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Now Available: IAU Horizons on The Value of Universities in the Era of AI
In this edition of IAU Horizons, the In Focus section is devoted to the theme of the IAU 17th General Conference: The Value of Universities in an Era of Artificial Intelligence. While countries around the world and societies at every level are grappling with how this technology will shape the future of our societies and, ultimately, the human condition, we, too, are compelled to contemplate the impact this will have on higher education and beyond.
IAU New Members - October 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome nine new institutions to its membership.
Survey Report Launch: 2nd IAU Global Survey on Digital Transformation
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is pleased to present its second Global Survey Report on Digital Transformation, offering a global perspective on how higher education institutions are navigating an evolving digital landscape.
Magtymguly Turkmen State University Invites Participation in Two International Academic Events
Magtymguly Turkmen State University invites students, academics and researchers to an International Chemistry Olympiad and a scientific conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, from November 25 to 27, 2026. Registration closes November 7.
Beyond Resilience: Universities as Active Value-Driven Agents in a Changing World
The IAU took part in the 2026 Anniversary Conference of the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU), held from 14 to 16 October 2026 at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) in Vilnius, Lithuania. The event was hosted by IAU Member MRU and organised by IAU partner the Magna Charta Observatory (MCO).
Institutional Site Visit: Spaces, Structures, and Cultures for Innovation at MIT
The IAU is pleased to announce that the next Institutional Site Visit will take place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, USA, from 15-16 June 2027.
Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management - International Olympiad in Finance & Scientific Conference
In November 2026, the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management will host two international academic events and invites students, researchers and academics from higher education institutions worldwide to participate.
EAIE launches the Headline Issues Grant for international education research
EAIE’s new Headline Issues Research Grant offers €25,000 to €50,000 for research on the most urgent issues in international education. Apply by 30 November 2026.
Hellenic Open University Celebrates International Recognition for Educational Excellence and Research Impact
The Hellenic Open University (HOU) is delighted to announce two significant achievements that highlight its commitment to excellence in open, distance, and digital education, as well as its growing international research impact.
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).
Global Engagement and Internationalization of Higher Education MPA and IAU Certificate
The International Association of Universities is proud to announce the Global Engagement and Internationalisation of Higher Education Master of Public Administration and IAU certificate co-developed with Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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
Applications Now Open: Study Visit at Bifröst University, Iceland
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the third in a series of four OpenEU Study Visits, organised by the IAU in its role as an Associative partner of OpenEU. This Study Visit will take place at Bifröst University in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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.
Transformation and "Vibe Shifts" in Higher Education Sustainability
From 21–23 September 2026, Isabel Toman, Senior Programme Officer for Sustainable Development, represented the IAU at the Sustainability in Higher Education: Between Transformation and Vibe Shifts conference, hosted by Freie Universität Berlin in collaboration with the European University Alliance Una Europa