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Advancing Internationalization at the Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe
On 19–20 November 2025, the International Association of Universities (IAU) conducted an onsite internationalization review at the Women’s University in Africa (WUA) in Zimbabwe within the framework of the IAU’s Higher Education Internationalization and Advisory Services (HEIAS) programme.
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.
Applications Now Open: Study Visit at UNED, Spain
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the first in a series of four Study Visits, organised by the IAU in its role as an Associative partner of OpenEU.
Call for IAU Members to join the IAU HESD Cluster (SDG 9, 10, 15)
The IAU HESD Cluster is seeking new IAU Member institutions to join its global community and actively contribute to several SDG-focused working groups. The following subcluster groups are currently welcoming new members:
Call for Papers: Repositioning Internationalization in a New Geopolitical Era
It is essential for the global higher education community to reflect on what is at stake for higher education and international collaboration. What are the key challenges faced by universities worldwide, the tensions at play, and what are the aspirational paths forward? How can this time of crisis be leveraged to reposition the importance of international academic collaboration?
IAU at the 2025 Magna Charta Observatory Conference
The IAU was pleased to participate in the 2025 Anniversary Conference of the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU), held at King’s College London and hosted by the Magna Charta Observatory (MCO).
The World Needs Global Citizenship Education Now More than Ever
At a time when nationalism and division are rising, the call for Global Citizenship Education (GCE) has never been more urgent. The world is facing a wave of de-globalization: in many countries around the world xenophobia and political polarization are on the rise. As a result, we see increased tensions within and between countries, sometimes leading to violent conflicts that echo the darkest chapters of history.
La 6ª Encuesta Mundial de la AIU sobre la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior ya está disponible en español
The 6th IAU Global Survey on the Internationalization of Higher Education is now available in Spanish.
IAU at the UNESCO General Conference 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is proud to actively participate in the UNESCO General Conference 2025. The IAU has a long-standing partnership with UNESCO and is committed to representing the global higher education community in international policy discussions.
IAU Participates in CAEI 2025 in San José, Costa Rica
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to take part in the 9th edition of the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAEI), held from 15–17 October 2025 in San José, Costa Rica.
IAU Brings Global Attention to AAC&U Statement Defending Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
The IAU brings the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Public Statement on the Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to the attention of the broader higher education community.
Save the Dates: IAU 17th General Conference
Hosted by Murdoch University from 3-6 November 2026, the IAU 17th General Conference event will feature a dynamic programme exploring emerging trends in higher education, drawing on diverse perspectives from all regions of the world.
Publication Launch: Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights into Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Sustainable Development; and International Partnerships
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is pleased to announce the release of its latest publication: Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights into Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Sustainable Development; and International Partnerships
Leading Internationalization in Turbulent Times: Reflections from the 1st EAIE–IAU Internationalization Leadership Dialogue
Shaped by shifting political climates, economic pressures, technological disruption, and the evolving priorities of societies worldwide, the practice of building and sustaining global connections in higher education is as complex as it is vital. Today, institutions face these challenges within the broader context of a polycrisis — a convergence of global disruptions that make navigating the international landscape both more difficult and more urgent.
Highlights from EAIE Gothenburg 2025: Responsible Internationalization
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to participate in the 2025 Annual Conference of the European Association for International Education (EAIE), hosted this year in Gothenburg, Sweden. Bringing together thousands of higher education professionals from around the world, the conference served as an inspiring platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collectively reflect on the future of internationalisation in higher education.
The Academic Conscience and Artificial Intelligence
The series will consist of six online episodes, with interpretation in English and French. Each episode will feature one keynote speaker presenting for 20 minutes, followed by a moderated conversation with selected discussants, and an open Q&A session with the audience. This format is designed to foster participatory dialogue and multi-perspective exchange across regions and disciplines.
Special Issue Call for Papers on Open Science
This Higher Education Policy (HEP) special issue invites scholarly contributions that critically examine the promises and contradictions of open science. 'Contributions should critically engage with the ways in which financial interests, policy frameworks, geopolitical asymmetries, and disciplinary hierarchies shape current models of openness.
Driving Education Policy Forward: IAU Participation in the Council of Europe’s CDEDU
As part of its ongoing engagement in global and regional education policy dialogues, the International Association of Universities (IAU) participated in the recent meeting of the Council of Europe’s sub-group on higher education policy, a body working under the Steering Committee for Education (CDEDU). The meeting, held in Brussels and Leuven, brought together representatives and experts to prepare for the upcoming CDEDU plenary and to advance discussions on the future of higher education in Europe.
Universities and AI: Insights from the IAU Global Survey at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025
Trine Jensen, Manager of Higher Education and Digital Transformation, represented the IAU at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025. This year’s conference was themed around ‘AI and the future of education: Disruptions, dilemmas and directions’, which took place from the 2nd to the 5th of September at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.