IAU Speaks Out

The mandate of the International Association of Universities includes taking a public stand on issues of importance to its membership – higher education institutions and university organisations from around the world. To fulfill this advocacy function, Working Groups set up by its Administrative Board help IAU elaborate policy statements that call for changes and improvements within the higher education institutions or within the broader policy framework which sets the context for higher education development. While reflecting upon the great diversity of IAU’s worldwide membership, these broadbased normative statements draw on a wide consensus. Each is meant to be helpful both at the micro and macro levels, and to contribute to the overall advancement of higher education worldwide. Nine such statements or similar policy documents are presented here in chronological order in terms of their preparation from the most recent to the oldest.