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IAU 2024 International Conference
In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving global landscape, universities find themselves navigating heightened complexity and uncertainty. Institutions and their leaders are increasingly compelled to adapt swiftly to a diverse range of expectations. Against this backdrop, this conference highlights the pivotal role of values, exploring how they provide universities with guidance for decision-making, ethical conduct, and meaningful engagement. Furthermore, conference sessions will assess the extent to which these values are used to address the grand challenges encountered by societies.
6th IAU Global Survey on Internationalization - Now Available!
The IAU 6th Global Survey on the Internationalization of Higher Education received responses from 722 higher education institutions (HEIs) in 110 countries and territories. The resulting survey report analyses the findings in order to present both global and regional trends. Furthermore, the report compares current findings with data from the IAU’s previous Global Surveys on Internationalization in order to explore long-term changes occurring in the internationalization field. Discover first results of the survey here.
Apply Now: Executive Leadership Programme (ELP)
The ELP provides a framework with which to confront the big managerial, ethical, economic and societal questions universities are facing or will face.
Higher Education Policy Vol.37, Is.1
The first issue of HEP in 2024 looks at governmental failure to address housing problems for international students in Australia, the application of decolonization to higher education, drivers behind Chinese prefecture cities’ adoption of vocational colleges during the latest tertiary education expansion, and how HE reform in Poland has altered the power structure of the HE governance in place
Higher Education at COP 28
IAU and its Member institutions are committed to working together towards a more sustainable future, including for SDG 13: Climate Action ahead of COP27. Key concepts are: ESD: Education for Sustainable Development and the Greening Education Partnership (UNESCO); ACE: Action for Climate Empowerment (UNFCCC); and, CCE: Climate Change Education (MECCE).
Higher Education Policy Vol.36, Is.4
The December issue of HEP considers the Slovak route to institutional mergers, the effects of parenthood on grant application in China, partisanship and state funding for higher education in the United States, and the impacts of spatial inequalities on the gap in the earnings of similar graduates, amongst others.
IAU HESD Global Portal Relaunched
During the IAU 2023 International Conference, the Association presented the latest version of the IAU HESD Global Portal. This portal is a tool developed by the International Association of Universities (IAU) for its Members, partners and the general public. It provides access to university actions and more initiatives developed around the world to promote sustainability and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Launch Announcement : IAU-SOS Responsible Futures International Pilot
Responsible Futures is a whole-institution approach to embedding holistic sustainability across the formal and informal curriculum in higher education. It is a supported change programme and accreditation mark that works to put sustainability at the heart of student learning. The Responsible Futures framework assists in creating an environment for staff and students to work together, in partnership, to embed sustainability throughout teaching and learning.
IAU Interviewed | Global Citizenship Education Interview Series
IAU Manager for Internationalization Giorgio Marinoni was interviewed on 3 October 2023 by Dr Emiliano Bosio as part of his Global Citizenship Education Interview Series. During the interview, the two discussed global citizenship and internationalization in higher education. Giorgio highlighted the findings of the IAU Global Survey series on the Internaitonalization of Higher Education.
IAU Partners with UWN on the SDGs Hub
The IAU and University World News have partnered to support the work of universities by providing them with adequate and constructive visibility though the UWN’s SDGs Hub. In view of the critical importance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), University World News dedicates a news section of their website to highlighting the work that universities, and the higher education sector as a whole, do to contribute to the achievement of the Goals.
Higher Education Partnerships to Accelerate Action for the SDGs
The IAU Global Cluster on HESD promotes the role and potential that HEIs globally have in order to achieve the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda. The Cluster encourages collaboration and takes a holistic approach to the SDGs, focusing specifically on the whole-institution approach. The IAU Global Cluster on HESD brings HEIs from all continents together and encourages them to develop joint initiatives and synergies.
Survey Closed: 6th IAU Global Survey on Internationalization of Higher Education
The sixth edition of the Global Survey on Internationalization of Higher Education: the Future of the Internationalization of Higher Education is now closed.