U7+ Alliance Stories
The U7+ Alliance is the first international coalition of university presidents aimed at structuring and advancing the role of universities as global actors across the multilateral agenda. Alliance members meet annually to establish a common agenda and identify key areas for coordinated action. Read the latest news and updates from the U7+ Alliance below:
U7+ Alliance of World Universities News
Call to deepen universities’ role in peace and security
University World News – March 20, 2023
Universities call on G7 leaders to prioritize and advance peace and security
U7+ Alliance of World Universities – March 17, 2023
2023 U7+ Statement to the G7
U7+ Alliance of World Universities – March 17, 2023
U7+ Alliance urges Japan's prime minister to invest in education for peace and security
Asahi Shimbun – March 17, 2023
Global universities urge G7 leaders to bolster academic freedom
Northwestern Now – June 24, 2022
2022 U7+ Statement to the G7
U7+ Alliance of World Universities – June 24, 2022
Universities condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
Northwestern Now – March 18, 2022
U7+ Statement on the War in Ukraine
U7+ Alliance of World Universities – March 18, 2022
29 universities commit to lowering emissions, enhancing access to climate education
Northwestern Now – October 28, 2021
U7+ Statement on Climate Change and Sustainability
Meeting of the presidents – October 25, 2021
Statement to G7 Highlights Issues of Intergenerational Equity
Inside Higher Ed – June 14, 2021
Northwestern University: Universities Ask G7 Leaders To Prioritize Future Generations
India Education Diary – June 12, 2021
Universities ask G7 leaders to prioritize future generations
Northwestern Now – June 11, 2021
Northwestern elected first Secretariat of U7+ Alliance
Northwestern Now – May 3, 2021
Universities can help the US retake its seat at the global table
Times Higher Education – December 12, 2020
“Intergenerational Justice” to be U7+ focal point
PIE News – November 26, 2020
Northwestern hosts intergenerational justice summit with university presidents
The Daily Northwestern –November 25, 2020
Universities worldwide call on government leaders to think beyond short-term election cycles
Northwestern Now – November 24, 2020
Northwestern University Hosts International University Presidents’ Summit on Intergenerational Justice
Diverse Issues in Higher Education – November 24, 2020
New University Alliance Addresses Persistent Global Challenges
Group of Nations G20/G7 Global Briefing Report – November 20, 2020
45+ World-Class Universities Launch the U7 Alliance
Sciences Po – May 6, 2019
U7+ Partner Perspectives
As member of global university alliance, U of T supports call for G7 leaders to prioritize future generations
University of Toronto – June 11, 2021
G7-Gipfel: Internationale Hochschulallianz fordert Priorisierung der Interessen zukünftiger Generationen
University of Mannheim – June 11, 2021
Climate change: speaking youth to power
University of Cape Town – June 11, 2021
Imperial experts engage world leaders as G7 begins
Imperial College London – June 11, 2021
LSE joins other universities in asking G7 leaders to prioritise future generations
The London School of Economics – June 11, 2021
Universities ask G7 leaders to prioritize future generations
École Polytechnique – June 11, 2021
Representatives from OU Participate in the 2nd U7+ Presidential Summit
Osaka University – December 20, 2020
President Nakano Joins Virtual U7+ Alliance Summit
Hitotsubashi University – December 15, 2020
UCL one of 48 global universities at second U7+ Presidential Summit
University College London – December 3, 2020
With a focus on intergenerational equity, U of T joins global universities for U7+ summit
The University of Toronto – December 3, 2020
U7+ Alliance Presidential Summit 2020: Intergenerational justice high up on the agenda
École Polytechnique – December 1, 2020
U7+: Universities Worldwide Call On Government Leaders To Think Beyond Short-Term Election Cycles
Sciences Po – November 30, 2020
Unis wollen Jugend mehr unterstützen
Mannheimer Morgen – November 30, 2020
Internationale Hochschulen setzen sich intensiv für Gerechtigkeit zwischen den Generationen ein
The University of Mannheim – November 26, 2020
U7+ Alliance votes to advance intergenerational justice
McGill University – November 24, 2020
uOttawa proud to participate in second U7+ Alliance summit
University of Ottawa – November 23, 2020
Group of Nations' Global Briefing Reports
G7 Germany
Group of Nations – July 2022
APEC Leaders & CEO Summit featuring COP26
Group of Nations – November 2021
G20 Italy Leaders featuring COP26
Group of Nations – October 2021
G7 United Kingdom
Group of Nations – July 2021
G20 Saudi Arabia
Group of Nations – November 2020
The Joint G20 Summit Saudi Arabia 2020 and G7 Summit
Group of Nations – November 2020