Today we launched the Sub Saharan Africa Strategy of the University of Groningen in an inspirational way with the internal symposium 'Global Interdependence and Knowledge Production: (towards) a shared agenda for education and research'. Looking forward to te coming years!

Save the date and join me and @SebSobecki, plus respondents, at this amazing online event on Tues 11 Oct Open to anyone interested in #Medieval, #Legal or #Chaucer history Full articles and discussion to come out the same day - and having re-read them today, I cannot wait!

U of T stands in solidarity with our Iranian community members and everyone impacted by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. We acknowledge that this is an exceptionally challenging time for those with personal ties to Iran. Read the full statement here: uoft.me/8ky

One year on, the Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto Trilateral Alliance is deepening collaborations across teaching and research. A global alliance for global challenges 🌎🌏🌍 manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/… University of Melbourne The University of Manchester

.@global_uoft is launching University of Toronto’s Int'l Strategic Plan 2022-2027 with a series of virtual launch events; the first, on co-creation, is moderated by Joseph Wong with stellar panelists Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) Lisa Richardson MD and Dr. Philip Cotton: Dec.6, 3:30pm ET. bit.ly/3Fgg9fA

It was a pleasure meeting with senior leadership of #VinUni and #VinBrain. Many thanks to Prof. Le Mai Lan, President, VinUniversity, and Mr. Steven Truong, CEO, VinBrain, for an inspiring exchange of ideas on entrepreneurship during a panel discussion with University of Toronto leadership.

🔎 Sciences Po is calling for outstanding applications for visiting faculty from around the world. In the 2023-2024 academic year, we will open two visiting faculty positions in the social sciences or humanities, for up to a semester-long each ➡️ fal.cn/3uweH

Singapore Management University and University of Toronto deepen collaborations in sustainability (article via Singapore Management University) bit.ly/3w7bpUf

.University of Toronto's launch of its new International Strategic Plan concludes with a 4th & final virtual panel on 'impact,' moderated by Gwen Burrows, Assistant Vice President, Int'l Engagement & Impact. 🌍 🗓 Mon, Mar. 27, 10:30am ET ➡️ Learn more & register: uoft.me/8D8

Last week, #UofT had the pleasure to welcome NUS President, Prof. Tan Eng Chye, to our campus and to sign an MoU. We look forward to fostering a closer, strategic partnership with #NUS by building on our existing collaborations and synergies in research & education. 🤝

Last week, we were delighted to host a visit from the University of Tokyo, led by Prof. Yujin Yaguchi, Vice President (Global Education). We look forward to expanding our cooperation & creating more opportunities for Int'l experiences for students from our universities. 🤝

Exciting new opportunities for #UofT to cooperate in AI with Korea. University of Toronto and National IT Industry Promotion Agency (정보통신산업진흥원) signed an MoU to foster collaboration and connect our AI ecosystems. Korean Consulate Toronto 주토론토총영사관 @eyaldelara Chris Yip 정보통신산업진흥원 Alicja Sobecka John Zimmerman Alex Mihailidis

Joint call for proposals now open! The University of Sydney (University of Sydney) & University of Toronto are contributing matching funds to support collaborative research initiatives. Learn more: ➡️global.utoronto.ca/joint-calls-fo… 🇦🇺🇨🇦 #USYD #UofT U of T Mississauga University of Toronto Scarborough @researchuoft School of Cities

Great to meet in person with our partners from IITP #Korea. Launching the new University of Toronto IITP #AI training program. We look forward to welcoming 30 students from across Korea later this year. CARTE Toronto @global_uoft

'A medieval blockbuster': U of T acquires a rare 14th-century manuscript artsci.utoronto.ca/news/medieval-… @SebSobecki

"March of a million hearts" today in Warsaw - opposition demonstration, largest since 1989 #MarszMilionaSerc

Finally, some good news.

On BBC Radio 3, Professor Sebastian Sobecki 🇺🇦 reveals the myth behind St. Brendan’s Isle, a so-called phantom island that was described in medieval texts for over five centuries...yet may have never existed. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/43NFV5z

#UofT is launching a Call for Proposals to support joint projects with collaborators from Southeast Asia. Faculty members are invited to submit their Notice of Interest by 26 May. 🌎 uoft.me/arv

UofT and Institut Teknologi Bandung have signed an MoU to provide a framework for future collaborative activities - a great first step into developing closer partnership between universities!