Davos, the epicenter of global discourse, witnessed a groundbreaking launch as O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) introduced the World University Leaders Forum (WULF) at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Designed exclusively for top university executives and scholars, this is the WEF’s first dedicated higher education platform.
Leaders from around the globe will converge here to debate, collaborate, and devise strategies against shared hurdles in academia and beyond. Expect deep dives into fostering equitable, sustainable growth through education.
JGU’s initiative reflects its commitment to worldwide academic synergy, drawing from India’s timeless learning traditions and Naveen Jindal’s forward-thinking vision. Over 20 years, it has cultivated extensive ties, proving global cooperation is key to its identity.
Bridging the Global North-South divide, WULF offers a neutral ground for mutual learning and joint problem-solving. Key focus areas include advancing SDGs via education, research, policymaking, societal outreach, and strategic alliances.
Under Professor C. Raj Kumar’s stewardship, the forum hosts elites from America, Britain, Japan, UAE, and more. Conversations will shape higher education’s trajectory amid evolving global dynamics.
‘JGU was born from a belief in uniting intellects for humanity’s greater good,’ Professor Kumar remarked. Boasting 600+ partnerships in 80 nations, JGU now institutionalizes this ethos through WULF.
Universities, he emphasized, are pivotal in knowledge dissemination, equity, innovation, and sustainability. In turbulent times, WULF harnesses collective wisdom to craft superior policies and partnerships.
The opening session spotlights universities’ SDG roles in building equitable, innovative futures—a perfect match for WEF’s agenda on collaboration, opportunity creation, human capital, ethical innovation, and eco-bound prosperity.
Hailed as a pivotal achievement, WULF propels JGU’s legacy of summits and conferences, positioning it as a beacon for inclusive global education leadership and impactful societal change.