Article Author: University of Washington and Aga Khan University sign agreement to further population health, research, service and education
Media Source: University of Washington (USA)
Date: 4 March 2019
On 4 March, the University of Washington (UW) signed a MoU with the Aga Khan University (AKU) to codify partnership activities already underway and to leverage complementary strengths to further expand research, service and education in low- and middle-income countries. The agreement was signed by UW President, Ana Mari Cauce, and AKU President, Firoz Rasul. Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Princess Salwa Aga Khan were also present. Under the agreement, the UW will offer the AKU and AKDN technical advice and guidance in data science and implementation science, access to formal degree and training programmes, and advice and support in transforming the AKU into a research-intensive university. The parties will also seek to expand the number of joint research activities and student and faculty exchanges.
