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IAU New Members - October 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome nine new institutions to its membership.
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.
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).
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
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.
IAU New Members - September 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome five new institutions to its membership.
Digital Innovation Challenge 2027 - Registration now open!
Take on a real-world digital innovation challenge and put your problem-solving skills to the test in the 6th Annual DICC, hosted by the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. Registration closes on 5 October 2026.
Contribute to the 4th Edition of the EAIE Barometer Survey
The EAIE has launched the survey for the 4th Edition of its Barometer, exploring the experiences and perspectives of professionals working in international higher education across the EHEA. Individual responses are encouraged, and the survey is open until 13 November 2026.
UNINETTUNO announces the UNINETTUNO Global Week 2026
The UNINETTUNO Global Week 2026 will be an opportunity to discuss the major challenges of our time while also celebrating UNINETTUNO’s 20th anniversary. Registrations are open until 30 September 2026!
IHE Fall Issue #128 is now available!
Boston College Center for International Higher Education - IHE Fall Issue #128 is now available!
University of Cyprus Scholarship Opportunity
Call for Applications: KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence Scholarship, University of Cyprus
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+
IAU New Members - August 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome five new institutions to its membership.