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U7+ officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group ahead of the 2026 U7+ and G7 Summits in France

The U7+ Alliance of World Universities has been officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group, marking an important recognition of its work alongside the G7. The G7-labeled U7+ Presidential Summit will take place in Paris on April 14–15.

April 02, 2026

U7+ officially recognized as a G7 Engagement Group ahead of the 2026 U7+ and G7 Summits in France

The 2026 Presidential Delegates meeting hosted by Tohoku University

The Presidential Delegates of the U7+ Alliance met on January 26–27 in Sendai, Japan, at the invitation of Tohoku University.

January 28, 2026

The 2026 Presidential Delegates meeting hosted by Tohoku University

U7+ Summit in Ottawa - 22-23 April, 2025

The Seventh U7+ Summit took place in Ottawa on April 22 and 23, 2025.

April 23, 2025

U7+ Summit in Ottawa - 22-23 April, 2025

G7 impact and U7+ Alliance Stories

G7 impact U7+ Alliance Stories

Communiqué to the G7 - April 2025 - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI

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2025 Communiqué - The Role of Universities in Advancing AI

April 23, 2025

The U7+ Communiqué underscores the need to strengthen the higher education sector by ensuring equitable access to quality education.

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2024 Communiqué on Global Access to Higher Education

April 12, 2024

The Alliance reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace and security through education, research, and public engagement. Recognizing rising global threats, including armed conflicts, nuclear risks, and violence against marginalized groups, the Alliance emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to peacebuilding.

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2023 Communiqué on Peace and Security: Universities as Engines of Innovation for Peace and Security

March 17, 2023