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APRU Annual Report 2024 - Place and Promise: Partnering for the Pacific
June 2024

Discover the Key Highlights and Achievements from the APRU Annual Report 2024

As the leading network of universities in the Asia-Pacific region, APRU has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and innovation through the initiatives and achievements highlighted in the APRU Annual Report 2024. This report encompasses key developments across various domains, emphasizing transformative research, impactful collaborations, and strides in sustainability, all aimed at addressing significant global challenges. 

In 2024, APRU members undertook several pivotal projects that underscore our collective mission to drive knowledge creation and dissemination. Among the highlights are: 

  • The addition of three new exceptional universities to the APRU network: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, University of Alberta, and University of Michigan
  • The inauguration of the APRU University of the Future Working Group, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at reimagining higher education in the context of rapid technological advancements and evolving societal needs. The current project underway is the Generative AI in Education project, with support from Microsoft, aimed at understanding the integration of advanced artificial intelligence technologies into the academic environment. 
  • The new APRU Food Security Program aimed at addressing critical challenges in global food systems. This initiative is designed to enhance food availability, accessibility, and sustainability across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging the collective expertise of APRU member universities.
  • The success of the 2024 APEC University Leaders’ Forum on Biodiversity brought together nearly 100 leading academic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address pressing biodiversity challenges. The forum emphasized the critical role of universities in advancing research and fostering collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region to protect and sustain biodiversity.

Furthermore, our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable academic environment has been evident through various diversity and inclusion programs implemented throughout the year. These efforts reflect our dedication to cultivating a global community where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but are instrumental in driving forward our collective goals. 

As we look ahead, the momentum generated in 2023 inspires us to push the boundaries of academic inquiry and societal impact further. We remain steadfast in our mission to harness the power of collaborative efforts to tackle the complex challenges of our time.