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The University of Salvador celebrates it’s 70th anniversary
IAU is pleased to congratulate the University of Salvador on its 70th anniversary.
IAU New Member - February 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome two new member institutions.
35th AULP Meeting – 2026 | Macau | 15–17 June 2026
The 35th Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Language Universities (AULP) will take place in Macau from 15 to 17 June 2026.
Advancing EU–Canada Academic Cooperation
From 25 to 27 February 2026, UNICA Days 2026 took place in Brussels under the theme “EU–Canada Cooperation: Shared Values, Shared Futures”. The event was co-organised by UNICA, the Delegation for Relations with Canada of the European Parliament, the International Association of Universities (IAU), and Science|Business.
Murdoch University first Australian university to receive Responsible Futures Accreditation
Following a student-led sustainability audit, Murdoch University received a two-year accreditation from Responsible Futures.
Open EU Alliance Meeting and Study Visit at UNED
The IAU was pleased to participate in the Annual Meeting of the OpenEU Alliance and to organise the first OpenEU Study Visit at UNED - Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia.
IAU 17th General Conference: Call for Proposals
Framed by the theme “Universities in the Age of AI,” the IAU has opened this call for proposals to identify speakers from different regions of the world that can contribute to the important conversations during breakout sessions of the conference programme.
Global Perspectives at the 2026 Universities Australia Solutions Summit
From 23-25 February 2026, the International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to participate in the Universities Australia Solutions Summit, contributing a strong global perspective to discussions on the future of higher education in a rapidly changing world.
Ilia State University Under Spotlight Amid Education Reforms
In early February 2026, Ilia State University (ISU), an IAU Member in Tbilisi, Georgia, became the focal point of national and international attention due to sweeping higher education reforms introduced by the Georgian government.
EWORA Webinar - How Will AI Shape Gender Equality in Academia? | Register Now!
EWORA Webinar “Gender Equality and Academic Careers in the Age of AI” - 6 March 2026 | 14:00 CET | Online.
Call for participation: EUA Institutional Evaluation Programme expert pool
The European University Association is currently inviting senior university leaders to apply to join the pool of experts of its quality assurance programme, the Institutional Evaluation Programme (EUA-IEP).
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.
IAU New Member - January 2026
We are delighted to welcome a new Member Institution to the International Association of Universities (IAU).