March 17, 2023
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On Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, presidents and other representatives of the U7+ Alliance (hereafter, U7+), comprised of more than 40 research universities from G7 and non-G7 countries, gathered at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥app to hold the fifth annual Presidential Summit. The theme was "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Universities as Engines of Innovation for Peace and Security." The Japanese U7+ member universities are the University of Tokyo, Osaka University, Hitotsubashi University, and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥app.
The U7+, concerned that conflicts around the world are depriving the younger generation of educational opportunities, academic freedom, and freedom of speech, has issued the "U7+ Alliance Tokyo Statement."
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The U7+ is a global alliance of universities founded in 2019 on the initiative of Sciences Po (France). As of March 2023,. From Japan, members are ´ºÓêÖ±²¥app, the University of Tokyo, Osaka University, and Hitotsubashi University. Universities from non-G7 countries such as South Korea, India, Australia, South Africa, and Nigeria are also members. At the annual U7+ Alliance Presidential Summit, university presidents engage in direct discussions to address common global challenges and make recommendations to national governments.
For the "U7+ Alliance Tokyo Statement," please see below.