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Renewing the Scientific Contract for Education
On 18 February 2026, IAU Secretary General Hilligje van’t Land represented the Association and contributed to the UNESCO symposium convened as part of the RUNES/AFIRSE 2026 International Conference on “The Renewal of the Scientific Contract of Education” and the UNESCO Futures of Education Initiative.
Autonomous University of Chiapas: Webinars on Internationalization at Home
UNACH Webinar Series 2026 - Webinarios sobre Internacionalización en Casa (WIeC) Unach 2026
UNINETTUNO - Doral College Dual Degree Program
UNINETTUNO and Doral College Launch the Italia–USA Dual Degree Program in Economics and Business Management and Administration
From Policy to Practice: How Central American Universities Engage with Environmental SDGs
University Leadership and Environmental Sustainability: Insights from Central America
Inclusive and Collaborative Transnational Education
On 9 February, IAU Secretary General Dr. Hilligje van’t Land represented the Association in the seminar “Navigating Recognition of Qualifications in Transnational Education,” hosted by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) in Brussels.
Reflecting on European Higher Education in Geopolitically Challenging Times
The IAU was pleased to participate in the event “Reflecting on European Higher Education in Geopolitically Challenging Times”, co-organised by the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA), the European Association for International Education (EAIE), and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Call for Applications: Mestenhauser Academy for Leadership in Internationalization (CTU Prague)
Apply Now: Academy for Leadership in Internationalization (CTU Prague)
EAIE launches 2026 Doctoral Research Grants: Apply now
Apply for an EAIE Doctoral Research Grant and receive up to €4,500 to support your research.
International Conference -HEFAALA Symposium and Masterclasses | 13-17 April 2026 | Ethiopia
Save the date for the 24th International Conference, 4th Higher Education Forum for Africa, Asia and Latin America (HEFAALA) Symposium and Masterclasses | 13-17 April 2026 | ETHIOPIA
IAU New Member - January 2026
We are delighted to welcome a new Member Institution to the International Association of Universities (IAU).
Navigating Student Mobility in an Era of Geopolitical Shifts
The Student Mobility Summit 2025, hosted by the University of Barcelona, brought together higher education leaders , adminstrators, and stakeholders from across Europe to examine the evolving landscape of international student mobility.
IAU Note on Rankings Released
This note, written by an expert group and approved by the IAU Adminsitrative Board, is in Support of the Report of the UNU-Convened Independent Expert Group on Global University Rankings
UNESCO ESD-NET Europe–North America Regional Workshop: Strengthening Collaboration for ESD for 2030
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to part in the UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Regional Meeting held from 21-23 January 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.
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.