Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a consortium of currently 19 research-led-universities from around the world, partnering together in a collaborative effort to create a global research community in response to global needs and challenges.
Founded in 2000, activities undertaken by its members include
- joint research projects across all academic disciplines
- a mobility programme for postgraduate students and academic faculty
- Global Challenge research clusters
For more updates on the network see the WUN news pages.
WUN at UiB contact details
Bjørn Erik Andersen
Senior Adviser International, Department of Research Management
Tel:+47- 55 58 49 85
E-mail: Bjorn.Andersen@adm.uib.no
WUN Partnership Board Member, Steering Group Member
UiB representative: Rector, Professor Sigmund Grønmo
WUN Academic Advisory Group Member
UiB representative: Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Astri Andresen
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About WUN
“The WUN network is dedicated to making significant advances in knowledge and understanding in areas of global concern, bringing together the experience, equipment and expertise necessary to tackle the big issues facing societies, governments, corporations and education."
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Research
"Research activity is at the heart of what WUN does. The alliance aims to bring together the best people and the best ideas from the member institutions to solve global problems."
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Funding opportunities
Many WUN partners encourage international development with funds of their own in combination with funding from the WUN network.
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Events
To strengthen collaborations WUN organizes virtual seminars, international workshops, seminars and conferences.
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