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UNINETTUNO Joins the OpenEU Alliance as a New Associated Partner
The International Telematic University UNINETTUNO is pleased to announce its inclusion in the OpenEU Alliance as an Associated Partner.
Launch of the 4th IAU Global Survey on HESD
The IAU is pleased to announce that it will conduct the 4th Global Survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development in 2026.
28th IEASA Annual Conference 2026: Call for Proposals is now open!
We encourage you to submit proposals for the 28th IEASA Annual Conference 2026.
HEIAS Annual Fee Waiver 2026
Each year, the IAU reserves a dedicated budget to offer a HEIAS Annual Fee Waiver to one IAU Member institution. This Fee Waiver provides access, free of charge, to selected online modules of the HEIAS services, allowing institutions to strengthen their internationalisation strategy through structured, expert-led support.
“Future is Erasmus”: A Higher Education Stakeholder Dialogue
ENS invites you to register for The Future is Erasmus Gathering, a dedicated forum bringing together students, higher education actors, and key European stakeholders to exchange perspectives on the future of learning mobility and cooperation in Europe.
WTES 1 – 2026: Internationalization of Higher Education: Public Policies in Latin America
UNACH is hosting the WTES 1 2026 webinar focused on the internationalization of higher education in Latin America.
University of Ilorin Awarded IAU RFI Grant
We are thrilled to announce that our Member the University of Ilorin has been awarded the IAU Fee Waiver 2025/26 to participate in the Responsible Futures International Programme- becoming the first higher education institution in Nigeria to join the programme.
Join Us at the UNICA Days 2026 in Brussels
Join the UNICA Days 2026, which will take place in Brussels, 25-27 February 2026, under the overarching theme “EU-Canada Cooperation: Shared Values, Shared Futures”.
EURASHE 35TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Submit your abstract for the EURASHE 35th Annual Conference by 15 January and join the conversation on applied research & innovation.
IAU New Members -December 2025
We are delighted to welcome two new Member Institutions to the International Association of Universities (IAU).
University Leadership in Context: Reflections from the IAU–UNESCO Campus Africa Leadership Lab
From 5-9 December 2025, the IAU - UNESCO CFIT III - Campus Africa Leadership Lab brought together university leaders from across Africa for an intensive programme dedicated to strengthening institutional leadership in a rapidly changing higher education landscape.
DUT Academics Appointed to DHET Internationalisation Reference Group
DUT strengthens national role in Higher Education Internationalisation
Lehigh launches first-of-its-kind United Nations Faculty Fellows Program
Lehigh expands its global reach through U.N. engagement
IHE Winter Issue #125 now avalaible!
We are pleased to share the Fall 2025 issue of International Higher Education.
University of Macerata (UniMC) – Visiting Professorship Call 2026/2027
The University of Macerata announces a selection call for 12 Visiting Professorships for the 2026/2027 academic year
IEAA - Professional Learning Program 2026
Registration are now open for IEAA Network Forums 2026.
New Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IAU and ISC
IAU and ISC are pleased to announce the signing of an MOU to strengthen their collaboration on Science, Higher Education and Society.
75 Years of the IAU
On 9 December 2025, the International Association of Universities celebrates 75 years of collective commitment to strengthening higher education worldwide.
'New Horizons' UDUALC webinar series
Sharing the next session in the “New Horizons” webinar series:
“Changes and Responsibilities of Latin American and Caribbean Universities in Difficult Times” – 11 December 2025. Organized by UDUALC and partners.
International Journal of African Higher Education (IJAHE) – Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025) is now available
The latest Issue of the International Journal of African Higher Education, Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025) is now available.