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Western Sydney University SDG 3 Symposium 2026
Western Sydney University is pleased to host the Health and Wellbeing Symposium 2026, with support from the United Nations and the International Association of Universities (IAU). Registrations close October 16th, 2026
Join Zhejiang University Online Webinar —Transnational Education for the Future: Global Convergence and Local Innovation
Join Zhejiang University’s free online webinar on the future of transnational education, on 17 October 2026 (09:00-17:00 Beijing Time).
Open Position: KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence
The University of Cyprus's KIOS Center of Excellence is hiring two full-time Special Scientists for Research to work on long duration energy storage in renewable-dominated energy systems, within Horizon Europe projects such as PowerMAX. Deadline: October 23, 2026
Now Available: International Journal of African Higher Education (Vol. 12, No. 3)
International Journal of African Higher Education publishes Vol. 12, No. 3
The British University in Egypt celebrates its President's MBE for services to education
Professor Mohamed Loutfi, President and Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Egypt, has been honoured with an MBE for his services to education in the UK and Egypt.
FEDE - Call for papers on the theme “Building leadership in education”.
The Federation for European Education (FEDE) invites lecturers, researchers, students and practitioners to contribute to its forthcoming bilingual book, “Building Leadership in Education.” The publication will explore innovative approaches to educational leadership and foster dialogue between practical experience and academic research.
IAU New Members - September 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome five new institutions to its membership.
Digital Innovation Challenge 2027 - Registration now open!
Take on a real-world digital innovation challenge and put your problem-solving skills to the test in the 6th Annual DICC, hosted by the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. Registration closes on 5 October 2026.
Contribute to the 4th Edition of the EAIE Barometer Survey
The EAIE has launched the survey for the 4th Edition of its Barometer, exploring the experiences and perspectives of professionals working in international higher education across the EHEA. Individual responses are encouraged, and the survey is open until 13 November 2026.
UNINETTUNO announces the UNINETTUNO Global Week 2026
The UNINETTUNO Global Week 2026 will be an opportunity to discuss the major challenges of our time while also celebrating UNINETTUNO’s 20th anniversary. Registrations are open until 30 September 2026!
IHE Fall Issue #128 is now available!
Boston College Center for International Higher Education - IHE Fall Issue #128 is now available!
University of Cyprus Scholarship Opportunity
Call for Applications: KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence Scholarship, University of Cyprus
Open Letter from the President: an Invitation to the IAU 17th General Conference
A Personal Invitation to the IAU 17th General Conference. The International Association of Universities' 17th General Conference comes at an important moment for higher education.
5th ENIS Conference: International Student Mobility in Transition
The European Network for International Student Mobility (ENIS) is pleased to invite researchers and practitioners working on international student mobility to submit their contributions to the 5th ENIS Conference: International Student Mobility in Transition: Inclusion, Global Engagement and the Next Generation of Erasmus+
IAU New Members - August 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome five new institutions to its membership.
UNINETTUNO University and Talent Garden Partner to Train the Next Generation of AI Leaders
UNINETTUNO University and Talent Garden, one of Europe's leading innovation ecosystems for startups and digital transformation, have joined forces to train the next generation of Artificial Intelligence professionals through a lifelong learning approach.
EUA's new podcast on sustainability
The European University Association has launched Sustainability Spaces, a new podcast series exploring how universities are shaping the future of sustainability within and beyond the campus.
IAU New Members - July 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome six new institutions to its membership.
The Maldives National University Awarded IAU RFI Fee Waiver 2026
The IAU is excited to announce that Maldives National University (MNU) has received the annual IAU Responsible Futures International Fee Waiver to participate in the RFI 2026-2027 cohort, starting in October.
UNICA Pitch & Connect Session: Connecting EU and Canadian Universities through Erasmus+
The session will provide an overview of Erasmus+ funding opportunities supporting joint initiatives between institutions and a series of short institutional pitches designed to help participants identify potential partners for future collaboration.