Building a Community of Communities: The Vision of the Global Network University

TLDRThe Global Network University is a new way of looking at universities, connecting idea capitals and fostering a community of communities. The world is becoming miniature, and we must choose to either recoil or rejoice in the presence of diversity. NYU's journey towards becoming a global network university began with study away sites in Spain and France. The vision is to train leaders for global civil society and build connections that create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Key insights

🌍The world is increasingly interconnected, with idea capitals and networks forming.

🌐The Global Network University seeks to build a community of communities.

🌎We must choose to embrace diversity and connect with others in a globalized world.

💡NYU's first study away sites in Spain and France laid the foundation for the global network vision.

🌟The goal is to train leaders for global civil society and create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Q&A

What is the Global Network University?

The Global Network University is a new way of looking at universities, connecting different sites in a network and fostering a sense of global community.

How does the Global Network University embrace diversity?

The Global Network University seeks to create a community of communities, where different perspectives, cultures, and experiences are valued and integrated.

What is the significance of NYU's first study away sites?

NYU's study away sites in Spain and France laid the foundation for the vision of a global network, showcasing the university's commitment to global education and collaboration.

What is the goal of the Global Network University?

The goal of the Global Network University is to train leaders for global civil society and build connections that create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

How does the Global Network University contribute to global civil society?

The Global Network University seeks to cultivate leaders who can navigate and contribute to the complexities of a globalized world, fostering collaboration, innovation, and understanding.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Acknowledgment of appreciation for attendees in Abu Dhabi and other locations.

00:33Introduction to the concept of the Global Network University as a way of connecting idea capitals and fostering a community of communities.

03:09Explanation of the two predicate views of the world behind the Global Network University vision: interconnected nodes of creativity and the importance of welcoming difference.

06:00Historical background of NYU's first study away sites in Spain and France and their role in laying the foundation for the global network vision.

09:00The goal of the Global Network University is to train leaders for global civil society and create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.