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Charles University in Prague Master programme in Geopolitics
Applications for the MA programme Geopolitical Studies (GPS), taught exclusively in English, are open until 30 April 2026.
HEIAS Annual Fee Waiver Awarded: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Each year the IAU reserves a budget to offer free of charge some online HEIAS modules for one IAU Member institution. For 2026, the IAU is pleased to work with the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine under the framework of the HEIAS Annual Grant.
Boston College Center for International Higher Education - IHE Issue #126
The Spring 2026 issue of International Higher Education is now available!
Reinforced Partnership between the IAU and EAIE
The IAU is pleased to have recently signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the European Association of International Education (EAIE).
Rebuilding Syria Starts in the Classroom: UNIMED's New Initiative
UNIMED drives new initiative to support Syria’s recovery through Higher Education
UNIMED Launches H-Gaza Project to Support Palestinian Researchers
The Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED) has launched a pilot project: Research Horizons for Gaza (H-Gaza)
European University Viadrina - Summer School 2026
This Summer course will deal in detail specifically and exclusively with the European system for the protection of human rights
Transforming Higher Education: Global Collaboration on Visioning and Action
The IAU was pleased to participate in the 12 March 2026 launch of the UNESCO publication “Transforming higher education: Global collaboration on visioning and action,” a landmark roadmap designed to reimagine and strengthen the higher education sector worldwide.
Opportunity for Students: Global Competition on Design for Futures (GCD4F) 2026
Students interested in artificial intelligence, innovation, and future-focused solutions are invited to participate in the Global Competition on Design for Futures (GCD4F) 2026.
EURASHE 35TH Annual Conference
Join the EURASHE 35th Annual Conference, taking place on 17-18 June 2026 at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Join UNESCO’s 5th webinar on the Global Convention on Higher Education!
Topic: “Different Kinds of Learning – Ensuring Fair Recognition.”
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.