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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 Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education around the World
The first IAU Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education around the world was conducted online from 25 March to 17 April 2020. It received 576 replies from 424 universities and other Higher Education Institutions based in 111 countries and territories.
IAU Horizons: How Funding Models are Influencing the Future of Higher Education
This issue offers detailed information about IAU’s most recent activities and suggests ways to get involved. It also presents the highlights of the 2019 International Conference that took place in Puebla, Mexico on 13-15 November, as well as the topic of the upcoming 16th General Conference in Dublin, Ireland on 26-29 October 2021, and the celebration of IAU’s 70th anniversary. The In Focus section features contributions from all world regions on the theme ‘ How funding models are influencing the future of higher education’.
Higher Education and the 2030 Agenda: Moving into the ‘Decade of Action and Delivery for the SDGs’
This report is the result of the analysis of the 2nd Global Survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) conducted by IAU in June and July 2019. It shows the important role that Universities and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and where issues still exist. It is also proof of the commitment and responsibilities of many Higher Education Institutions globally towards the 2030 Agenda.
Annual Report 2019
The International Association of Universities (IAU) 2019 Annual Report highlights significant achievements and activities of the past year.
International Handbook of Universities
The International Handbook of Universities was first published in 1959 in response to the growing demand for authoritative information about higher education institutions. It has grown considerably over the years in both the quantity and quality of entries, and includes higher education institutions that offer at least a 4-year degree or a 4-year professional diploma. Until 2019, it was published every year and the last edition - the 29th edition - was been released in e-format and in print on demand.
Higher Education in the Digital Era: The Current State of Transformation Around the World
In collaboration with an Expert Advisory Committee composed of Board members and experts from around the world, IAU undertook from Nov. 2018 to April 2019 a large consultation process in order to collect the views of the higher education community at large.
IAU Horizons: Transforming Higher Education for the Future
Information about IAU’s most recent activities and suggests ways to get involved. It also presents the topic of the next IAU General Conference in Dublin, Ireland next year on 3-6 November, as well as the various festivities that IAU is preparing as part of the celebrations of its 70th Anniversary. The In Focus section features contributions on the theme ‘Transforming Higher Education for the Future’, which is the topic of the IAU 2019 International Conference on 13-15 November in Mexico, in order to offer additional perspectives that inform the conference deliberations.
Internationalization of Higher Education: An Evolving Landscape, Locally and Globally
The report of the 5th IAU Global Survey presents an analysis of data collected from HEIs around the world via an online questionnaire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2018, and which collected data for the academic year beginning in 2016.
IAU Horizons: Transforming Higher Education for the Future
The In Focus section features contributions to sustainable development from the lead institutions in the IAU Global Cluster on HESD. We hope that this will inspire other universities to join the effort towards achieving a more sustainable present and future.
Climate Action Through University Teaching, Research and Community Engagement
IAU has gathered concrete examples of meaningful initatives towards climate action, undertaken by higher education institutions and organizations, from Cyprus to Malaysia, from Peru to India, Lithuania, Costa Rica, Uganda, Ireland, Japan, USA, Jamaica and Australia. This publication is the first of a series dedicated to Member institutions’ contribution to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Annual Report 2018
The International Association of Universities (IAU) 2018 Annual Report highlights significant achievements and activities of the past year.
IAU Horizons: Higher Education Partnerships for Societal Impact
This new issue details IAU’s most recent activities and the ‘In Focus’ section is themed ‘Higher Education Partnerships for Societal Impact’. 11 contributions from university leaders and scholars worldwide explore topics such as community engagement and higher education as a common global good.
IAU Horizons: Technology for Higher Education: Opportunities or Bridging Divides?
The ‘In Focus’ section is themed ‘Technology for Higher Education: Opportunities or Bridging Divides?’. Contributors from around the world examine where universities are heading using technology in teaching, learning and research.
Internationalisation of Higher Education: A Handbook
Issue 2/2018 of “Internationalisation of Higher Education: a Handbook” published by DUZ Academic Publishers, which contains articles on the theme “Managing Risks in HE Internationalization”, has just been published. IAU Members can benefit from a substantial discount on the subscription price.
Annual Report 2017
The International Association of Universities (IAU) 2017 Annual Report highlights significant achievements and activities of the past year.
IAU Horizons: Academic Freedom and University Autonomy Under Threat
This issue presents IAU projects and initiatives, focuses on the results of IAU 2017 Conference. It details results and opportunities linked to the IAU key thematic priorities of work; presents the new Members and the various projects IAU is involved in. The In Focus section offers a series of papers on « Academic Freedom and University Autonomy under Threat » of authors from around the world.
Quality Management in Higher Education
The UNESCO Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO), in collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU), has just published Quality Management in higher education: Developments and drivers. This publication fills a knowledge gap on the state of quality management in higher education institutions. The Authors, Michaela Martin and Shreya Parikh, draw on the responses of over 300 institutions worldwide to map recent developments, drivers, and obstacles in quality management today. As the first truly global survey of its kind, it provides first-hand primary data on this salient issue in higher education reform.
Higher Education Paving the Way to Sustainable Development
The IAU launched its first Global Survey on the Role of Higher Education in Fostering Sustainable Development in 2016. The aim was to contribute to the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), by researching and analyzing IAU Members’ approaches to sustainable development.
Analytical Report on Higher Education Leadership Programs Worldwide
The IAU was commissioned by the World Bank to undertake a mapping of professional development training programmes available around the world for higher education leaders at different levels of the institution. The IAU has created an online directory mapping and conducted a gap analysis based on the findings.
IAU Horizons: Corruption in Higher Education
This issue presents IAU projects and initiatives, focuses on the preparations for the IAU 2017 International Conference and the Global Meeting of Association VII to take place in Accra, Ghana, in October. It provides a report on the 15th General Conference; details results and opportunities linked to the IAU key thematic priorities of work; presents the new Members and the various projects IAU is involved in. The In Focus section offers a series of papers on « Corruption in Higher Education ».