GUS leaders attend the World Economic Forum at Davos
In January, Yuliya Etingen, Chief Impact Officer at GUS, was invited to speak on a panel at the World Economic Forum at Davos.
The panel discussed ‘The human cost of conflict’ and Yuliya Etingen spoke eloquently on multidimensional perspectives and GUS’ experience in this arena as well as the impact of armed conflicts on women and girls and how global conflicts erode the rule of law, democratic values, gender equality and the core principles of human rights guaranteed by international legal instruments.
Yuliya Etingen discussed the impact of conflict on women and girls’ education due to challenges including increased risk of gender-based violence, societal expectations limiting mobility, and a lack of facilities that address their unique needs, impeding their educational pursuits. She highlighted a great initiative that FutureLearn launched last year, where thousands of Afghan women can access education free on the platform, to combat the Taliban’s ban on women acquiring education.
The implication of conflict on education, especially women’s education, is an issue that is extremely important at GUS, so it was a privilege for Yuliya Etingen to speak at the event. Aaron Etingen, CEO at GUS and Cyndi McLeod, CEO at GUS Canada, also attended the conference. The 30-minute panel discussion is available here, where you find out more about GUS’ contribution in this area as well as heart felt contributions from the other panel members.tainability and ESG.
Global University Systems is proud to announce its partnership with THE NAT – a bold new cultural platform launched during London Climate Action Week to drive global awareness, action, and investment for nature.
Global University Systems held the world premiere of Mannu Kya Karegga? (What Will Mannu Do?) at BAFTA in London this week. The Bollywood film tells the story of a young man’s search for purpose in a world full of noise, pressure, and expectations.
More than 80 academics from leading GUS institutions gathered in Berlin for the GUS Academic Summit 2025 – the two-day hybrid event themed: Empowering Future Generations with Artificially Intelligent-Driven Education for Sustainable Development.
Aaron Etingen, CEO of Global University Systems, visited Canada this week to explore growth opportunities with GUS Canada’s leadership, hosted by Cyndi McLeod and Dr David Gray.
This week, the GUS Partners Conference 2025 brought together education leaders, partners, and industry experts at Le Majestic Hotel in Cannes for three days of strategic discussions and collaboration.
InUni Global has just announced a significant new partnership forged between InUni and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), one of America’s most prestigious technology and research universities.
Last week, GUS Canada convened the second meeting of the Future Forward Council (FFC), bringing together internal leaders and external FFC members to discuss key issues shaping the Canadian higher education sector. The meeting provided critical updates on the evolving regulatory landscape and explored strategic opportunities for GUS Canada institutions.
InUni Global is excited to announce its partnership with Hartpury University in Gloucestershire, one of the UK’s top specialist education providers in fields such as agriculture, equine, sport, business, and veterinary nursing.
Last week, Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS Canada, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration for Educational Leadership by the International American University (IAU), during a ceremony held at the university’s campus in Orange County.
Global University Systems today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing substantial progress in sustainability initiatives across its network of 30 institutions worldwide, including its work to provide free access to education to women in Afghanistan, which was recognised with the Gold Award for Best ESG Campaign or Case Study to Reduce Inequality at the 2024 ESG & Sustainability Awards.
