As a network of 62 leading universities in the Pacific Rim, APRU is the Voice of Knowledge and Innovation.

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Joined July 2017
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The #APRU Annual Report 2026 is now live! Marking APRU’s 30th year, this year’s theme, “Building an Alliance for Tomorrow”, highlights our impact across AI, sustainability, global health, biodiversity & student leadership Read the full report: apru2026.my.canva.site/aprua…
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Poster abstracts are now open for APSTCDRR 2027, calling from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, international organizations, NGOs and private sector working in disaster risk reduction, science, technology, and innovation. Deadline: Oct 31 More: j-lppf2.jp/APSTCDRR2027tohok…
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New Resources Released: APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025 Built with @dataorg, @Google & NUS FinTech Lab, the hackathon challenged students across APAC to tackle financial inclusion with responsible tech. More:  apru.org/news/new-resources-…
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Call for abstracts under the theme of "Bridging Resilience(s)" for the 10th APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference, hosted by @nus_cde_sg @NUSingapore on May 21-23, 2027. Abstracts due: Nov 15, 2026 More: apru.org/event/the-10th-apru…
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APRU's Christina Schönleber joined Conversations at the Edge #6 to share lessons on working across institutions, sectors, and cultures, from the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy to AI for Social Good. More: apru.org/news/lessons-from-c…
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Join #APRU University Executives’ Summit 2026 at @TohokuUniPR Oct 28-30 for: “Best Case Practices for Industry Collaboration and Catalyzing Knowledge Transfer within Innovation Ecosystems.” Speakers from @UAlberta @NTU_TW @TohokuUniPR @HKUniversity More:apru.org/event/apru-universi…
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Join us for "Being a Good Ancestor," Session #6 of the APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series, with Associate Prof. Dan Hikuroa from @universityofauckland. Date: Oct 29, 8pm Ecuador / Oct 30, 9am HK Registration: apru-org.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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APWiL took the stage at @LSEnews's inaugural "Women in Leadership" conference with @WorldBankGroup, H.E.R. & @gatesfoundation. The mentoring session brought senior & emerging academic leaders together to reshape what leadership success looks like. More: apru.org/news/apwil-champion…
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From crisis response to lasting legacy. #APRU turned a global disruption into one of the region's largest virtual exchange initiatives, @APRUVSE by @CUHKofficial: 10,300+ applications from 45 universities over 5 years offering 1,300+ courses. More: apru.org/news/how-the-apru-n…
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Sign up for Yonsei University's 2026-2027 Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) Program. Students from APRU member universities will automatically receive a KRW 100,000 tuition fee discount through the APRU scholarship. Date: Dec 22, 26'-Jan 8, 27' More: winter.yonsei.ac.kr/winter/i…
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Join this session at #APRU University Executives' Summit 2026 at @TohokuUniPR: Institutional Case Studies: Strategic Roadmaps for the Integration of AI in Research, feat speakers from @vinuniversity_ @Keio_univ_PR @SFU @NUSingapore Date: Oct 28–30 More: apru.org/event/apru-universi…
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200+ students from 25 universities across 16 economies joined #APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership 2026 co-hosted by @USC & @UOregon. More: apru.org/news/certificate-in…
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Nominations close on Oct 7 for the 7th Cohort of #APRU Open Dialogues, with @TecdeMonterrey, under the theme: "From Classroom to Career: Evolving Skills to Lead Across Cultures". Date: Oct 28, 17:00 Mexico time More: apru.org/event/apru-open-dia…
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Early bird registration is open for 19th #APRU Global Health Conference 2026 at @CUHKofficial, themed "Resilience and Adaptation: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Global Health in a Changing World". Date: Dec 7–9 2026 Register by Oct 15 More: cuhk.aprughc2026.hk/registra…
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Meet the keynote speakers for #APRU University Executives' Summit 2026: Prof. Frank Vetere from The University of Melbourne and Prof. Asako Sugimoto from @TohokuUniPR. Insights on human-centred AI and research excellence. #UES2026
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Early bird registration is open for the 21st APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium 2026 hosted by @yonsei_u, themed "Enhancing Community Resilience and Capacity for Multi-Hazard: Policy, Planning and Technology". Time: Dec 3–5, 2026 Secure your spot by Nov 5: aprumh2026.yonsei.ac.kr/
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Nominations for the 5th #FrontiersPlanetPrize are open. APRU encourages member universities to put forward researchers developing solutions to global environmental challenges. Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 More: frontiersplanetprize.org/fpp…
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APRU Global Health's Working Group on Aging @APRU_GH & @USC's Institute on Inequalities in Global Health held a webinar on "Aging on the Urban Margins", exploring how urban design & policy shape healthy longevity for marginalized populations. More: youtu.be/P1dJ9htvsDU
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Internacionalización: Programa Multi-Hazards de la Asociación de Universidades de la Cuenca del Pacífico @APRU1997 visita la Universidad de Chile para compartir y conocer la experiencia de la Casa de Bello en reducción del riesgo y más temas uchile.cl/u244986
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Applications open: #APRU FELLI Research-Intensive Field Course 2027 in Ecuador. Grad students & early-career researchers: explore ecological & social research design across the Amazon, Cloud Forest & Páramo. Date: June 5–28, 2027 Apply here: forms.gle/QXjiamZapFrcmhq49
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Register now: This Friday’s Session #5 of Roots & Bridges: #APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series 2026 Titled "Yoorook – Embedding self-determination from Truth Commission to Report" by Mr. Travis Lovett from @uommedia Sign up: apru-org.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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