All Publications
Publications from the IAU hold significant value for the global academic community. They provide critical insights into higher education trends, policies, and challenges worldwide. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of the worldwide higher education landscape, IAU publications help shape informed policy-making and institutional strategies. Additionally, these publications promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange, enhancing the quality and accessibility of education globally. The IAU's authoritative reports, research papers, and policy briefs are essential resources for educators, administrators, and policymakers striving to advance higher education in a rapidly evolving world.
The following IAU Publications are written by IAU Board Members, expert or working groups, Secretariat Members or in collaboration with Members. Read on to discover articles or papers written in collaboration with or about the IAU; the latest editions of the IAU Magazine, IAU Horizons; the quarterly publication Higher Education Policy (HEP); Policy Papers; and Annual Reports.
IAU-MCO Guidelines for an Institutional Code of Ethics in Higher Education
As encouraged by the participants in the 2010 IAU International Conference on Values and Ethics held at Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, IAU collaborated with the Magna Charta Observatory (MCO) on these Guidelines for an Institutional Code of Ethics in Higher Education. The joint IAU-MCO Working Group aimed to offer institutions a set of comprehensive Guidelines for the development or review of their own Code of Ethics rather than attempting the impossible – preparing a single Code that would be relevant in highly diverse higher education contexts. Thus, the purpose of the Guidelines is to serve as an instrument to develop, improve or strengthen policies and ethical codes in higher education institutions worldwide. The Guidelines were approved at the 14th IAU General Conference in 2012, as well as by the MCO Council.
IAU Horizons: The Contribution of Higher Education to Sustainable Development
This edition of In Focus considers: The Contribution of Higher Education to Sustainable Development. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
Affirming Academic Values in Internationalization of Higher Education: A Call for Action
The Call for Action approved by the IAU Administrative Board in 2012 articulates the Association’s viewpoint on the positive impacts of internationalization and the necessity of opening up higher education institutions and systems to perspectives from beyond national and regional borders. It also points out some of the dangers and adverse effects that the internationalization process can bring.
IAU Horizons: Re-thinking Internationalization
This In Focus is dedicated to: Re-thinking Internationalization. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
Annual Report 2011
The 2011 Annual Report from the IAU provides a comprehensive overview of global trends and developments in higher education. It delves into critical topics such as internationalization, quality assurance, and access to education. Through this report, the IAU aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions worldwide. Discover the IAU Annual Report 2011 here.
IAU Horizons: Securing Equity in Access and Success in Higher Education
This In Focus section is dedicated to: Securing Equity in Access and Success in Higher Education. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
IAU Horizons: Higher Education and Education for All
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus section is dedicated to: Higher Education and Education for All. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
IAU Horizons: Higher Education Partnerships and Collaboration
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus section is dedicated to: Higher Education Partnerships and Collaboration.
Annual Report 2010
The 2010 Annual Report from the IAU provides a comprehensive overview of global trends and developments in higher education. Through this report, the IAU aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions worldwide.
Internationalization of Higher Education: Global Trends, Regional Perspectives
The very nature of the International Association of Universities requires that the association pay attention to the trends and developments in the internationalization process. For almost a decade now, the IAU has surveyed its Members and the wider higher education community of institutions and university associations to learn more about the strategies and the approaches to internationalization that are being invented and applied around the world.
IAU Horizons: 10 years of Bologna in Europe and in the World
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus is dedicated to: 10 years of Bologna in Europe and in the World. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
IAU Horizons: Higher Education and the Global Economic Crisis
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus section is dedicated to: Higher Education and the Global Economic Crisis. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
Annual Report 2009
The 2009 Annual Report from the IAU provides a comprehensive overview of global trends and developments in higher education. Through this report, the IAU aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions worldwide.
IAU Horizons: Student Learning Outcomes
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus is dedicated to: Student Learning Outcomes. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
IAU Horizons: IAU Members Shaping Higher Education for the Future
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus section is dedicated to: IAU Members shaping Higher Education for the future. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
IAU Horizons: Mergers in Higher Education
Published twice a year, the magazine features IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events. Each issue is also devoted to a special ’In Focus’ topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. This In Focus section is dedicated to: Mergers in higher education. IAU Horizons is available in English, in paper format and electronically.
Activities and Finance Report 2004-2008
The 2004-2008 IAU Programme of Activities was presented under the title “New Landscapes, New Actors: Strategy for Setting Priorities and Achieving Goals. Tabled four years ago in Sao Paolo, Brazil and approved by the 12th General Conference, it presented the Association’s role in historical and current contexts and outlined the general direction for its future development.
Annual Report 2008
The 2008 Annual Report from the IAU provides a comprehensive overview of global trends and developments in higher education. Through this report, the IAU aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions worldwide.
Equitable Access, Success and Quality in Higher Education
A well-educated citizenry is the foundation of social equity, cohesion and successful participation in the global knowledge economy. As a result, most countries have set goals to increase the share of the population with higher education and/or broaden access to higher education for individuals that are under-represented because of socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, [dis]ability or location.
Annual Report 2007
The 2007 Annual Report from the IAU provides a comprehensive overview of global trends and developments in higher education. Through this report, the IAU aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions worldwide.