W-S-U Collaborates with “Smart University Foundation, S-U-F” in getting Universities “Smarter” and Expanding “Leadership Development” Initiatives
“Our collaboration will foster international cooperation, understanding, and inclusion that will help ensure the continuous “Smart” progress of world-wide higher education institutions leading to advancing the quality of life for all.“
The World Summit on Universities, W-S-U, and The Smart University Foundation (S-U-F) announced their collaboration on global academic initiatives, innovative solutions for universities, and other capacity-building opportunities for the future of global higher education.
An MoU Signed!
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed outlining the common goal of supporting initiatives of both organizations. The MoU will allow the two parties to join forces in offering projects, services, and initiatives to universities and the ecosystem of higher education globally.
Under the agreement, the Smart University Foundation will partner with other universities to allow them to organize their academic activities, thereby increasing recognition and impact.
Support includes leadership capacity building, awareness of new technologies, organization of efforts and initiatives in the open access publishing process, and other areas of training, events, and conferences.
Leadership Focus
“Our missions are matched when it comes to enabling universities worldwide to expand their scientific footprint, society influence, and human impact locally, regionally, and globally.
Our strategic partnership will focus on leadership capacity-building; a much-needed development area for small and medium-sized universities in many countries,” said Prof. Bassem Khafagy, Secretary General, Smart University Foundation.