Why Universities need to focus on Innovation and Sustainable Development

As a network of 51 leading universities the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) brings together leading research strength from 18 economies across Asia, Australasia and the Americas. The Association leverages the research capability of its members to collaborate with thought leaders, policy makers and external organizations to address key societal, environmental and economic challenges of the region. In her presentation Christina Schönleber will outline why it is universities’ responsibility to engage externally and collaboratively, acting across borders and regions to address existential global challenges. Drawing on APRU’s experience of more than 20 years of working collectively with members and external stakeholders the presentation will address the importance of international cooperation to nurture future leaders of tomorrow and draw on latest research to develop solution to support policy makers for the greater common good of society and the world.