A world-class education sets our students up for the future so the importance of a great teacher can’t be overstated. These specialist educators will
Have you been to the @biennalesydney, Ten Thousand Suns exhibition at Chau Chak Wing Museum yet?
As part of her residency at @Sydney_Uni Mangala Bai Maravi’s works are being presented at the Biennale of Sydney. The series titled, Baiga Godna Indian Tribe, 2024 includes two
Renowned leader @davidthodey has been elected as Chancellor of @sydney_uni as Belinda Hutchinson AC is stepping down after nearly 12 years of service.
Delighted that David Thodey has been elected Chancellor of @Sydney_Uni succeeding Belinda Hutchinson, who has led the University Senate for more than a decade, with great distinction.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/03/11/university-of-sydney-senate-elects-new-chancellor.html
Excited to host the commemoration of Economics Journalist @1RossGittins 50th anniversary at @Sydney_Uni in partnership with @smh. Let's celebrate his remarkable achievements and lasting impact, including his Hon Doc of Science in Economics. #RossGittinsUSYD
Challenging traditions for
more than 160 years
We work in collaboration with Australian and international partners to find solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.
As a central part of its international strategy, the University is committed to fostering partnerships with other leading institutions and promoting mobility of students and staff. Our partners include some of the world’s leading universities, and with them, we take part in research collaborations and academic exchanges. These include more than 60 research collaborations and networks with partners in Asia and India.
We also have more than 280 student exchange partners in Asia, Canada, Israel, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Western Europe. In 2014, we signed a new partnership agreement with one of Europe’s leading humanities institutions, Sciences Po, which allows students to split four years of study between one of three Sciences Po campuses and Sydney.
Key values:
- Courage and creativity
- Respect and integrity
- Diversity and inclusion
- Openness and engagement
Regularly ranked in the world’s top 50 universities
90+
Research Centres
500+
Research partners
Our research strategy is to nurture disciplinary excellence while enabling delivery of solutions to real‑world 21st-century problems. Our research community includes more than 1300 research staff and almost 5000 research students. We are home to 75 research centres and three National Health and Medical Research Council Centres of Excellence, and a member of 10 Cooperative Research Centres.
In the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia benchmarking exercise, more than 75% of academic fields of research at the University performed above or well above world standard.
Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles by bringing together the world’s most talented researchers in multidisciplinary teams. We have committed substantial support and large‑scale investment to help them explore new frontiers of knowledge in areas of national and global importance. The work undertaken by a few of our multidisciplinary centres illustrates the potential of this approach.
The Charles Perkins Centre is tackling some of the greatest health challenges humanity has ever faced: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions. The centre brings together outstanding minds to improve our understanding of the impact of diverse factors on these conditions, including psychological makeup, education, cultural norms, economic pressures, the built environment, and the agricultural and food industries.
The Brain and Mind Research Institute brings together patients, support groups and frontline carers with scientists and clinicians. The institute’s diverse research programs include healthy brain ageing, youth mental health and molecular neuroscience.
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 Southampton
W100 Representative
Irene PurdieHead of Brand Communications
The University of Southampton is a top 20 UK university and a top 100 university globally. The university is an exceptional place whose people achieve remarkable things. They are a world-leading, research intensive university, with a strong educational offering, renowned for innovation and enterprise.
The ambition at the University of Southampton is to change the world. This is a grand statement, but it is an achievable one with the support of the more than 200,000 hardworking people who make up the students, staff, alumni, and community of the institution.
The Latest from University of Southampton
What’s it really like to be a marine biologist? 🌊
Professor Jon Copley from our School of Ocean and Earth Science has been featured in Sky News’ What It’s Really Like To Be… series, sharing the realities of life exploring the deep ocean.
Check out the article below 👇
Marine biologist on salaries, tears and the one thing everyone could do to save the planet
https://news.sky.com/story/marine-biologist-on-salaries-tears-and-the-one-thing-everyone-could-do-to-save-the-planet-13514108
There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠
Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns.
Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/qbd5fw8qvg
Proud to celebrate our dinosaur expert Dr Neil Gostling and former student Thomas Land for their parts in the new Spielberg documentary The Dinosaurs on Netflix 🦕
Dr Gostling researched Spinosaurus habits, and Thomas was a science researcher.
See more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03/southampton-dinosaur-experts-part-in-new-spielberg-documentary.page
We've reached the highest point in constructing our new teaching and learning building on Highfield campus! 🎉
To celebrate, we held a steel-signing topping out ceremony with university leaders and local guests.
Find out more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03/university-marks-major-milestone-for-newest-building.page
Our student engineers have carried out the world’s first demo of a 'blockchain black box’ on a drone. It records flight data on a secure digital ledger so it's actions can be verified and trusted.
Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/xerj9wruyl
@Minima_Global | @Siemens | @Arm
Helping prevent severe asthma attacks 🫁
Researchers at @UHSFT and @unisouthampton are leading a UK-first study.
This is seeing if an extra check-up can help children who are overusing reliever inhalers.
Watch for it on @BBCSouthNews and @itvmeridian 📺
https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/dangerous-overuse-of-childrens-asthma-inhalers-targeted-in-uk-first-study
What if robots could move through water like fish? 🐟
Researchers have created a soft robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts its shape automatically.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/tlchivdvgo
Our incredible team behind pioneering rail research was awarded a #QEdPrize by the King and Queen at St James’s Palace today for work strengthening the UK’s rail network. Professor William Powrie and @VCMarkESmith collected the @QEdPrizes award.
See more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02/king-and-queen-present-royal-prize-for-southampton-rail-research-.page
Second-year Fashion Design students at Winchester School of Art have partnered with Ramco and @HelpforHeroes on a first-of-its-kind initiative transforming military surplus into commercially viable, sustainable fashion.
See more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02/giving-military-surplus-a-makeover.page
From humble beginnings
to world-renowned status
The University of Southampton has built up strong relationships with partner organisations all over the world, including business, industry and other leading higher education institutions. The university has a campus in Malaysia, with a high focus on Engineering courses. Following the first two years in Malaysia our students continue their studies in the UK with access to our world-class research facilities. UoS also has strategic partnerships with Dalian Polytechnic University and universities within China and Singapore.
The university is a founding member of Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) for international research collaboration and addressing issues of global significance.
Core Principles
- Collegiality: one team working, planning, and delivering together, toward our shared vision
- Quality: always striving to achieve the highest quality in everything we do
- Internationalisation: delivering across global markets and building strong partnerships with other leading organisations
- Sustainability: ensuring our actions lead to financial, social, and environmental sustainability
A top 20 UK university
22,000
Enrolled students
£137m
Annual research income (16/17)
The University of Southampton is a world-class research-intensive Russell Group university. Over 96 percent of our research has been assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
The university groups its groundbreaking work being carried out by world-leading researchers into the eight research themes, through which they are addressing some of the most challenging issues facing society today. These eight research themes are: Energy, Environment, Global economy and culture, Health and healthcare, Population, migration and mobility, Security, Technology, and Transport.
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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 University of Sheffield
W100 Representative
Dan BarcroftDirector of Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications
Dan joined the University as the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions in January 2020.
He has 15 years’ experience working in student recruitment within the higher education sector. Most recently he was Head of Global Student Recruitment at Lancaster University and has held a number of roles at institutions around the UK including Reading, Essex and Cumbria.
Dan leads Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications. The team deliver services to a range of prospective students and applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to support their enrolment at the University.
The department also works closely with faculties and other professional services to ensure that prospective students have a successful journey to the University.
Founded in 1905, the University of Sheffield has grown in reputation and size to become one of the UK’s leading universities with a global reputation for teaching and research. As part of the UK Russell Group, the University is a premier-league, research-led institution with over 26,000 students including more than 7,000 international students from 121 countries and over 7,000 members of staff.
The University of Sheffield was voted number one in the UK for accommodation, social life, and community atmosphere in the 2015 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. Its Students’ Union was also voted number one in the UK for the seventh year running. The University is renowned for its friendliness and sense of community; an experience which students enjoy so much that many settle in Sheffield after they graduate.
The University has produced a number of leading figures in the area of research including six Nobel Prize winners, 12 fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and 18 fellows of the Royal Society, and many of our alumni have gone on to hold positions of great responsibility and influence around the world.
The Latest from The University of Sheffield
“Wedge Lies” are fuelling democratic backsliding in the US writes @KatePruszynski of @sheffielduni
The 2024 Elections: How “Wedge Lies” are fuelling democratic backsliding in the US | LSE United...
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The wait is over! 🎉 The new programme for
@sheffielduni's Off the Shelf Festival of Words is out!
Highlights: ✍️ Poet Lemn Sissay 🏰 Historian Lucy Worsley 🎭 and the brilliant Alison Steadman and many, many more!
Book your tickets👇
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Where do we fit in in the universe? It’s a big question for a Tuesday. And is there other life out there?
Today is Yorkshire Day - a chance to celebrate all that makes our county such a wonderful place to live, work and study.
As we mark the occasion, discover how @sheffielduni works with partners to make the region healthier, greener, more vibrant and innovative for all:
“Wedge Lies” are fuelling democratic backsliding in the US writes @KatePruszynski of @sheffielduni
The 2024 Elections: How “Wedge Lies” are fuelling democratic backsliding in the US | LSE United...
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Fantastic to see such progress in building a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem in the North as we mark a year of the Northern Triangle Talent (NTT) project 👇
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The collaboration between @sheffielduni, @UniversityLeeds & @OfficialUoM has
What caused the 2008 crash - and what happened next?
Dr Scott Lavery joins SPERI to look at the crash's roots, how it shaped our world, and why neoliberalism still holds on.
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3UiPw0a
We’re leading a new £1.5 million UK government-funded project to speed up Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production and help bring passengers a step closer to greener flights.
Announced by the Aviation Minister, @MikeKaneMP, during a visit to the University’s Energy Innovation
It’s graduation week! 🎓🤩
These photos are proof of just how iconic and unforgettable graduation can be. Huge thanks to everyone who’s shared their special grad moments with us. Feel free to drop yours in the comments too! 📸
Ranked in top 50 most international universities in the world
The University’s research partners and clients include: Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI, Slazenger, and many more household names, as well as UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations.
We work with partners that are recognised as excellent in their regions, and who recognise educational values and systems operating in those regions without compromising the values of our guiding principles. The expertise of our partners complements our own knowledge, creates increased value and strengthens our collaboration. These strategic partnerships will help us to develop teaching and research activities at a scale that could not happen otherwise, by adding value to our own knowledge through the collaboration and thereby extending our global reach and reputation.
Mission and vision
- To educate others and ourselves and to learn through doing so, thereby improving the world.
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That research, teaching, and learning together create a positive culture of higher education.
Ranked in the top 1% of world universities
1,476+
Research staff
£197.5m
Income from research grants and contracts (17/18)
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are passionate about tackling the great global challenges of our time.
The key issues facing humanity are embedded within complex systems, which cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. They recognise that effectively addressing these challenges means working together across the traditional boundaries of our research fields.
Tackling complex issues requires interdisciplinary and translational research – taking academic research and turning it into real-world solutions.
Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.
From developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and making our energy sources sustainable, to addressing the challenges of food security and an ageing population, we’re finding ways to improve our world.
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The University of Manchester
W100 Representative
Andrew Simmons
Head of University Marketing
Andy Simmons is Head of University Marketing at The University of Manchester, by many measures the UK’s largest and most popular University. He is responsible for corporate marketing and brand management, and is a driving force in enhancing Manchester’s reputation for excellence.
Prior to joining the University in 2003, Andy spent five years in various marketing roles at Saga Holidays. He now leads the University Marketing Team with responsibility for marketing output across the institution’s range of corporate channels and campaigns.
Andy is a member of the University’s External Relations Strategy Group, which provides leadership, coordination and high-level focus to Manchester’s external relations activities, as well as monitoring perceptions of the University among external stakeholder groups and ensuring progress on related strategic and operational priorities.
The University has an exceptional record of generating and sharing new ideas and the quality, breadth and volume of its research activity is unparalleled in the UK.
The University is built on the shoulders of academic giants and can lay claim to 23 Nobel Prize winners amongst its former staff and students.
We are committed to providing a dynamic working and learning environment, where every member of our community is valued for their contribution and individuality.
The Latest from The University of Manchester
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor @duncanivison is visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong this week to connect with partners, alumni and fellow universities to strengthen global academic collaborations and share insights for the future 🌏
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/president-and-vice-chancellor-strengthens-the-university-of-manchesters-ties-with-partners-and-alumni-during-china-and-hong-kong-visit
The University of Manchester has marked the launch of its Africa Strategy with a visit to Kenya to celebrate its partnerships with researchers there, who are addressing shared questions as outlined in the @UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The University of Manchester marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners
The University of Manchester has marked the launch of its Africa Strategy with a visit to Kenya to celebrate its...
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We're proud to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked the 50th most powerful global university brand in the @timeshighered World Reputation Rankings 2025.
Read more 👇
In a new economic report published today, The University of Manchester’s far-reaching benefit to the region and to the UK was revealed.
@OfficialUoM's total economic impact on the UK economy in the 2022-23 academic year stood at £7.3 billion.
Highlights from the report include:
🎓 The University of Manchester directly provides around 1 in 25 jobs in Manchester.
💰 For every £1 invested in research activities, the University generates £5.95 in productivity benefits to the UK economy.
📈 In 2022-23, the University
📑This #HeartMonth 2025, we have published our new collection, #HealthyHearts.
❤️With a forward from @TheBHF, the collection outlines the contributors to, challenges in, and solutions for cardiovascular health in a changing world.
🖱️ Read it here: https://policyatmanchester.shorthandstories.com/healthy-hearts/index.html
We are delighted to announce a number of awards and accolades that @OfficialUoM has received over the past couple of months, as well as share our latest social responsibility and civic engagement stories🎊
Read about all this and more: https://emarketing.manchester.ac.uk/benetworklz/lz.aspx?p1=VivDA1ODQ1NzJTODQ0MTU4MDQ6MUE4Rjk5QkVEMzAwREYwRTg5OTQ3N0UxNjJDOEFGMDk%3d-&CC=&p=0
This World Cancer Day, we are spotlighting the incredible work happening behind the scenes here at Manchester.
Professor Marianne Aznar’s research aims to improve the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors by studying and mitigating the long-term side effects of
Working as part of @SMILE_cancer, Professor Aznar is collaborating with other researchers to provide more effective reconstructive options to children experiencing cosmetic and dental issues as a result of facial radiation treatment.
We asked: how will your research impact the
We asked Professor Aznar if she had a message she wanted to share with families and children currently undergoing cancer treatment...
"We care a lot about the quality of life." 💜
Hear from Nalin Thakkar, our Vice-President for Social Responsibility, as he shares an overview of some of our priorities for the coming year ✨
@OfficialUoM @UoMSust #socialresponsibility #universityofmanchester #UoM #MakingaDifference
Meet the expert 💡
Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography here at Manchester, was one of the earliest academics to raise awareness about the issue of widespread discharges of untreated sewage into UK rivers and waterways.
Follow him @Jamie_Woodward_
Jamie's new research reveals that England's major water and sewage companies are misleading the public by using deception tactics, to deflect blame for sewage pollution.
Read more 👇
Water industry using deception tactics to deflect blame for sewage pollution
A new study published in Nature Water has revealed that England’s major water and sewage companies are misleading ...
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Virtuosity for the enduring
benefit of mankind
The University of Manchester is a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world.
The university has strategic partnerships and collaborations worldwide. We bring innovation to businesses, insight to institutions and create an unforgettable experience to those who study with us.
The University of Manchester forges pioneering collaborations with organisations and institutions around the world.
We work with businesses, universities, policymakers and more to bring the benefits of our expertise to industry and society.
The University of Manchester has signed agreements with the following top, research-led, universities:
- Tsinghua University , China
- Fudan University , China
- Seoul National University , Korea
- Kyoto University , Japan
- National University of Singapore
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
Mission and vision
- A people-centred institution
- A research-led institution
- An innovative institution
- A learning institution
- A meritocratic institution
- A socially responsible institution
- A Manchester institution
Ranked in the top 1% of world universities
500,000
Alumni
£391m
Annual research income
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 65% of research activity, amounting to 1,193 full-time equivalent staff at The University of Manchester, is judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*), putting us among only a handful of universities with an internationally significant research profile over a wide range of subject areas. The University of Manchester is one of the top universities for biomedical research, and our international centres exploring cancer research, world poverty, environmental sustainability and social change are producing world-changing answers to global problems.
Most significant research breakthrough
The discovery of graphene by Prof Andre Geim FRS. This super-thin two-dimensional material (consisting of a single layer of individual, densely packed carbon atoms woven into one stable layer like a wire mesh) has the potential to replace silicon transistors in the not too distant future.
Prof Geim and Manchester researcher Dr Kostya Novoselov have received the prestigious Europhysics Prize, and Prof Geim was recently awarded the 2009 Körber European Science Award, worth 750,000 Euros.
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The University of Edinburgh
W100 Representative
Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities. They were the first true civic university in the UK and one of the four ancient universities of Scotland.
The university is globally recognized for research, development and high-quality teaching, attracting some of the world’s leading thinkers to work and study.
The Latest from The University of Edinburgh
Smart offshore robots could withstand irregular, buffeting waves to cut green energy costs, a study shows.
The technology developed by @SchoolOfEng_UoE researchers could make it cheaper, faster & safer to maintain offshore wind farms and tidal turbines.
Robots could adapt to high seas to cut green energy costs
Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore renewable energy, a study suggests.
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The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, snowballing into multi-organ failure, according to a study from researchers at @EdinUni_IRR
Cell ageing can snowball into multi-organ failure
The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study suggests.
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On #NationalEngineeringDay, we’re giving UK universities £500m to fund 4,700 new post-graduate places in science.
This will help unearth new discoveries & provide the expert workforce needed to grow the UK economy.
Students spoke to us about the importance of past funding ➡️
What job is best suited to your personality? New research in collaboration with @unitartu shows that stereotypes about which personal characteristics are associated with different jobs are largely true. Take the test to find out your ideal role.
Personality traits that typify job roles revealed in study
Stereotypes about which personality traits are associated with different jobs are largely true, an extensive study by psychologists suggests.
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This year’s United Nations climate change conference, #COP29, begins on Monday, and University experts are travelling to Baku to take part in a range of sessions.
Related events will also take place on campus before, during and after the two-week summit.
Edinburgh experts join UN climate summit
Academics from the University are taking part in this year’s United Nations climate change conference, COP29.
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Edinburgh's universities are hosting a joint Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 10th November at the Playfair Library in Old College. All are welcome to attend.
Service commemorates Remembrance Sunday
Edinburgh’s universities will host a joint memorial service for Remembrance Day this weekend.
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The @EarthshotPrize winners were announced today and the University of Edinburgh is so proud @MiAlgae were nominated for the prestigious award for their efforts to preserve fish populations.
You can read more about their inspirational work here 👇
Swimming with the entrepreneurial tide - Edinburgh Impact | The University of Edinburgh
Students at Edinburgh have great opportunities to become part of its ever growing community of startup and spinout ...
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Reduced portion sizes are the main driver of the decline in meat consumption in the UK, outpacing other behaviours such as meat-free days, a study shows
Shrinking portions drive fall in meat consumption
Reduced portion sizes are the main driver of the decline in meat consumption in the UK, outpacing other behaviours...
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School pupils have had a taste of the policy negotiations facing delegates at the COP29 climate conference during an event at @MorayHouse. The event was organised by @BCScotland in partnership with @LfSScotland and the University. Find out more 👇
Pupils lead crisis talks in COP29 simulation
School pupils have had a taste of the policy negotiations facing delegates at the COP29 climate conference during an event at the University.
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A place of transformation
and of self-improvement
In October 2019 the University hosted the UNA Europa General Assembly. Membership of UNA Europa will see Edinburgh work towards creating the University of the Future alongside seven other universities, as part of the new European Universities Initiative.
The university is a member of Universitas 21, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and COIMBRA, a network of leading academic institutions.
We are involved in more than 1,180 international research collaborations and are home to many world-class research centres. To aid internationalisation, we developed three Global Academies to unite our expertise in a variety of disciplines, and to provide solutions for key issues, tackling global challenges such as the spread of epidemics, global poverty and environmental change, on these projects our partners span the globe.
Our international partners include Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Delhi University, the British University in Dubai, the University of Melbourne, McGill University, Peking University and the Beijing Film Academy.
We have 520 undergraduate exchange places around the world, 80% of which are in the top 100 universities in the world.
Our overseas offices in India, China and Latin America assist with our strategic engagements and collaborations.
The University of Edinburgh celebrates and strengthens their deep-rooted and distinctive internationalism, attracting the world’s best minds and building innovative global partnerships for research, teaching and impact.
Mission and vision
- The creation, dissemination and curation of knowledge
- enhance our position as one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards
- provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students
- produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards
- make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing
Ranked 4th in the UK for research power
50,000
Alumni around the world
£200m
Research income
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 83% of our research activity classified as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. This places us in the top 5 in the UK and number one in Scotland by volume of 4* “world-leading” research.
Their researchers continuously challenge the boundaries of knowledge. The university provides the highest-quality learning opportunities for their students embellished by the new knowledge we discover.
University researchers discovered carbon dioxide, latent and specific heat, chloroform anaesthesia, SARS, the Higgs boson particle, and developed the Hepatitis B vaccine, the hypodermic syringe, the kaleidoscope, the vacuum flask, the ATM, the diving chamber, and in-vitro fertilisation.
Notable research areas include:
- The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine was rated top in the UK for medical research submitted to the Hospital-based Clinical Subjects Panel. All of the work rated at the international level and 40% at the very highest “world-leading”
- The University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies was the top-ranked RCVS vet school in the UK with the highest percentage of “world-leading” research
- Within the College of Science & Engineering, research is undertaken by each of the university’s seven Schools, offering many opportunities for collaboration between disciplines. A key player in European research collaborations, The University of Edinburgh engage in specialised and interdisciplinary research in pure and applied science and engineering
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University College Dublin
W100 Representative
Lisa Flannery
Head of Marketing
As Head of Marketing in the central UCD Marketing and Communications Office, Lisa leads a team of marketers focused on brand and reputation strategy as well as the planning, management and evaluation of multiple national and international integrated marketing campaigns each year. This year, the team are focused on delivering an extensive brand re-set project and providing marketing leadership to the university’s transition to Salesforce CRM for prospective student recruitment, marketing and events.
Founded in 185 Year by John Henry Newman, University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. UCD is Ireland’s largest and most diverse university. It actively promotes university life as a journey of intellectual and personal discovery through its highly innovative and flexible UCD Horizons undergraduate curriculum and is the most popular destination for Irish school-leavers.
The University places great emphasis on the internationalisation of the Irish student experience – preparing all UCD students for future employment and life that crosses borders, boundaries and cultures.
The Latest from University College Dublin
A group of our final year BSc Physiotherapy students recently completed the IRFU SAFE Level 2 course at the Aviva Stadium. This course - Standard Approach to Field Emergencies in Rugby - is to train physiotherapists, medical practitioners and allied health professionals in the
Ceiliúradh ar "Nollaig na mBan". Má tá sé mar rún agat do chuid Gaeilge a usáid níos minicí i 2026, cur tús led' rún amárach. Beidh cuid dínn ag teacht le céile do chaife gasta (le Gaeilge), 10.30 r.n., Club na hOllscoile.
Great score from @ucddublin student David Purcell 👏👏👏👏
My favourite walk for a New Year’s morning. Happy New Year to all, and looking forward in @ucddublin to a year of learning, discovery and making a difference.
A very merry Christmas to all @ucddublin students, staff, alumni, partners and friends. Wishing you a happy and restful holiday, and all the best for 2026.
The story of Ireland’s peatlands are being told through a new series of illustrated beer mats celebrating the biodiversity and history preserved by Irish’s bogs.
Developed by Dr Shane McGuinness, Climate Fellow at the UCD Earth Institute, and colleagues from University College
UCD Physiotherapy is 70! 🥳
For the past seven decades, we have been advancing movement science, strengthening clinical care, and educating physiotherapists who continue to excel across healthcare settings in Ireland and internationally.
To celebrate our 70th anniversary, we
👨🌾💰 Many congratulations to Assistant Professor Dimitrios Argyropoulos, who has secured €6.5m in Horizon Europe-backed funding for the UCD-led AI project AGROBOOST.
Leveraging advanced robotics, AI, and augmented reality, the project aims to modernise agriculture, combat
So well deserved! Delighted that Lorna Donlon has been recognised by the prestigious @TheRDS for her incredible work 🧵🔬🦠#cutfromthesamecloth @Researchirel
UCD Associate Artist, Lorna Donlon wins the 2025 RDS Established Maker Craft Award
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Successful engagement with Irish society on
every level and across every sphere of activity
UCD’s world extends beyond its campus, city and borders. UCD students and worldwide network of 279,000 alumni benefit from a UCD education that enables them to thrive and contribute in an increasingly global community. As the number one ‘university of destination’ for international students coming to Ireland, UCD’s 8,428 international students make up 29% of the student body, while international academics make up 30% of UCD’s faculty.
As Ireland’s Global University we value global research, teaching, exchange, and collaborative programmes. University College Dublin has an extensive global network of partner institutions, comprised of over 400 institutions across more than 89 countries.
UCD has established the first Beijing-based awarding institution and the first Confucius Institute for Ireland. We have a comprehensive network of mobility, study abroad and joint awarding partners across the globe, ensuring opportunities for UCD staff and students to partake in overseas study.
UCD Global seeks to foster and develop links by supporting a variety of University-wide and College-level collaborations.
UCD is a member of several international networks and collaborations within research and education, such as Universitas 21 (U21), Tempus, Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus Action 1 and Action 2. Being a part of international networks and programmes offers exceptional opportunities for student and staff mobility, scholarships as well as research and teaching collaboration. In addition to our network of university partners we have a number of other strategic relationships with government ministries, sponsors and funding bodies.
Mission and vision
- To contribute to the flourishing of Dublin, Ireland, Europe and the world through:
- The excellence and impact of our research and scholarship
- The quality of our graduates
- Our global engagement; providing a supportive community in which every member of the University is enabled to achieve their full potential
Ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide
1,611+
PhD Students
€153m
in research grants
Research and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. Research is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of global scale.
UCD expertise is recognised worldwide, with international accreditations for UCD degrees from the world’s leading professional organisations in Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning, and Engineering.
In 2018/19 UCD researchers secured €153 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2009/10 UCD researchers have secured over €1 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres. UCD has had nationally-leading success in many of the most prestigious European awards, including European Research Council and Marie Sklodowska-Curie schemes.
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 40% and have authored more than 31,000 papers in total. 54% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 71% above the world average.
As Ireland’s leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, UCD’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship recognises the importance of active participation and collaboration to exploit leading-edge research and development outputs. Supports for innovation include NovaUCD – the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs and NexusUCD – the Industry Partnership Centre. Since 2003 UCD has provided support to over 360 companies and early-stage ventures through the services and supports provided across the university, through NovaUCD, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD.
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University of Toronto
W100 Representative
Christine SzustaczekVice-President, Communications
Christine Szustaczek, MCM, APR is the Vice-President, Communications at the University of Toronto, where she oversees an award-winning tri-campus team of writers, communications strategists, brand marketing professionals, digital and media relations specialists, videographers, and photographers since May 2023.
Prior to joining U of T, she was Vice-President of External Relations at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she led communications, marketing, alumni and advancement, government and community relations and special events.
She also ran her own communications consultancy for ten years, helping colleges, universities, hospitals, and social service agencies communicate their impact. She has held positions in communications and fundraising at various non-profits and post-secondary institutions. She is a board member at the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre in Toronto and the Alice and Murray Maitland Charitable Foundation.
She is passionate about higher education and the role it plays in transforming people’s lives, benefiting the economy, and advancing social well-being.
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.
Our students have the opportunity to learn from and work with preeminent thought leaders through our multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, alumni and partners.
The ideas, innovations and actions of more than 560,000 graduates continue to have a positive impact on the world.
The University of Toronto is one of the world’s great universities, distinguished by an extraordinary depth and breadth of excellence. U of T’s global outlook and cosmopolitan location in one of the world’s great cities provide students with a transformative educational experience, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to navigate our rapidly changing world.
The Latest from University of Toronto
"A degree seems like the bare minimum now.”
Ten #UofT students get real about AI & what makes university worthwhile when ChatGPT can write your essay.
Read what they had to say at http://uoft.me/learning-to-think
Convocation 2026: #UofT to confer honorary degrees on nine inspiring individuals #UofTGrad26 📜 http://uoft.me/hd26
#UofT & George Brown Polytechnic collaborate to expand student education & training opportunities 🤝http://uoft.me/uoft-gb
#UofT's Rachel Goffe, Beverley Essue & Myrtede Alfred receive Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers awards 🏆 http://uoft.me/ce5
The window for shaping the safe, ethical development of advanced AI systems is rapidly narrowing.
On May 13th, technical researchers, social scientists, and humanists will gather to foster new ways of thinking about the challenges posed by AI.
Join us: https://absolutelyinterdisciplinary.com
Considering attending U of T Scarborough in the fall? Join us for our March Showcase at #UTSC! It will be held on Sunday, Mar 29, 2026, between 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come spend the day with us and experience what makes this campus a vibrant place to learn, connect, and grow. 💙
#UofT's Peter Martin awarded 2026 George Van Biesbroeck Prize ✨ http://uoft.me/cdS
#UofT Art Museum, visual studies alumni recognized by Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries 🖼️ http://uoft.me/cdP
Through movement, reflection and dialogue, the #UTM community participated in Elevate - an event celebrating and empowering Black wellness. 💜🏃🏾♂️💬 🏃🏿♀️
Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.
Where everyone belongs
The University of Toronto has a wide range of active agreements with institutions around the globe. They have Eight Axes which form the backbone of their International Strategic Plan and represent key dimensions for growth to position the University of Toronto for success on the international stage. These include:
- Recruitment
- Mobility
- International Student Experience
- Academic Partnerships
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Alumni and Fundraising
- Reputation and Brand
University of Toronto’s student body is a global microcosm, with over half of our students speaking two or more languages. Our students come from all over the world – over 160 countries – and our international students comprise over 15% of our student body. The university is committed to educating the best and brightest global citizens by providing a fulfilling and rigorous education with countless international opportunities for the entire student body. We are dedicated to transforming students into global leaders.
Mission and vision
- City building
- International Partnerships
- Transformative Education
- Dedicated to fostering an academic community in which the learning and scholarship of every member may flourish
- Vigilant protection for individual human rights
- A resolute commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, equity and justice
Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities worldwide
980+
Programs of study
$1.38B
Research Funds Awarded by Sector
For nearly two centuries, University of Toronto (U of T) faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff have been extending the boundaries of knowledge and providing answers to some of the world’s most important questions. U of T is home to some of the world’s most talented thinkers, inventors, innovators, and educators, who are advancing knowledge and making critical discoveries for a healthier, more sustainable, prosperous, and secure future.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities worldwide, U of T has remarkable strengths in disciplines that span the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the professions. According to Times Higher Education (THE), U of T is one of only eight universities globally to place in the top 50 in all 11 subject areas ranked by THE — demonstrating our excellence in scholarship across a wide range of fields.
Curiosity-driven research is the catalyst that expands knowledge and holds the potential to alter fundamentally how we understand ourselves and the world around us. The exploration of fundamental knowledge has been at the root of much of our long-term social progress. Without the basic research conducted at universities, many of the most life-changing discoveries and innovations would never have occurred. At the University of Toronto, fundamental research in the sciences and engineering, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences has led to the discovery of insulin and stem cells, the development of the electron microscope, and one of the world’s first operational computers, the unearthing of “Peking Man,” the understanding that the medium is the message, and breakthrough developments in deep learning and neural networks. These advances were built upon decades, often centuries, of knowledge and discovery within and across disciplines.
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King's College London
W100 Representative
Tania Rhodes-TaylorExecutive Director, Communications and External Affairs
Tania Rhodes-Taylor is Executive Director of Communications and External Affairs at King’s College London. She has worked in Higher Education since 2007, previously holding senior positions at the University of Sydney, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the Institute of Education, UCL. This followed a successful career in the corporate and charity sectors which included the National Literacy Trust and Unisys. Having worked in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA, she always brings an international perspective to her work. Tania is also a qualified and accredited Executive Coach.
King’s College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and among the oldest in England. King’s has more than 29,600 students (of whom 11,750 are postgraduate students) from 150 countries worldwide and nearly 8,000 staff members. The university is in the second phase of a £1 billion redevelopment programme which is transforming its estate.
The Latest from King's College London
Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates?
Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children & planning larger families, according to a new @Kingspol_econ study, co-authored by Dr @cevatgirayaksoy.
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Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates?
Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, accord...
www.kcl.ac.uk
One in three people who have a routine test during dental appointments are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes.
The @kingsdentistry study builds on longstanding research into oral and metabolic health at King’s.⬇️
The quick ‘chairside’ dentist test that could boost diabetes diagnosis rates
Estimates suggest that around 1.3 million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed
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⚠️ Switchboard Maintenance Alert!
9am–5pm: Incoming calls to the King’s College London switchboard may be briefly disrupted due to essential maintenance.
Downtime is expected to last around 15 minutes (up to 2 hours maximum).
Thanks for your patience.
Look up! A rare planetary alignment will be visible after sunset tomorrow – 28 February – with up to six planets on show.
Astroparticle physicist Dr Shyam Balaji @KingsNMES explains the science behind this incredible celestial event.
#ScienceAtKings
King’s College London experts have responded to findings from Baroness Amos’ interim report into maternity care.
Dr Rebecca Whybrow and Professor Jane Sandall CBE shared insights on the inquiry into NHS maternity services in England.
Researchers from across King’s are helping to address some of these challenges and shaping a better future for mothers and babies, as highlighted in our 'Beginning Better' campaign.
#BeginningBetter #KingsPopulationHealthInstitute #PopulationHealth
Beginning Better
Mothers in the UK face growing risks and unequal care. Rising rates of maternal and perinatal deaths, mounting pre...
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We’re proud to celebrate King’s student & @ParalympicsGB champion Millie Knight who lit the #Paralympic flame today.
Physiotherapy student Millie is a 4x medallist in alpine skiing slalom, super G & downhill.
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-student-and-gb-medallist-lights-paralympic-flame
@milanocortina26 @Paralympics
New research shows how AI-enabled gene discovery could unlock personalised treatments for psoriasis.
Researchers have identified distinct sub‑types and biomarkers that explain why some treatments fail, pointing towards tailored therapies. ⬇️
AI-enabled gene discovery opens door to personalised psoriasis treatment
Identification of sub-categories of the disease linked to gene expression also sheds light on why current treatments may fail.
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King's showcased its expertise at the India AI Impact Summit, attended by UK Deputy PM @DavidLammy & former PM @RishiSunak.
Dr Caitlin Bentley (@KingsNMES @aiatkings) shared cutting-edge research & discussed AI’s societal impact with industry leaders.
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Global spotlight on King's AI expertise at India AI Impact Summit
As global leaders, including UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, gathered in New Delhi for the India AI Impact ...
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A nobel distinction
The highest distinction for academics of most disciplines is the award of a Nobel Prize, 12 people who have worked or studied at King’s and its constituent institutions have achieved this distinction. This includes; 2013 Nobel Prize for Chemistry jointly awarded to Professor Michael Levitt FRS, for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems. Michael Levitt studied physics at King’s and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967 and the 2010.
Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Mario Vargas Llosa who was Spanish American Literature in the Department of Spanish & Spanish-American Studies at King’s in 1969-70, and became a Fellow of King’s in 2005.
Mission and vision
- To educate
- To challenge
- To change
- Our vision is to educate responsible leaders who create positive, sustainable change in business and wider society
Ranked in the top 10 of UK universities
31,000
King's Students
£778m
Annual income
King’s has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings.
King’s has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.
King’s is a world-leading institution with a truly global perspective. It has:
- Over 200 partnerships and innovative collaborations with leading universities and institutions across the globe, including key relationships with the University of California, San Francisco; the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore.
- Joint PhD programmes, involving more than 20 academic departments across King’s, with institution including the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore.
- Offices in Brazil, China, India, and the USA: part of a global network that will develop deeper relationships with local research, commercial, student and alumni communities in these key countries and regions.
- A School of Global Affairs comprising a network of Global Institutes to promote understanding of fast-changing parts of the world and encourage engagement with 21st-century powers. These include King’s Brazil Institute; the Lau China Institute; King’s India Institute; the Institute of North American Studies; King’s Russia Institute; King’s African Leadership Centre, and King’s International Development Institute.
Cultural competency & a global problem-solving mindset.
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University of Glasgow
W100 Representative
Rachel Sandison
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement
Rachel Sandison is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, External Engagement at the University of Glasgow, UK, where she has responsibility for leading an integrated service covering Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions, International Affairs and Development & Alumni Relations. Rachel is also the University’s Universitas 21 network Senior Leader.
Rachel is a Chartered Marketer and Chair of the Glasgow Economic Leadership HE/FE Marketing group and a member of CASE’s US Commission in addition to sitting on a number of sector advisory boards. She is also a member of Faculty at the CASE Europe Strategic Marketing Institute and a current School Governor.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has been inspiring great minds for over 560 years. Our alumni include world changers from economist Adam Smith and engineer James Watt to the inventor of television, John Logie Baird and the writer and producer of Doctor Who and Sherlock, Steven Moffat. In addition, the University has fostered the talents of one Prime Minister, seven Nobel Laureates and Scotland’s current First Minister. We have a diverse and growing student population with more than 27,000 students from almost 140 different countries.
The Latest from University of Glasgow
📢 Share your views on @GlasgowCC revised Climate Plan.
🌱The plan looks at actions needed to prepare for the impacts of climate change and prioritises the benefits of climate action for the people of Glasgow.
👉 Learn more and read the Climate Plan: https://glasgow.gov.uk/cpconsultation
Join the celebration. This year marks 225 years since the first Burns Supper.
How are you celebrating? Share your photos, videos and recipes with @GlasgowBurns Director @MackayPAG and we’ll map celebrations worldwide.
Submit here: https://gla.ac/BurnsSupper225
#BurnsSupper225
Develop your business and management skills with a UofG Microcredentials course!
Flexible, industry-informed learning to help you stand out in the job market.
- 10 credits
- 100% online
Starts 26 January 2026
Find out more: http://glasgow.ac.uk/microcredentials
Digging For Britain with @theAliceRoberts features two @UofGArchaeo digs looks at evidence of the massacre at Glencoe and Scotland's 1st concrete skatepark in Glasgow.
Watch at 9pm on BBC Two or on iPlayer.
https://gla.ac/4jrIulv
Our Principal, Prof Andy Schofield, took a walk through our fantastic archives, revisiting moments and members of our community who have helped shape the University of Glasgow. These included the Papal Bull that was signed in 1451, Lord Kelvin’s enrolment record, James McCune
Start the new year right at the University of Glasgow! ✨
Whether you’re joining us in January for the first time or returning for a new semester, there’s so much waiting for you! @glasgowunisrc
We can't wait to welcome you! #TeamUofG
Happy New Year #TeamUofG 🎇
This is a special year for us as we celebrate 575 years of the University of Glasgow! We look forward to celebrating with our UofG community ❤️📷#UofG575
Merry Christmas to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating today!
#TeamUofG
The social media team are taking a wee break for the festive period & we'll be back on 5 January 2026.
Wishing all of #TeamUofG a fantastic winter break!
For student support over the break, please visit: https://gla.ac/3Yl3VLD
Our roots are in Glasgow,
our reach is worldwide
As a globally connected university with deep civic roots, for over 560 years Glasgow has established creative and vibrant partnerships with communities, colleagues and students across the world. We have over 300 formal agreements with universities overseas covering a wide range of activities from research collaborations through to joint degrees and international student mobility arrangements. As well as developing innovative international partnerships, we have developed a significant overseas presence, building on well-established links in Asia to achieve a range of transnational education provision in Singapore (Engineering and Computing Studies), and with two top-ranked ‘985’ Universities in China – UESTC in Chengdu (Engineering) and with Nankai University in Tianjin.
Mission and vision
- To be a world-class, world-changing university.
- To bring inspiring people together and create a world-class environment for learning and research, empowering staff and students alike to discover and share knowledge that can change the world.
Ranked in the top 1% of world universities
2,000
Active researchers
£180m
Annual research income
The University is ranked in the top 1% of world universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It enjoys a long-standing reputation as a research powerhouse with a focus on research excellence. It is one of the UK’s top 10 earners of research income with total earnings over £180m per year and has a base of over 2000 active researchers. Our priority themes and multidisciplinary research networks bring these researchers together with practitioners, policy makers and NGOs to create academic communities which focus on key issues and challenges, including: precision medicine; quantum technologies; nanotechnology; sensor systems; space; future cities; water; digital humanities; global security; international development; refugee, asylum and migration; human rights and sustainable development. Find out more at www.glasgow.ac.uk/research/infocus
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