Universities are not ivory towers. Here's the role they can play today
Many in society think universities have nothing to offer them. By listening and collaborating, we can rebuild bonds with those who feel alienated and left behind
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Global University Leaders Forum
The Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) community is comprised of the presidents of 28 of the world’s top universities. It has two major roles, acting as a community to address educational, scientific and research agendas, and as an advisory body providing intellectual stewardship to the World Economic Forum. The GULF community Chair is Alice Gast, President of Imperial College London, United Kingdom. Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, Canada, is Vice-Chair.
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