WORLD UNIVERSITIES SUMMIT 2024
The World Universities Summit 2024 (WUS 2024) on “Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice and Sustainable Development” was a three-day event. Commencing with two days of 25 virtual thematic sessions and concluded with a Higher Education Leaders Conclave at the JGU University campus on Wednesday, 21 February 2024.
The summit delved into a broad range of themes including equity in education, fostering global partnerships for peace and prosperity, promoting gender equality in academia, combating misinformation and disinformation, advancing open science and collaboration, exploring the balance between STEM and social sciences education, celebrating women trailblazers in research and leadership, balancing university autonomy with accountability, and examining the role of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Reflections of the Vice Chancellor
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor, JGU and Director, IIHEd, remarked on the Summit and said, “The ‘World Universities Summit’ was conceptualised to envision a collaborative future where universities worldwide forge meaningful partnerships by facilitating dialogues and opportunities to help shape the Universities of the Future. Our aim is to create truly global perspectives and I am humbled to share with you that the fourth edition of the summit will bring together over 225 thought leaders representing more than 100 universities from 20 countries and 6 continents. Over 25 thematic sessions have been carefully crafted to ensure that we deliberate and explore the evolving role of universities in championing social justice and sustainable development. To ensure a well-rounded perspective we will also have leaders from global organisations including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of American Universities and Colleges, Quacquarelli Symonds and the World Bank.”
Key Speakers
- The WUS 2024 was inaugurated in the august presence of Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar.
- The Guests of Honour at the Inaugural Session were Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA), QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Professor (Dr.) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, and Professor (Dr.) Virander S. Chauhan, Former Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC).
- WUS 2024 convened over 225 academics and university leaders from more than 100 leading universities in the world with representation from 20 countries and 6 continents. The Summit hosted nearly 85 Vice-Chancellors, Provosts, Rectors, Registrars, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Deputy Presidents, Founding Deans and Executive Deans.
Event Speakers
Event Schedule
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Day 01
19 FEBRUARY 2024
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Day 02
20 FEBRUARY 2024
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Day 03
21 FEBRUARY 2024
INAUGURAL SESSION
MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 09:30 AM IST to 10:30 AM IST
Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice & Sustainable Development
Professor Deepanshu Mohan
Dean, Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, O. P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 08:15:00 AM IST to 09:15 AM IST
International Education, Soft Power & Public Diplomacy for Conflict Resolution
Professor (Dr.) Akhil Bhardwaj
Director & Associate Dean (International), IAGI and Associate Professor of Practice
Professor (Dr.) Tatiana Belousova
Assistant Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs , O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar
Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives, O.P Jindal Global University, India
Professor Kathleen A. Modrowski
Dean, Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities, O.P Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 10:45 AM IST to 11:45 AM IST
Responsible Research: Harnessing Knowledge Resources for Creating Tangible Social Impact
Professor (Dr.) Zlatko Skrbis
Vice-Chancellor & President, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Professor (Dr.) Tony Travaglione
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy), University of Wollongong, AustraliaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 12:00 pm IST to 081:00 pm IST
Paradigm Shift: Role of Technology in Strengthening the Universities of the Future
Professor (Dr.) Aaron Thean
Deputy President (Academic Affairs) & Provost, National University of Singapore , Singapore
Professor (Dr.) Manveen Singh
Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School O. P Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Mayank Daundiyal
Dean Jindal School of Business School, O.P Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 01:15 PM IST to 02:15 PM IST
Promoting Cultural Diversity and Decolonising the Curriculum: Indigenisation or Internationalisation
Professor (Dr.) Hebatallah Adam
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Richard Follett
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement), University of Exeter, UK
Professor (Dr.) Sreeram Sundar Chaulia
Professor and Dean, Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 02:30 PM IST to 03:00 PM IST
Innovative Initiatives at Universities: Empowering Students to Become Agents of Change
Professor (Dr.) Abiodun H. Adebayo
Professor (Dr.) Abiodun H. Adebayo,Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Nigeria
Professor Wenjuan Zhang
Professor & Associate Dean, JGLS Executive Director, O.P Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Abiodun H. Adebayo
Professor (Dr.) Abiodun H. Adebayo,Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Nigeria
MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 03:45 PM IST to 04:45 PM IST
Democratic Leadership & Academic Freedom in Higher Education
Professor Kishalay Bhattacharjee
Dean, Jindal School of Journalism & Communication O.P Jindal Global Unversity, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 05:00 PM IST to 06:00 PM IST
Environmental Sustainability: A Core Commitment of the University beyond Rankings
Professor (Dr.) Abhijit Banerjee
Professor, Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities, O.P Jindal Global University , India
Professor Jennie Shaw
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Academic), The University of Adelaide, Australia
Professor (Dr.) Roslee Rajikan
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Strategy & Corporate Development),Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 06:15 PM IST to 07:15 PM IST
Jumping Hurdles: Empowering First-Generation Learners in Higher Education
Professor (Dr.) Malish CM
Assistant Professor, Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies, IIT Bombay, India
Professor (Dr.) S.G. Sreejith
Executive Dean, Strategy & Institution Building O.P Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 07:30 PM IST to 08:30 PM IST
Scholars Without Borders: The Role of Universities in Building Global Partnerships for Peace & Prosperity
Professor (Dr.) Betina Appel Kuzmarov
Associate Vice-President (International),Carleton University, Canada
Mr. Chris Riley
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global & Education Pathways, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Mr. Aditya Malkani
Regional Director, Membership- Asia Pacific, The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Professor (Dr.) Indranath Gupta
Dean Data, Innovation & Technology O. P Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 08:45 PM IST to 09:45 PM IST
Championing Change: Beyond Gender-Stereotypes in Academia
Professor (Dr.) Aya Okada
Dean, Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Japan
Professor (Dr.) Sonajharia Minz
Professor, School of Computer & Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Professor (Dr.) Nisha Nair
Associate Professor. Jindal Global Law School, O.P jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2024 10:00 PM IST to 11:00 PM IST
University-Industry-Government-Community: Multi-stakeholder Collaborations for Sustainable Development
Ms. Beth Button
Director. External Affairs, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom
MONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
The Role of Universities in the Age of Disinformation/Misinformation
Professor (Dr.) Angelia Wilson
Faculty of Humanities Associate Dean for Internationalisation, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Professor (Dr.) Denys P. Leighton
Dean, Jindal School of Languages & Literature O.P Jindal Global University, India
Professor Kajori Sen
Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Jindal School of Journalism & Communication, O.P Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
The Future of Research: Open Science and Collaboration among Universities to Address Global Challenges
Professor (Dr.) Anupma Prakash
Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Alaska Fairbanks, United States of America
Professor (Dr.) Derick Lindquist
Dean, Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling, O.P. Jindal Global Univeristy, India
Professor (Dr.) Vesselin Popovski
Vice Dean, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
MONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Recognising and Accrediting Lifelong Learning in Higher Education
Professor (Dr.) S. Mercy Deborah
Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Professor Ram B. Ramachandran
Vice Dean, Jindal School of Banking & Finance, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Pulkit Khanna
Dean, Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
The Dilemma of the Disciplines: STEM or Social Sciences or Both?
Professor (Dr.) Jaideep Chatterjee
Vice Dean, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global Univeristy, India
Professor (Dr.) Tejpavan Gandhok
Vice Dean, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global Univeristy, India
Professor (Dr.) Neelu Anand Jha
Assistant Professor, Jindal School of Environment & Saustainibility, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Empowering Stories: Lessons from Stories of Women Trailblazers in Research and Leadership
Professor (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal
Dean, School of Law Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, India
MONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Accountability vs. Autonomy of Universities in Democracies
Professor (Dr.) Colin Riordan
Secratary General and CEO, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom
MONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Interdisciplinarity and Entrepreneurship for Graduate Employability
Professor (Dr.) Christopher Ziguras
Professor in Higher Education, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Professor (Dr.) Shailendra Raj Mehta
Director & Associate Dean (International), IAGI and Associate Professor of Practice
Professor (Dr.) Tanushree Sharma
Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Shifting Goal Posts: University’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Ms. Andrea Deverell
Director, Centre for Sustainable Futures & Innovation, University of Limerick, Ireland
Professor (Dr.) Ricki Levi
Assistant Professor, Jindal School of Environment & Sustainibility, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Promoting Philanthropy for Public-Private-Partnership in Higher Education
Professor R. Sudarshan
Dean, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
From “Retailers of Knowledge” to “Creators of Knowledge”: Promoting Research Culture for Decolonising Universities
Professor (Dr.) Sahana V. Rajan
Director & Associate Dean (International), IAGI and Associate Professor of PracticeMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Exploring the World Within: University Internationalisation at Home
Professor (Dr.) Bárbara Malveira Orfanò
Deputy Dean, International Affairs, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Professor (Dr.) Kalyani Unkule
Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Overcoming Barriers of Intersectional Identities: LGBTQ Community in Higher Education
Mx. Adam Herpolsheimer
Law and Policy Analyst, Center for Public Health Law Research, Temple University, Pennsylvania
Professor (Dr.) Niharika Banerjea
Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Professor (Dr.) Pushpesh Kumar
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, India
Professor (Dr.) Sambuddha Chaudhuri
Associate Professor, Jindal School of Public Health & Human Development, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaMONDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2024 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Creating Inclusive Learning Environment: Promoting Diversity and Global Citizenship
Professor (Dr.) Mona Khoury
Vice President, Strategy and Diversity, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Professor (Dr.) Elena de Prada Creo
Vice Dean, International Affairs, Faculty of Business Sciences and Tourism, University of Vigo, Spain
Professor (Dr.) Mousumi Mukherjee
Associate Professor & Deputy Director, IIHEd, O.P. Jindal Global University, IndiaAbout the High Education Leaders Conclave
The Higher Education Leaders Conclave, in partnership with the Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation hosted some of the distinguished scholars in the field of Higher Education – Professor (Dr.) Philip G. Altbach, Professor Emeritus, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA; Professor (Dr.) Shailendra Raj Mehta, President and Director, MICA; Professor (Dr.) Bhushan Patwardhan, Former Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC)