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A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs
“A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs” was published by on University World News on 4 November 2023. It was written by Isabel Toman, IAU Programme Officer for HESD, Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, and Margaret Harris, IAU Communications and Media Officer.
Global Education Meeting 2024: A Pivotal Moment for Inclusive and Equitable Education
From October 31 to November 1, 2024, Fortaleza, Brazil, hosted the highly anticipated Global Education Meeting (GEM), convened by UNESCO and the SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee. This landmark event brought together education leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates from every corner of the world to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) — ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.
Introducing the Latest IAU Programme: HEIAS
The International Association of Universities is pleased to launch its newest programme of work under the internationalization thematic priority area: HEIAS. This programme expands on the foundation laid by the original IAU ISAS and ISAS 2.0 programmes, which were created to support higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing, reviewing, and enhancing their internationalization strategies.
World Teacher’s Day 2024
On 5 October, the International Association of Universities (IAU) joined the global education community at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate International Teachers’ Day 2024. This year’s observance held special significance as it was coupled with the award ceremony of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development, a prestigious biennial prize supported by the Hamdan Foundation.
Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future
The IAU was proud to serve as a key partner at the recent International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners on “Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future,” held in Addis Ababa from 30 September - 2 October 2024. Convened by UNESCO and the African Union, the Forum brought together diverse actors from across the globe to explore strategies to strengthen higher education systems, advance knowledge co-creation, and support sustainable development in Africa.
