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Dear Members of the International Association of Universities (IAU)
Dear Members of the higher education community,
During this time of health crisis and unprecedented lock-down of universities across the different continents, we wish to express our support to you and to the entire academic community. It is a time that reminds us to what extent we are all connected and to what extent we must stand together to respond to the global challenges of our time.
Leaders of the universities and academic staff around the world are working tremendously hard to lessen the disruption of learning and research and to ensure that their universities continue to carry out operations despite the lock-down measures. This requires fast responses, innovative thinking and teamwork.
In anticipation of the COVID-19 pandemic easing over the coming months and international travel restrictions lifting, we are continuing to plan for the IAU 16th General Conference, which is scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November 2020 at University College Dublin (UCD), in Ireland. Should it become necessary to postpone the conference, we will let you know. We are planning for a very timely and stimulating event.
However, in light of the current situation, we are fully aware that your priorities may not include planning for the end of the year, but rather to cope with the crisis that all experience today. Thus, for now, we ask you to save the dates of the IAU Conference in your calendar and, at an appropriate time, we will get back to you with an official invitation and all the information that you will need in order to start planning to take an active part in this event.
We very much look forward to unite in solidarity as leaders of universities and other higher education institutions around the world to debate the relevance and value of universities to society, also to consider the COVID19 pandemic and to analyse its repercussions on the higher education sector.
Beyond the thematic part of the conference, IAU General Conferences are also the decision-making body of the Association. They take place every four years, elect the new IAU President and Members of the IAU Administrative Board and adopt the new strategic plan for the next four years. It is your chance to get even more actively engaged with your Association. Please do get in touch with us to receive further information on Board engagement (contact: n.poulton@iau-aiu.net).
We wish you and the entire community all the best during these disruptive times and look forward to learning from this experience and exchange across borders when we meet in Dublin, also to celebrate 70 years of international collaboration.
Sincerely Yours,
Pam Fredman Andrew Deeks Hilligje van ‘t Land
IAU President IAU Board Member IAU Secretary General
University College Dublin (UCD)
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IAU Global Survey for higher education institutions on the impact of Covid-19
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By taking part in IAU Global Survey, you will be able to share if and how your institution is affected by the current global health crisis. The results will help monitor the situation worldwide and learn about innovative solutions being developed to address the situation and ensure that international higher education cooperation continues and to plan ahead.
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IAU celebrates 70 years of International Collaboration
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IAU collects short essays to celebrate its 70th anniversary! The essays will be published in a Celbratory Book to be launched at the 16th General Conference, in November 2020. The 70 essays to be selected will focus on relevant higher education themes and challenges; point to key societal issues to which higher education contributes; and look at higher education transformation over time and around the world. Papers may revisit the past, analyse the present, or boldly look into the future.
If you wish to be part of this project, please submit an abstract by 10 April 2020.
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IAU HESD Global Cluster: New Lead for SDG4
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The IAU Global Cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) advocates for the key role that HEIs play in achieving the UN Agenda 2030. This global endeavor engages universities in addressing all 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). The IAU HESD Cluster consists of 16 leads from HEIs globally, one for each SDG; IAU leads the work on SDG 17 - Global Partnerships. The lead universities work with ‘satellite’ institutions on concrete projects to advance a particular SDG, all the while ensuring synergies among all goals.
We are pleased to announce that IAU Member, York University, Toronto, Canada, has taken over the function as Lead institution for the Cluster work on SDG 4: Quality Education.
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IAU and UNESCO Lifelong Learning Institute (UIL) pilot project
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IAU is pleased to announce the launch of the pilot phase of a Global Survey on Higher Education Institutions’ Contribution to Lifelong Learning (LLL) developed in the context of a comprehensive research project carried out by UIL, IAU and key organisations around the world. 25 universities take part in the pilot phase of the project. The full Survey will be launched in September. Plan on taking part!
Contact Lianne Guerra l.guerra@iau-aiu.net
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IAU releases its 2019 Annual lReport
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The Report is available in digital format and provides an overview of IAU activities and accomplishments, for the IAU financial the year starting on 1 October 2018 and ending on 31 September 2019.
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IAU on board the UNESCO Futures of Education
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In the current context of Covid-19 pandemic, the future of education is now. The UNESCO Futures of Education initiative is thus particularly relevant as it aims to rethink education and shape the future of humanity. The UNESCO Futures of Education initiative was launched in September 2019 with the intent to open broad global consultations, foster co-creation, catalyze collective intelligence and generate global and inclusive debates on various education-related themes.
IAU sits on the Advisory Board and was pleased to take part in the first global virtual Meeting in March. Dr. Hilligje van’t Land, IAU Secretary General, reminded participants that “values need to underpin the education we want.”
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IAU has welcomed six new Members in March!
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Click on the flags to learn more about the new members!
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Bangladesh
>>Turkmen Agricultural University
Turkmenistan
Democratic Republic of Congo
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Members and Partners in action
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IAU Virtual Global Meeting of Associations & Organisations
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On 3 April 2020, IAU held a first virtual Global Meeting of IAU Member Associations and Organisations to exchange on initiatives that each of them undertake in the context of the current COVID 19 pandemic. Joint initiatives are being envisaged in regards to the future of higher education during and after this very disruptive period. Initiatives discussed included: internationalisation, international cooperation, student and staff health and well being, sharing of tools and practices, digitalisation, quality education, higher education values.
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EUA webinar series conference
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In response to the current health crisis, the European Association of Universities has had to cancel its 2020 Annual Conference but decided to replace it with a series of webinars based on selected sessions of the conference on the theme: Universities Building a Better Europe. The webinar series will start on 17 April 2020.
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OneHE
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OneHE, a higher education organisation is providing support, tips and resources for academics to move to online teaching considering the current situation worldwide. This includes, among others, information on how to get started with online teaching, where to find free training courses, and what technologies and tools to use.
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Webinars on the Future of higher education
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Together with Boston College, IAU will offer a series of three webinars on the future of higher education and internationalisation. These will take place on 5, 12 and 19 May 2020. Save the dates! More information will be available soon!
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Covid-19 in higher education: Resources document
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IAU is closely monitoring the impact of Covid-19 on higher educations around the world and has developped a Resources page for the community to keep abreast of best practices and initiatives undertaken by various organizations and institutions.
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Post pandemic outlook for HE is bleakest for the poorest
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"In the midst of crisis, with the scope and outcomes largely unclear, it is too early to accurately predict the broader implications of the coronavirus pandemic for higher education or for society in general. [...] We think that, broadly, global higher education will remain fundamentally stable. But significant short-, medium- and perhaps long-term consequences and disruptions are inevitable – and becoming increasingly serious as the crisis continues."
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International Handbook of Universities
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The IAU International Handbook of Universities (IHU), published by Palgrave Macmillan, UK, provides detailed information on Education Systems and higher education institutions around the world offering at least a four-year degree or a four-year professional diploma. The 29th edition of the IHU was released in eformat and is available in print on demand.
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Send us info about your upcoming initiatives!
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