We are delighted to welcome Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) to the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). This collaboration reflects a shared interest in thoughtful, responsible approaches to research, and we look forward to working alongside colleagues at SUAD as part of our wider network of academic and research partners across the region.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has built a strong reputation for connecting global academic traditions with regional perspectives. The university brings together an international faculty and a diverse student body, with programmes spanning the humanities, social sciences, law, business, sciences, and engineering. Its research culture places value on rigor, context, and meaningful social engagement. These are the qualities that speak directly to current discussions about how knowledge is created, shared, and sustained across the Arab region.

Through its research institute, SAFIR, SUAD continues to foster collaboration among scholars working on questions related to heritage, identity, sustainability, public policy, and the evolving role of research in society. These priorities align closely with FORM’s mission to support open, accessible, and community-centred research practices, and to encourage institutions to adopt models that strengthen transparency, knowledge-sharing, and long-term capacity-building.

“Our collaboration with the Forum for Open Research in MENA serves as a vital bridge between global movements in Open Science championed by institutions such as Sorbonne Université and the regional initiatives and conversations emerging here in the Middle East. Through this partnership, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi reaffirms its commitment to fostering responsible, inclusive, and impactful research that connects global best practices with local priorities.” – Dr. Clio Chaveneau, Head of SAFIR (SUAD Research Institute)

We look forward to working closely with the faculty, researchers, and students at SUAD, supporting shared initiatives, collaborative programming, and continued dialogue around open research values across the region.

If you would like to learn more about FORM membership and opportunities for collaboration, you can find further information here.