Forming networks and collaborating with communities drives progress and innovation. Bibliothèques Sans Frontières facilitates access to information and educational resources, working in more than 26 countries, in 37 languages, and reaching over 2 million beneficiaries in conflict zones, refugee camps and under-resourced communities. Aspect is a network of 36 universities, with growing international interest, supporting over 600 SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and economy/environment) research academics to develop innovative ideas and build commercial skills. And biomedical scientist Bamidele Farinre highlights the importance of mentorships and collaborating with a network of peers. Networks are powerful things, linking people and communities, building skills and resilience, and forging endless possibilities…