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The Social Role of Universities in a Divided World: U7+ Presidential Summit Convenes in Paris
U7+ presidents returned to Paris for this year’s Summit, labeled as an official G7 event. Hosted by École Polytechnique, Sciences Po, and Université Paris Cité, 37 Universities from 14 countries gathered for two days to discuss critical challenges and opportunities aligned with the Social Role of Universities.
April 15, 2026
The Social Role of Universities in a Divided World: U7+ Presidential Summit Convenes in Paris
U7+ officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group ahead of the 2026 U7+ and G7 Summits in France
The U7+ Alliance of World Universities has been officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group, marking an important recognition of its work alongside the G7. The G7-labeled U7+ Presidential Summit will take place in Paris on April 14–15.
April 02, 2026
U7+ officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group ahead of the 2026 U7+ and G7 Summits in France
The 2026 Presidential Delegates meeting hosted by Tohoku University
The Presidential Delegates of the U7+ Alliance met on January 26–27 in Sendai, Japan, at the invitation of Tohoku University.
January 28, 2026
The 2026 Presidential Delegates meeting hosted by Tohoku University
G7 impact and U7+ Alliance Stories
G7 impact
U7+ Alliance Stories
U7+ 2026 Communiqué - The Social Role of Universities in a Divided World
2026 Communiqué - The Social Role of Universities in a Divided World
April 15, 2026
Communiqué to the G7 - April 2025 - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI
2025 Communiqué - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI
April 23, 2025
The U7+ Communiqué underscores the need to strengthen the higher education sector by ensuring equitable access to quality education.
2024 Communiqué on Global Access to Higher Education
April 12, 2024