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Celebrating 75 Years of the IAU
Celebrating 75 years of international higher education collaboration…
IAU Advances Global Collaboration for Equitable Higher Education at the Global Education Coalition Meeting 2026
On 23-24 March the IAU attended the sixth annual Global Education Coalition meeting convened under the theme “Turning vision into value: Transforming education together.”
Call for applications of TWAS Grants for Transformative and Collaborative Research in the Middle East and North Africa (GTCR-MENA) Region
UNESCO-TWAS is launching a new programme to strengthen the research capacity of selected countries in the MENA region.
Makerere University -Masters & PhD Scholarship Opportunities
Makerere University launches a call for applications for fifty (50) Master’s and twelve (12) PhD scholarships.
Magtymguly Turkmen State University - International Conference on Cultural Heritage
International Scientific and Practical Conference to be held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University
IAU New Members - March 2026
The Association of International Universities is pleased to welcome four new member institutions and an affiliate member.
ASEFInnoLab7 White Paper Lab - Call for Interest
ASEF is launching a Call for Interest for the ASEFInnoLab7 White Paper Lab
ESN invites you to take part in the ESCI survey
Your voice matters: ESN invites you to join the ESCI survey
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.