The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) is very pleased to welcome two new member institutions: Duy Tan University and University Paris-Est Créteil. This addition brings the total number of USRN member institutions to 21 worldwide, expanding the USRN’s presence to Vietnam and France.
The USRN believes these institutions’ strategic vision and commitment to social responsibility and international engagement will serve as inspiring models for other member institutions and be a great asset to the Network.
Duy Tan University
Founded in 1994, Duy Tan University is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation and social responsibility. With a commitment to producing graduates who are both skilled and socially conscious, the university fosters a sense of responsibility toward the community, nation, and the world.
As Vietnam’s first university to join the USRN, Duy Tan University actively contributes to the global discussion on University Social Responsibility (USR). The university collaborates with leading institutions worldwide to advance social responsibility in higher education and empower students to become compassionate leaders addressing critical global challenges.
By integrating USR into its curriculum, Duy Tan University promotes ethical and community-oriented values among its students and staff. The institution strives to impart knowledge while nurturing socially responsible citizens who will make meaningful contributions to society. By integrating USR into its strategies, Duy Tan University empower students to become compassionate leaders capable of tackling the pressing issues facing their communities and the world.
University Paris-Est Créteil
Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) is one of the major multidisciplinary universities in the Paris area of France. UPEC is dedicated to building knowledge and actively addressing the challenges of social and environmental transformation by promoting excellence and greater social justice. Its strategic plan is built around six pillars of interdisciplinary development, training, and research.
UPEC’s institutional project is guided by three major strategic orientations: being a committed university that serves excellence and all pathways to success, being an active university that controls its own path and maintains a social impact, and being a university that is open to the world and its diversity.
In 2021, UPEC was awarded the largest grant in a national call for projects with the ERASME programme (Education and Research to Advance Societal Missions through Engagement). As an engaged university, UPEC addresses the challenges of social and environmental transformation by promoting excellence and greater social justice.
With the support of our valued members, the USRN is strategically expanding and strengthening its global presence. We look forward to working with all member institutions to enhance the impact of the Network and advocate for greater social responsibility in higher education.
