Who We Are
Formed in 1997, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is a consortium of 37 leading research universities in the Pacific Rim. APRU aims to foster education, research and enterprise thereby contributing to the economic, scientific and cultural advancement in the Pacific Rim.
Objectives
APRU aims to promote scientific, educational and cultural collaboration among Pacific Rim economies. In both its objectives and guiding principles, APRU embodies a commitment to global academic and research standards.
APRU recognizes that its activities can be powerful catalysts for expanding educational, economic, and technological cooperation among the Pacific Rim economies. In this regard, the association seeks to promote dialogue and collaboration between academic institutions in Pacific Rim economies so that they can become effective players in the global knowledge economy.
APRU member universities during the inaugural meeting of APRU CIOs at University of Southern California in March 2007 provides a platform for the exchange perspectives and ideas on best practices and standards in ICT. This network seeks to facilitate understanding, experimentation and strategic partnerships among the IT community leaders of APRU member universities and the Pacific Rim.
The 2nd APRU Chief Information Officers (CIO) Conference 2008 will be hosted by University of Indonesia from April 16 to 19, 2008.
Preliminary Announcement
Objectives
APRU aims to promote scientific, educational and cultural collaboration among Pacific Rim economies. In both its objectives and guiding principles, APRU embodies a commitment to global academic and research standards.
APRU recognizes that its activities can be powerful catalysts for expanding educational, economic, and technological cooperation among the Pacific Rim economies. In this regard, the association seeks to promote dialogue and collaboration between academic institutions in Pacific Rim economies so that they can become effective players in the global knowledge economy.
APRU member universities during the inaugural meeting of APRU CIOs at University of Southern California in March 2007 provides a platform for the exchange perspectives and ideas on best practices and standards in ICT. This network seeks to facilitate understanding, experimentation and strategic partnerships among the IT community leaders of APRU member universities and the Pacific Rim.
The 2nd APRU Chief Information Officers (CIO) Conference 2008 will be hosted by University of Indonesia from April 16 to 19, 2008.
Preliminary Announcement
