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IAU at the HLPF 2026
From 7 to 15 July 2026, the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. The 2026 Forum will focus on the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all.”
European Academic Recognition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The IAU was pleased to participate and contribute to the 33rd Annual Joint Meeting of the ENIC and NARIC Networks held on 24-26 May 2026 in Athens, Greece.
Celebrating 75 Years of Global Cooperation in Higher Education
Over the past seventy five years, the IAU has served as a unique global convener for higher education. It has provided a trusted forum for dialogue across cultures and systems, championed core academic values, and supported universities in addressing shared challenges—from access and quality, to academic freedom, sustainability and the public responsibility of higher education
Transforming the Internationalization of Higher Education for a Multipolar World: IAU Contributions at FAUBAI 2026
The IAU was pleased to participate and contribute to the 2026 FAUBAI Conference on 12-15 April in Florianópolis, Brazil.
IAU Advances Global Collaboration for Equitable Higher Education at the Global Education Coalition Meeting 2026
On 23-24 March the IAU attended the sixth annual Global Education Coalition meeting convened under the theme “Turning vision into value: Transforming education together.”
Transforming Higher Education: Global Collaboration on Visioning and Action
The IAU was pleased to participate in the 12 March 2026 launch of the UNESCO publication “Transforming higher education: Global collaboration on visioning and action,” a landmark roadmap designed to reimagine and strengthen the higher education sector worldwide.
Advancing EU–Canada Academic Cooperation
From 25 to 27 February 2026, UNICA Days 2026 took place in Brussels under the theme “EU–Canada Cooperation: Shared Values, Shared Futures”. The event was co-organised by UNICA, the Delegation for Relations with Canada of the European Parliament, the International Association of Universities (IAU), and Science|Business.
Global Perspectives at the 2026 Universities Australia Solutions Summit
From 23-25 February 2026, the International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to participate in the Universities Australia Solutions Summit, contributing a strong global perspective to discussions on the future of higher education in a rapidly changing world.
Ilia State University Under Spotlight Amid Education Reforms
In early February 2026, Ilia State University (ISU), an IAU Member in Tbilisi, Georgia, became the focal point of national and international attention due to sweeping higher education reforms introduced by the Georgian government.
Renewing the Scientific Contract for Education
On 18 February 2026, IAU Secretary General Hilligje van’t Land represented the Association and contributed to the UNESCO symposium convened as part of the RUNES/AFIRSE 2026 International Conference on “The Renewal of the Scientific Contract of Education” and the UNESCO Futures of Education Initiative.
Inclusive and Collaborative Transnational Education
On 9 February, IAU Secretary General Dr. Hilligje van’t Land represented the Association in the seminar “Navigating Recognition of Qualifications in Transnational Education,” hosted by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) in Brussels.
Reflecting on European Higher Education in Geopolitically Challenging Times
The IAU was pleased to participate in the event “Reflecting on European Higher Education in Geopolitically Challenging Times”, co-organised by the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA), the European Association for International Education (EAIE), and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Navigating Student Mobility in an Era of Geopolitical Shifts
The Student Mobility Summit 2025, hosted by the University of Barcelona, brought together higher education leaders , adminstrators, and stakeholders from across Europe to examine the evolving landscape of international student mobility.
IAU Note on Rankings Released
This note, written by an expert group and approved by the IAU Adminsitrative Board, is in Support of the Report of the UNU-Convened Independent Expert Group on Global University Rankings
UNESCO ESD-NET Europe–North America Regional Workshop: Strengthening Collaboration for ESD for 2030
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to part in the UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Regional Meeting held from 21-23 January 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.
New Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IAU and ISC
IAU and ISC are pleased to announce the signing of an MOU to strengthen their collaboration on Science, Higher Education and Society.
75 Years of the IAU
On 9 December 2025, the International Association of Universities celebrates 75 years of collective commitment to strengthening higher education worldwide.
Charting New Horizons for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
From 19-21 November 2025, the IAU co-facilitated a dynamic workshop at the conference Charting New Horizons for Education for Sustainable Development.