The Metauniversity and the Future of Global Education

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST

Panelists demonstrate how the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) embodies a metauniversity model. Participants learn how APRU supports education and systems thinking through a multilateral network, promoting international cooperation and sharing knowledge to enhance accessibility, affordability, and learning outcomes for individual and societal benefit.

Learning Objectives:

Define concept of a "Meta-University" and its significance in higher education and asses the benefits of a global network of institutions for international education.
Develop strategies to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, develop methods to integrate global learning experiences into the curriculum without requiring physical travel, and demonstrate the impact on students' understanding of global issues.
Discover the role and potential of strategic partnerships in enhancing education and internationalization efforts.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Shally Fan

Director of Academic Links
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Presenter(s)

Natalie Konomi, PhD

Vice President, Int’l Affairs, Director of Int’l Education Navigation Center
Kyushu University
Wanda Preiser

Head, Office of International Engagement
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Mellissa Withers, PhD (she/her/hers)

Director of Pedagogical Enrichment & Training, USC, Director of APRU Global Health Program
University of Southern California