The International Network of Universities (INU) is a global consortium of higher education institutions that actively seek international partnerships and experiences, create innovative programming and delivery methods, and embrace the internationalization movement. INU activities focus on:
- Advancing internationalization of member universities
- Preparing students for lives and careers as global citizens
- Engaging students and staff in international mobility programs
- Sharing experiences and best practices
- Delivering joint teaching and degrees
- Supporting early career researchers
| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Headquarters | Kingston University, London, UK |
| Location |
|
Membership | 11 |
| Website | http://www.inunis.net/ |
New members can only be admitted according to INU criteria and procedures. Member universities are based in Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine and the United States of America.[1]
Network Activities
editActivities include:
International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, Hiroshima, Japan
International Student Conference on Global Citizenship, Banding, Indonesia
Henry Fong Award for Global Citizenship and Peace
Global Citizenship and Sustainable Futures online program
Staff Knowledge Exchange Program
Seed Money Funding
Researcher Mobility Program
Governance
editThe council is the supreme decision-making body for the network. However, for day-to-day running the council elects an executive committee which is aided by the secretariat.[2] The INU Constitution can be found here.
Council
editThe INU is governed by a council on which each network member has a seat. Each member is entitled to one vote per institution on proposals presented. Membership on the council is institutional. The council is chaired by the INU president. The presidency of the network is currently held by European University Viadrina (Germany). The council meets bi-annually, and meetings are hosted in rotation amongst the network members.[3]
Secretariat
editThe administration and coordination of INU activities are handled by the INU secretariat. The secretariat is currently held at Kingston University London (United Kingdom).
Member universities
edit| University | Location | Year of foundation |
|---|---|---|
| De Montfort University | United Kingdom | 1992 |
| Hiroshima University | Japan | 1929 |
| James Madison University | United States of America | 1908 |
| Kingston University | United Kingdom | 1992 |
| Malmö University | Sweden | 1998 |
| National University of the Littoral | Argentina | 1889 |
| Universitas Katolik Parahyangan | Indonesia | 1955 |
| Universitat Rovira i Virgili | Spain | 1991 |
| Viadrina European University | Germany | 1991 |
| Stellenbosch University | South Africa | 1864 |
| Osnabrück University | Germany | 1974 |
| Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv | Ukraine | 1834 |