International Network of Universities
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. Members must have a strong commitment to internationalisation, innovative teaching and learning methods and research. New members can only be admitted according to INU criteria and procedures. Member universities are based in Argentina, Australia, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the US.[1]
| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Headquarters | Kingston University, London, UK |
| Location |
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Membership | 11 |
| Website | http://www.inunis.net/ |
The 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
Vision Mission Values
Vision
To be a vibrant higher education network that combines the resources and perspectives of its members in mutual support of the advancement of globally engaged citizens.
Mission
The INU is a global platform where members work collaboratively to provide transformative experiences that continuously advance the global engagement of students, faculty, and staff.
Value Statement
We value the development of globally engaged and socially responsible change agents who commit to understanding and addressing the complexities of global and local political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental challenges.[2]
Network Activities
University members of the INU Network enjoy a range of benefits which include a calendar of exciting international programs and events which students can attend. This not only focuses on the goal of creating global citizens but increases universities’ overall student mobility metrics. The INU brings its members together by encouraging bilateral agreements to increase student exchanges.
Activities include:
Student Seminar and Master’s Summer School for Global Citizenship and Peace
International Student Conference on Global Citizenship
Henry Fong Award for Global Citizenship and Peace
International Internship Program
Administrative Staff Shadowing
Research Seed Money Fund
Researcher Mobility Program
Governance
The 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.[3] The INU Constitution can be found here.
Council
The 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 James Madison University. The council meets bi-annually, and meetings are hosted in rotation amongst the network members.[4]
Secretariat
The administration and coordination of INU activities are handled by the INU secretariat. The secretariat follows the presidency of the network, hence it is currently located at Kingston University, London, United Kingdom.
Member universities
| University | Location | Year of foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | Australia | 1966 |
| Hiroshima University | Japan | 1929 |
| James Madison University | United States of America | 1908 |
| Kingston University | United Kingdom | 1992 |
| Malmö University College | 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 |