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Education for Sustainable Development – Launch of new UNESCO Guidance Tools with IAU
The IAU is pleased to announce that on 17 September 2026, UNESCO launched 3 new guidance tools for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) during an online event.
University of Cyprus Scholarship Opportunity
Call for Applications: KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence Scholarship, University of Cyprus
The Role of Universities in Advancing AI for Good
In 2026, the 7th ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory (ASEFInnoLab7) brought together university leaders, policy researchers, and innovators from across Asia and Europe under the banner of “The Role of Universities in Advancing AI for Good.”
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+
Discussions on the Transformative Impact of Education
From 26-28 August, Isabel Toman, IAU Senior Programme Officer for Higher Education and Sustainable Development (HESD) attended and presented a paper at the 2026 Higher Education Summit.
IAU Contributions to GSE 2026: Grounding AI and Digital Transformation in Human Agency and Empirical Evidence
From 18 to 20 August, the International Association of Universities (IAU) participated in the Global Smart Education Conference 2026 (GSE 2026) held at Beijing Normal University (BNU), China.
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.
Call for Applications · Second Edition Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme
Application Deadline extended to 26 July 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Lead Change Through Intercultural Leadership: As societies become increasingly interconnected yet fragmented by polarisation, inequality, and rapid technological change, there is a growing need for leaders who can bridge divides, foster trust, and mobilise collective action across differences.
Saint Joseph University of Beirut (JSU), Lebanon - Transforming Knowledge into Inoovative Solutions in EU-funded programme
With support from the EU-funded Lebanon Innovate programme, implemented by Berytech and ELCIM at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI), IAU Member Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) has strengthened its Technology Transfer Office to turn academic research into practical, real-world innovations.
International Science Council Survey: What counts as a scientific contribution?
This survey, run by the International Science Council (ISC) Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment, asks what kinds of scientific contributions currently go unrecognized, and why. ISC is especially interested in how this lack of recognition varies across disciplines, regions, and career stages. Responses will directly inform an ISC position paper on broadening what counts as a scientific contribution, to be published later in 2026.
Appointment of President of the Council of the Magna Charta Observatory
The Magna Charta Observatory of Fundamental Values and Rights (MCO) invites applications or nominations for membership of its governing council with a view to them being appointed to the position of President of the Governing Council.
Advancing Education and Science for Sustainable Development
In July 2026, the IAU actively participated in two pivotal UNESCO events this July: the Transforming Education Summit +4 (TES+4) and the 2026 Global Conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD 2024–2033).
Sustainability Spaces – EUA Podcast Series
The European University Association (EUA) is pleased to share the launch of Sustainability Spaces, a new podcast series exploring how universities are shaping the future of sustainability within and beyond the campus.
University of Costa Rica (UCR) to host the PLEA 2026 International Conference
With this event, Costa Rica becomes the first Central American country to host this global meeting under the leadership of the IAU Member University of Costa Rica (UCR).