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World Earth Month 2025: the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Addressing Sustainability Challenges
To mark World Earth Month 2025, the International Association of Universities (IAU) joined global partners at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris for an event convened by UNESCO IESALC in collaboration with National Geographic Learning. This high-level gathering brought together education leaders, sustainability experts, and policymakers to explore the transformative role of higher education in addressing global sustainability challenges.
FAUBAI 2025: Towards Equitable and Sustainable Partnerships
The International Association of Universities (IAU) took part in the 2025 Conference of FAUBAI – the Brazilian Association for International Education – held in Brazil. The event gathered higher education leaders, scholars, and internationalization professionals from across Latin America and around the world to reflect on the evolving role of international education in addressing shared global challenges
Shaping the Future of Erasmus+: IAU Contributes to Strategic Dialogue on Academic Mobility and Cooperation in Europe
On 29 April 2025, the IAU joined a key policy dialogue on the future of European academic mobility and cooperation, held in Brussels under the title “The Future of Europe = The Future of Erasmus+.” Organized by the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) in collaboration with five of its members—DAAD (Germany), HK-dir (Norway), DZS (Czech Republic), Movetia (Switzerland), and VLUHR International (Flanders)—the event brought together a wide range of higher education stakeholders to reflect on the evolution of the Erasmus+ programme.
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic – News updates from UM6P Morocco
In March 2025, UM6P hosted its annual Science Week, bringing together researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to showcase innovation in science and technology. Key topics included sustainability, green technologies, and scientific entrepreneurship. Student-led projects in water, agriculture, and environmental science were featured, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Queen’s University Global Engagement | Canada-Mexico initiative
Queen’s has partnered with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada to establish the Mexico-Canada Research and Learning Hub, aimed at fostering closer ties among Mexican and Canadian researchers, academics, and students. The hub will facilitate connections, encourage collaboration, and continue the momentum of several ongoing research and academic connections between the countries.
EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue
Internationalisation and global engagement in higher education are complex and constantly evolving phenomena, the approaches to which vary widely depending on institutional, national and regional contexts. What is similar across contexts, however, is the turbulent environment in which higher education institutions operate. Indeed, today’s unprecedented era of polycrisis presents significant challenges and opportunities for carrying forward effective and transformational internationalisation strategies. It thus requires energised and empowered senior internationalisation leaders.
EWORA Conference 2025: "Gender Equality in the Academy is Fragile: Is Values-Led Leadership the Answer?"
The European Women Rectors Association (EWORA) is pleased to announce its 2025 conference, focused on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality in higher education. The event will take place on 26–27 June 2025 at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Lisbon, Portugal.
Wilco Hazeleger appointed new Rector of Utrecht University
Utrecht University (UU) has appointed Prof. Dr. Ir. Wilco Hazeleger, UU professor of Climate System Science, as the new Rector Magnificus, effective March 27, 2025. He succeeds Prof. Dr. Henk Kummeling whom we thank for the wonderful support he has provided the IAU in his capacity as Rector and IAU Board Member over the past years.
Empowering Youth as the Changemakers of Society
The 2025 Erasmus Generation Meeting (EGM) in Ancona was a moment of full-circle reflection and renewed commitment for the International Association of Universities (IAU). Representing the Association, Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Higher Education and Internationalization, addressed an audience of hundreds of young leaders at one of Erasmus Student Network’s (ESN) largest annual events.
UNACH - JCCAI 2025 International Academic Cooperation and Collaboration Conference
The Autonomous University of Chiapas organizes the fourth edition of the International Academic Cooperation and Collaboration days (JCCAI- UNACH 2025).
Charles University - TAH Impact Academy Summer Courses 2025 in Prague
Charles University, as a founding member of the TAH Centre, is pleased to introduce the TAH Impact Academy’s inaugural summer courses. Taking place in Prague, these professional development opportunities bring together experts from technology, art, and humanities fields to create a genuine transdisciplinary learning environment.
AIUB Joins Responsible Futures International 2024-2025
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is proud to announce its participation in Responsible Futures International 2024/25, an initiative led by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), and jointly delivered by the International Association of Universities (IAU). This global program partners students with their institutions to embed sustainability in all aspects of student learning, fostering ethical leadership and sustainable practices in academia.
Yarmouk University - 5th International Education Week
Yarmouk University is pleased to invite you to the 5th International Education Week, themed "Global Partnerships for Digital Transformation, Inclusion, and Sustainable Higher Education", which will be held from May 20 to 23, 2025, on the Yarmouk University campus in Irbid, Jordan.
Artificial Intelligence Institutional Site Visit
The IAU is pleased to announce that this year’s Institutional Site Visit will be hosted by Beijing Normal University (BNU) in China from 20-21 August 2025.
The University is pleased to welcome IAU Members to learn about their extensive experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform higher education.
AAU 16th General Conference – Shaping the Future of Higher Education for Innovation and Sustainable Development in Africa
The Association of African Universities (AAU) will hold its 16th Quadrennial General Conference from July 21–25, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, hosted byMohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) (an IAU member) and Mohammed V University (UM5).
AAU - UoN | Strategic Financial Planning and Resource Mobilisation Workshop
The Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with the University of Nottingham (UoN) is organizing a five-day workshop titled: Strategic Financial Planning and Resource Mobilisation to provide a platform for sharing best practices, discussing emerging trends, and building capacity in the financial management of higher education institutions.
Siam University Strengthens Global Partnerships at APAIE Conference 2025
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was proudly represented at the APAIE Conference earlier this week by the Presidents of Siam University and CETYS University. During the conference, Siam University had the opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the APAIE host, and also IAU Member O.P. Jindal Global University, further strengthening global collaboration in higher education.
Zhejiang University - ZJU 2025 SDG Global Summer School
Zhejiang University (ZJU) kindly reminds you that applications for the ZJU 2025 SDG Global Summer School (GSS) are still open! To support potential applicants from universities worldwide, ZJU will host an informational webinar on Monday, March 31 (GMT+8).
IAU at the Global Education Coalition's Fifth Annual Meeting
On March 24, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the International Association of Universities (IAU) joined the Global Education Coalition (GEC) to shape the future of education and reaffirm our commitment to SDG 4.
University of Ghana at “Universities at a Crossroad” Webinar
Professor Nana Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Program Committee Member of the Glion Colloquium Association, and Administrative Board Member of the International Association of Universities, will represent the IAU as a speaker at the webinar: “Universities at a Crossroad: Strengthening Partnerships in Science for Societal Well-Being.”