The 16th AUN Rectors’ Meeting and the 40th AUN Board of Trustees (AUN-BOT)

The ASEAN University Network (AUN) is a collaborative network of leading universities across Southeast Asia that aims to enhance the quality of higher education and promote regional integration. It serves as a platform for academic cooperation, policy dialogue, and joint research among member institutions in the ASEAN region.

On July 24–25, 2025, the 16th AUN Rectors’ Meeting and the 40th AUN Board of Trustees (AUN-BOT) Meeting were held at Diamond Hotel, Manila, Philippines. The event was jointly hosted by De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines.

With the theme “From Networks to Impact: The Future of Global Higher Education”, the meeting focused on strengthening multilateral partnerships, cross-border initiatives, and sustainable international collaboration. University leaders and stakeholders from AUN member institutions gathered to explore solutions and future directions for global higher education.

At the 16th AUN Rectors’ Meeting & 40th AUN-BOT Meeting in Manila, the Director of Partnerships of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Dr. Ir. Endra Gunawan, S.T., M.Sc., represented ITB in the 16th AUN Rectors’ Meeting and 40th AUN Board of Trustees Meeting.

Although ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., was initially invited to speak in Session 2: Reimagining the Role of Universities in Global Problem-Solving, he was unable to attend. Dr. Endra Gunawan took part in the discussions as ITB’s official representative.

Together with ASEAN leaders, ITB supports collaboration for a better future in higher education.