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On November 21st,ÌýÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International hosted a one-day conference focused on mapping out Canada's opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region in emerging and disruptive technology sectors. More than a dozen scholars, experts,Ìý and industry leaders gathered in panels to discuss three critical areas: international opportunities in innovation, mapping complementarities to Canadian Innovation and developing a talent pipeline.ÌýÌý

In June, the Faculty of Environment formalized its partnership with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana to strengthen their connection and focus on key areas of collaboration including academic programs, joint teaching and research activities and mobility of faculty, staff and students. Ìý

Read more about the partnership.

The University of Twente, located in the Netherlands, and University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ signed their first Research Agreement in 2016, but have been collaborating since 2007 when Twente visited À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to kick-start relations. Since that development, with the support of a presidential visit in 2022, our partnership has effectively collaborated in the areas of bioengineering & biotechnology, health, and nanotechnology – with an interest in expanding into water. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International has been thrilled to steward the Twente/À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Strategic Collaboration Grants (SCG) with our colleagues at Twente.

I recently finished a superb first-ever trip toÌýVietnam, which was literally ‘years in the making.’ Of course,Ìýpeople across campus have connected with individuals in Vietnam for years, but À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International has taken relatively little proactive action in Vietnam in recent years. In 2021, however, that began to change.

I had an excellent trip to East Asia last week, where I had the opportunity to meet with university leaders, government officials, and others in both Japan and South Korea. It is clear to me that the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is well-positioned to grow meaningful engagement with East Asian partnersÌýacross a range of research, innovation, learning, and community activities for impact.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ welcomed members of a French delegation to campus on April 25th to sign a new MOU with the National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (INRIA). The MOU outlines a new framework for expanding research collaboration between the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and France.

Representatives from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International travelled to Vietnam recently to explore the potential for increased relations within the post-secondary educational landscape. As one of six of Canada's top 13 trading partners located within the Indo-Pacific region, it represents a substantial growth market for inter-university collaboration in the future.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International was pleased to host the Toronto-based French Consul General, Tudor Alexis, and delegates from the French Embassy in Ottawa this week to discuss ongoing À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ-France relations and to explore shared interests for future collaboration.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International is pleased to announce new team member Amelia Burton, Associate Director, International Relations.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) annual conference is happening from November 13-16 in Toronto. This year’s theme is Finding Balance, a forward-thinking approach to recovery as the international community emerges from several years of upheaval and uncertainty. Various representatives from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ are presenting sessions at the conference including À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International’s Ian Rowlands, Associate Vice-President, International, and Chris Peace, Associate Director, Operations.