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HEIAS Grant Winner: University of Petra, Jordan
Each year the IAU reserves a budget to cover one of the HEIAS programmes for one IAU Member HEI. The HEIAS grant covers the full fee of the service; the institution will only have to cover the travel and subsistence costs (accommodation and meals) of the members of the expert panel.
Connecting Universities in a Divided World
When higher education institutions are deeply rooted in their national contexts, it can be challenging to see beyond familiar frameworks. Local policy concerns, cultural norms, and political pressures all shape institutional priorities—and rightly so. But without engaging with global perspectives, how can institutions effectively reflect on their role in a rapidly changing world?
Higher Education Policy Vol.38, Is.1
The first edition in 2025 of Higher Education Policy brings us a diverse collection of papers, looking at themes such as the pay of chief executives of higher education institutions in the UK, how Covid-19 impeded teaching and research and how to prevent this happening in the future, how education policies have been manipulated in a number of African states, and trends in the increasing participation of Palestinian Arabs and Jews in academic education in Israel.
IAU President Joins Global Dialogue at UA Solutions Summit 2025
IAU President Professor Andrew Deeks took part in the Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025, joining higher education leaders from around the world to discuss how universities are navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.
IAU Vice President Participates in UNESCO Chairs Meeting in Tunis
IAU Vice President Professor Jouhaina Gherib recently took part in a regional meeting of UNESCO Chairs in Africa, held in Tunis and organized by UNESCO Higher Education and its regional offices.
