UMAP Research Net 2024 Competition now open

UMAP Research Net promotes research collaboration and facilitates cooperation among member institutions across the UMAP Network. Research Net aims to promote academic mobility and collaboration, and to promote effective interaction and exchange among scholars, researchers, and educators across cultures. 

UMAP Research Net announces calls for collaborative multi-institution research proposals which are then reviewed by an international panel of reviewers.  UMAP selects the proposals based on their significance, timelines, and relevance to the goals of UMAP.   The Research Net Competition is held approximately every two years. The 2024 Research Net Competition is currently open. Please see the Call for Proposals and Application Guidelines linked here for more information.   The application form is available here with a deadline of June 30, 2024.

International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) invites UMAP members to 20th Annual Conference

IAUP Conference Invite

The International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) is excited to announce the 20th IAUP Triennial Conference, to be held in Beijing, China, (UMAP National Secretariat for China, Sias University) from October 13-15, 2024. This year’s conference, themed “AI and the Future of Higher Education,” is set to converge thought leaders, educators, and experts in a collaborative exploration of artificial intelligence’s role in reshaping higher education landscapes.

Early bird registration is available until June 30, 2024. Members should register using the registration type: IAUP Member & Partner Institution, to enjoy special rates and benefits. To register and for more information, please visit the conference website: https://triennial2024.iaup.org/.