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EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue10 June 2025EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue
Meeting internationalisation leaders’ challenges
Internationalisation and global engagement in higher education are complex and constantly evolving phenomena, the approaches to which vary widely depending on institutional, national and regional contexts. What is similar across contexts, however, is the turbulent environment in which higher education institutions operate. Indeed, today’s unprecedented era of polycrisis presents significant challenges and opportunities for carrying forward effective and transformational internationalisation strategies. It thus requires energised and empowered senior internationalisation leaders.
However, those with seniormost responsibility for the internationalisation / global engagement portfolio at their institutions often operate without easy or regular access to peers facing the same complex circumstances. As such, they require substantive opportunities to connect with such peers in order to reflect, exchange ideas and explore creative solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
The EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue is specifically designed to address this need: providing a meaningful opportunity for participants to strengthen their peer networks and engage in candid conversation with colleagues who share similar high-level responsibilities.
Key information
Participants
The Dialogue is designed for individuals with seniormost responsibility for the internationalisation / global engagement portfolio for their entire HEI (ie at central level). Examples of roles with this type of profile include: Vice-Rector, Vice President, Deputy/Pro Vice-Chancelor, Deputy/Vice Provost, Strategy Director etc.Registration
Before confirmation of admission to the Dialogue, applicants are invited to submit a brief description of their current role and responsibilities to ensure alignment with the participants’ profile.Timing and duration
The Dialogue is conveniently scheduled to precede the EAIE’s 35th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Gothenburg (9-12 September 2025), on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 09:30 – 14:30 (including lunch).Content
The programme will be developed specifically around the interests of the confirmed participants. These interests will be gathered via a pre-event questionnaire designed to capture the core issues, challenges and concerns that the participants are keen to explore in the context of the Dialogue.Format
The Dialogue will consist of facilitated peer-to-peer discussions and networking in a safe and confidential environment. A maximum of 25 participants will be welcomed to the Dialogue, in order to ensure high-relevance, in-depth conversation and engagement.Anticipated outcomes
- Participants in the Dialogue can expect the following outcomes:
- Gain insights from peers in different contexts
- Receive input on professional dilemmas
- Build relations with colleagues with similar high-level responsibilities
Trusted partners
The International Association of Universities (IAU) and the European Association for International Education (EAIE) are globally recognised organisations with deep expertise in the field of higher education internationalisation. They share a common understanding of internationalisation of higher education as an intentional process undertaken by universities and other higher education institution to improve the quality of education and research and, ultimately, to achieve a better, more equitable world. The University of Gothenburg is one of the largest and most wide-ranging universities in Northern Europe. Situated in Sweden’s second-largest institution and with approximately 56,000 students and 6,600 employees, it offers a vibrant academic environment across seven faculties and 38 departments.Cost
150€ per participant to cover local organisation costsDownload the programme description here.
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Responsible Futures International Grant Opportunity28 May 2025Responsible Futures International Grant Opportunity
Beginning with the 2025-26 cohort, the IAU offers one grant to cover the participation of one IAU Member HEI for the Responsible Futures International programme. With the IAU RFI Grant, we hope to increase access and diversity of participating institutions working towards the development of a truly global programme. The grant will cover the participation fee for the full programme, including ad hoc support; the institution will cover the travel and subsistence costs if opting for an audit in person.
Read the full grant description here
is a whole-institution approach to embed holistic sustainability in student learning at higher education institutions. It is a supported change programme and accreditation mark, with over 10 years of experience, delivered in partnership with students. Responsible Futures puts sustainability at the heart of education.
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS) and the International Association of Universities (IAU) partnered in 2023 to launch an international pilot of this long-running Responsible Futures programme. Together, pilot institutions and their students have worked to integrate sustainability into strategies and policies, to embed sustainability across a broad range of disciplines, and to center local/regional perspectives on sustainability. The seven pilot institutions co-created the programme, including the development of an international framework. The institutions are working with the framework and support cohort sessions towards student-led audits to determine Responsible Futures accreditation.
We invite you to read more in the pilot report.If interested, please submit the application form here by 30 June 2025.
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Work with the IAU24 April 2025
Internship Opportunities
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AIUB Joins “Responsible Futures International 2024/25”7 April 2025American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is proud to announce its participation in Responsible Futures International 2024/25, an initiative led by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), and jointly delivered by the International Association of Universities (IAU). This global program partners students with their institutions to embed sustainability in all aspects of student learning, fostering ethical leadership and sustainable practices in academia.
AIUB is honored to be the first and only university from Asia to join this prestigious program, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability on a global scale.
The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at AIUB played a pivotal role in arranging, coordinating, and facilitating this significant collaboration. Through this partnership, AIUB commits to integrating holistic sustainability and climate justice across its curriculum, aligning with international best practices.
The program commenced in December 2024, providing AIUB with access to a comprehensive framework developed by pilot institutions and sector bodies. This framework assists partnerships in legitimizing and mainstreaming education for sustainable development, supporting transformative changes in teaching, learning, strategies, and policies in collaboration with students.
Since its commencement in 2013, over 39 institutions and students’ unions have participated in Responsible Futures, representing nearly 700,000 students across the UK. The launch of the international pilot has added 6 new universities to the network, reaching over 100,000 students globally.
This partnership underscores AIUB’s commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and environmental responsibility. By engaging in this program, AIUB aims to make transformative changes to its educational practices, ensuring that sustainability and climate justice are integral components of the student experience.
For more information, visit: Responsible Futures International
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Artificial Intelligence Institutional Site Visit2 April 2025The IAU is pleased to announce that this year’s Institutional Site Visit will be hosted by Beijing Normal University (BNU) in China from 20-21 August 2025. The University is pleased to welcome IAU Members to learn about their extensive experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform higher education.
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Annual Report 202410 February 2025The International Association of Universities is pleased to present the 2024 Annual Report of activities. In 2024, IAU hosted 9 webinars, published numerous reports and policy statements, strengthened and engaged with our Membership base, and continued our advocacy work for our four priority areas: value based leadership, internationalization, sustainable development and digital transformation. Through these thematic priorities, the IAU has been able to continue project based work to facilitate international collaboration and knowledge production. To learn more about what IAU achieved in 2024, read the latest Annual Report.
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HEIAS Opportunity31 January 2025HEIAS Annual Grant
Each year the IAU reserves a budget to cover one of the HEIAS programmes for one IAU Member HEI. The grant will cover the full fee of the service; the institution will only have to cover the travel and subsistence costs (accommodation and meals) of the members of the expert panel.Eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible, a university applying for this unique grant must be:
An IAU Member in good standing.
Located in a low-income country according to the IAU membership criteria or able to demonstrate that they are facing a particularly difficult financial situation.Application criteria
The application may be submitted by any individual working at the institution, but it must be endorsed by the academic leadership and submitted on behalf of the whole institution. A letter signed by the head of the institution demonstrating this commitment is required.
In order to apply, institutions must complete the online application from.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 28 February 2025.In the application form, the applying institution must identify the HEIAS programme it would like to pursue, explain briefly the reasoning behind the choice, and detail what it aims to achieve thanks to the HEIAS grant support.
If the institution is not located in a low-income country, it must also demonstrate that it is facing difficult financial conditions and therefore in need of a grant. Failure to do so will make the application ineligible. HEIs located in low-income country are exempt from this requirement.
Selection Criteria:
For this first year, institutions will be evaluated based on their application. In successive years, criteria for selection will also consider geographic balance between the different regions of the world, the type of institution, the type of service requested and the period of the year the service would take place.Timeline:
- Applications will be evaluated in March 2025 and the selected institutions will be informed by Friday 28 March 2025 at the latest.
- The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be finalized in April 2025.
- The HEIAS service will start immediately after the signing of the MoU.
- The site visit should ideally take place during the first three months of the year 2026.
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Call for Papers: IAU Horizons vol. 30.131 January 2025Transforming Our World: Shaping the Path Forward
A decade ago, in 2015, the United Nations adopted Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), expanding the concept of sustainable development to encompass inclusive social and economic progress, environmental stewardship, and global peace and security. Designed as a universal and people-centered framework, Agenda 2030 applies to all nations and acknowledges academia as a key partner. However, it fell short of explicitly emphasizing the critical role of higher education in driving sustainable development forward.
With just five years remaining until 2030, progress toward the SDGs remains insufficient. The world continues to face mounting crises, from environmental challenges to geopolitical instability, making the need for bold action more urgent than ever.
The outcomes of the 2023 SDG Summit, the adoption of the UN Pact for the Future in 2024, and annual UN High-Level Political Forums provide valuable insights into the gaps and challenges that lie ahead. By 2027, the UN will decide on the next steps for advancing sustainable development beyond 2030.
In this critical moment, the International Association of Universities (IAU) calls on higher education leaders to reflect on their engagement with the SDGs and to share insights on both the achievements and shortcomings of the current agenda. More importantly, it is an invitation for a forward-looking discussion on the evolving role of higher education in driving transformation beyond 2030.
Key questions for reflection include:
- What changes are needed to accelerate progress toward sustainable development?
- How can universities contribute more effectively, and should their role be redefined?
- What are the lacunas of the current Agenda 2030, is there a need for new goals or refined objectives?
Leaders of higher education institutions are invited to contribute to help shape the road beyond 2030 by sharing their views, perspectives and aspirations for the future through short opinion pieces.
The time to reflect and act is now.
Practical information- The call is directed at the leaders of IAU Member institutions and organizations. Co-authors are welcome.
- Please submit the proposed abstract by 20 February 2025 (midnight CET).
- The deadline for submission of the full opinion piece (max. 800 words) is 15 March 2025.
Submit your abstract here.
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Open Science: The Challenge for Universities31 January 2025 -
IAU Horizons Vol. 29.222 January 2025
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