AUA Members' Events & Responses to COVID-19

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A message from AUA President Prof. QIU Yong

The beginning of the new decade in 2020 brought with it an unprecedented threat to global public health, as well as higher education and academic mobility, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. In light of this global challenge, the role of AUA is more important now than ever. Universities have a responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of the students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community, maintain the standard of education and advance research during this public health emergency. As an Alliance built on the pillars of collaboration and partnership, AUA is well placed to address these mutual challenges through joint efforts for the benefit of all members, as well as the global higher education community and the societies which we serve.

Our current practices of collaboration in higher education may transform in the aftermath of the global pandemic. AUA will be equipped to adapt to the changes ahead, with each of us contributing a distinct and valuable set of strengths. Combining and integrating the interdisciplinary skillsets of each member university is a necessary and important means to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and achieve advanced innovative outcomes for the region. Even in the face of adversity, the collective strength and spirit of our members will support AUA to grow stronger and stronger.

Prof. QIU Yong

AUA President

President, Tsinghua University

AUA Members' COVID-19 Information