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IAU is pleased to present the latest issue of IAU Horizons (vol. 25. No.1). This issue’s 'In Focus' section features 26 articles providing for a global perspective on How financing models are influencing the future of higher education. This theme was of key importance for Universities and HEIs pre COVID-19 pandemic and will be even more so in the medium and long term. These papers provide for a rich basis for future debates.
This issue also informs about IAU recent activities related to its strategic priorities (Internationalization, Sustainable Development, Technology) and suggests ways to get involved ; it reports on the IAU 2019 International Conference and presents the upcoming 16th General Conference to be hosted by University College Dublin, in Ireland on 3-6 November 2020
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Attend IAU Webinar Series on the Future of Higher Education
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IAU is very pleased to announce its collaboration with the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) to offer a series of free webinars on the Future of Higher Education in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The three webinars will take place on 5, 12 and 19 May; each will focus on a specific aspect of the future of higher education.
Space is limited so make sure to register now!
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IAU 16th General Conference: call for proposals!
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IAU continues to welcome proposals for presentations at its 16th General Conference – UCD Ireland, 3-6 November 2020. The Conference will focus on Relevance and value of universities to future society'. It will provide for a unique opportunity to debate the impacts of COVI-19 on HE and the new role for higher education in building a sustainable, healthy, just and inclusive future society. Topics on the agenda include: the importance of academic values and of international cooperation through higher education; the impact of digital transformation in time of crisis and beyond; the role of education and research in Agenda 2030. Deadline for proposal submission: 15 May.
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IAU takes part in the development of an instrument on ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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The week of 20 April, IAU attended the UNESCO Expert Meeting for the development of an instrument on ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). An Open Consultation will be undertaken between May and July. IAU calls upon its Members interested in being part of this process to express their interest to Trine Jensen - t.jensen@iau-aiu.net.
Higher education plays a crucial role in shaping the digital transformation - this is a great opportunity to shape the principles and values laying the ground for the future of AI!
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Covid-19: Resources for the higher education community
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A Resources webpage gathering global news, recommendations, reports, tools and calls is now available on IAU website to help higher education institutions cope with the current situation.
Please share with us the initiatives that your institution/organization has undertaken in response to the current crisis, for publication on the IAU website! Send an email to a.sudic@iau-aiu.net and s.andriambolo@iau-aiu.net
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IAU took part in Steering Committee for Education Policy and Practice meeting
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| On 24 April, IAU Secretary General, Hilligje van't Land, took part in the Steering Committee for Education Policy and Practice (CDPPE) virtual meeting where 80 delegates shared their experiences and challenges in ensuring the right to education during the COVID-19 crisis. Almost all European countries face similar challenges in adjusting to online learning, organizing exams and assessment of students at all levels of education, reopening schools and universities as confinement is gradually eased. |
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IAU celebrates 70 years of international cooperation
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Founded in 1950, under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Association of Universities (IAU) is the leading global association of higher education institutions and organisations from around the world. This year IAU celebrates 70 years of international cooperation bringing together the global higher education community from around the world for debate and action of common concern.
Celebrate with us by sharing your experience working with IAU on Twitter, using the hashtag #IAUat70 and tagging @IAU_IAU
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IAU has welcomed new Members recently!
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Bangladesh
>> Turkmen Agricultural University
Turkmenistan
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Members and Partners in action
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International Survey on student opinions and attitudes towards sustainability and education
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Students Organizing for Sustainability International is conducting the largest global survey on student opinions and attitudes towards sustainability. The data collected will be used to produce an engaging report with the hopes of leveraging action to transform education and society for a more sustainable and fair future.
SOS International seeks universities willing to communicate about the survey to their students in exchange for insightful data that will help inform their own sustainability work.
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Survey on Work-life Balance post Covid-19
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Bournemouth University has launched a survey on "Work-Life Balance post Covid-19". BU invites academics, at all career stages to contribute voluntarily to this research that aims to assess the impacts of the Covid-19 outbreak on all academics work/life balance. By understanding the impacts, concerns and coping mechanisms, BU hopes to identify lessons learned to inform what universities and individuals can do to nurture good work/life balance of all academics.
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International Higher Education: Special issue #102
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The Boston College Center for International Higher Education has released a special issue (#102) of the International Higher Education journal, published by DUZ, including IAU's contribution. This issue presents a global picture of Covid-19's impact in higher education. Challenges, responses to the crisis and opportunities in various world regions are discussed.
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Universities must help shape the post-COVID-19 world
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In this article co-authored by IAU Secretary General, Hilligje van't Land, the authors insist on the importance of a "post-COVID-19 world [which] must be based on the values we cherish: democracy, human rights and the rule of law as well as social justice, inclusion and equity. Higher education can add momentum by renewing our commitment to our core values of academic freedom, institutional autonomy and engagement by students, faculty and staff, and re-emphasising the role of higher education institutions as societal actors for the public good."
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Reference Guide:
Joint Programmes from A to Z
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Nuffic, an IAU partner, published an updated reference guide for practitioners covering all aspects that need to be taken into account when developing and managing joint programmes with partners in another country. The guide focuses on programmes leading to a joint, double or multiple degree offered by HEIs in different countries. It is rooted in a European context, but most aspects covered are basic elements that need to be taken into account in any joint programme development around the world.
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Send us info about your upcoming initiatives!
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