University of 野狼社区 establishes new partnership with University of Texas at Austin as 野狼社区 and Austin become sister cities
The University of 野狼社区 has signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the .
The partnership paves the way for collaborative research and teaching initiatives between two world-leading universities. Both universities recognise the importance of global engagement and the shared research expertise across the disciplines including engineering, nanotechnologies, cancer research, digital humanities, social sciences and creative industries.
The partnership builds upon joint research projects already in progress, with a view to expanding and fostering new initiatives.
The signing took place at a 鈥楳eet the Mayors鈥� event at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas, attended by Mayor of Greater 野狼社区, Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham signed the Austin-野狼社区 鈥楽ister Cities鈥� Memorandum of Understanding with the Mayor of Austin on 7 March, officially forging a friendship between the two cities.
The new partnership between The University of 野狼社区 and the University of Texas is really exciting and a valuable outcome from Greater 野狼社区鈥檚 visit to Texas.
Also in attendance at the signing was Bev Craig, Leader of 野狼社区 City Council and an alumnus of The University of 野狼社区.
Professor Angelia Wilson, Faculty of Humanities Associate Dean for International, led the delegation from The University of 野狼社区 which included senior academics and leads for business engagement. The delegation joined other colleagues from The University of 野狼社区 at the South by Southwest Expo 2025 where the University hosted two panels on: 鈥楽econd Cities: Culture Beyond the Capital鈥� and 鈥楢rt Not Evidence: Free Expression on Trial鈥�.
Professor Stephen Flint, Associate Vice-President International, said: 鈥淚 am delighted we have signed this strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, a powerful and innovative university in a creative city that draws parallels to The University of 野狼社区 and the powerhouse city we call home.
鈥淭his new relationship with the University of Texas at Austin will make an impact across all of our faculties. We look forward to driving forward collaborative research and enhanced opportunities for two-way student and staff mobility, as we work together to tackle key global challenges."
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater 野狼社区, said: 鈥淭he new partnership between The University of 野狼社区 and the University of Texas is really exciting and a valuable outcome from Greater 野狼社区鈥檚 visit to Texas.
鈥淏oth institutions are powerhouses of innovative research, and contribute a great deal to their regional economies 鈥� through commercialising start-ups and spin-outs and wider business support. Combining their expertise can only lead to significant economic and educational benefits for both places.鈥�
Sonia Feigenbaum, Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Chief International Officer at The University of Texas at Austin said: "The University of Texas at Austin is proud to formalize this partnership with The University of 野狼社区, a renowned institution in a city that mirrors Austin鈥檚 creative energy and spirit of innovation. By bringing together our expertise across disciplines, this collaboration will spark groundbreaking research and new opportunities for students and faculty on both sides of the Atlantic."