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IAU New Members - April 202529 April 2025
We are pleased to welcome four new members :
Beijing Normal University, China
Modern University for Business and Science, Lebanon
Al-Mustaqbal University, Iraq
Donja Gorica University, MontenegroIAU thanks them for joining the Association and for their commitment to the higher education community.
For more information about becoming an IAU Member, please refer to the IAU Membership page : https://www.iau-aiu.net/Join-IAU
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University Mohammed VI Polytechnic – News updates from UM6P Morocco28 April 2025Science Week 2025 in Benguerir
In March 2025, UM6P hosted its annual Science Week, bringing together researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to showcase innovation in science and technology. Key topics included sustainability, green technologies, and scientific entrepreneurship. Student-led projects in water, agriculture, and environmental science were featured, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Link : UM6P SCIENCE WEEK 2025 – UM6P SCIENCE WEEK 2025Launch of Executive Masters by TechniX School
TechniX, UM6P’s engineering school, launched its first Executive Master programs in March 2025. These programs target professionals seeking to enhance their skills in metallurgy, corrosion, and industrial innovation, supporting advanced industrial capacity in Africa. Link : https://www.um6p.ma/en/technix-launched-its-first-executive-masters-programs#:~:text=On%20the%2026th%20and%2027th,expertise%20within%20the%20OCP%20ecosystem.
UM6P and MIT Sandbox Collaboration – 2025
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University continues its strategic collaboration with the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund, aiming to boost entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.
Through the UM6P Explorer Program, students and young innovators receive seed funding (up to 250,000 MAD), mentorship, and training to develop high-impact startups. The 2025 Spring cohort marked a new milestone, with expanded support and broader institutional participation. Link: https://explorer.um6pventures.com/
Innovation and collaboration highlighted during UM6P’s participation in GITEX AFRICA 2025
From April 12 to 16, UM6P took part in GITEX AFRICA 2025 under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, continuing its role as a key partner in this major tech forum. Over 12 departments showcased innovations in digital tech, deeptech, and applied research, with prototypes and solutions for education, health, and energy. UM6P also joined panels on AI, digital sovereignty, and climate-smart tech, while signing multiple partnerships with diverse stakeholders to strengthen innovation and capacity building in Africa.
Link : Innovation and collaboration highlighted during UM6P’s participation in GITEX AFRICAUM6P – PARIS, France
1. Station F Launch and NextAfrica Accelerator
UM6P officially opened its space at Station F, the world’s largest startup campus, in Paris. At the same event, UM6P launched NextAfrica, a cross-continental acceleration program for African and European startups in GreenTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech. The program offers dual immersion between Paris and Morocco, infrastructure access, and mentorship by African and European innovation leaders.
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Queen’s University Global Engagement | Canada-Mexico initiative24 April 2025Queen’s has partnered with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada to establish the Mexico-Canada Research and Learning Hub, aimed at fostering closer ties among Mexican and Canadian researchers, academics, and students. The hub will facilitate connections, encourage collaboration, and continue the momentum of several ongoing research and academic connections between the countries.
The hub’s launch coincides with the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations between Mexico and Canada. Ambassador of Mexico to Canada Carlos Joaquín González and Vice-Provost (Global Engagement) Sandra den Otter formalized the initiative at a signing ceremony on Apr. 1, 2025, attended by Queen’s leaders, faculty, staff, students, embassy representatives, and notable guests, including Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) President Alejandro Adem, Queen’s Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Matthew Evans, and Vice-Principal (Research) Nancy Ross. Read more here
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EWORA Conference 2025: "Gender Equality in the Academy is Fragile: Is Values-Led Leadership the Answer?"22 April 2025The European Women Rectors Association (EWORA) is pleased to announce its 2025 conference, focused on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality in higher education. The event will take place on 26–27 June 2025 at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Lisbon, Portugal.
This year’s theme, “Gender Equality in the Academy is Fragile: Is Values-Led Leadership the Answer?”, will explore the need for leadership that is rooted in values, especially in the context of advancing gender equality within academic institutions.
The two-day event will feature dynamic discussions with esteemed speakers, including leaders in academia, policy, and gender equality. The conference will cover a range of topics, including values-led leadership strategies, policies for promoting gender equality, the importance of fostering inclusive environments, and AI as a cross-cutting issue in universities and research organizations.EWORA is committed to providing a platform for open dialogue, exchanging knowledge, and promoting actionable strategies for overcoming barriers to gender equality in academic leadership.
Join them in Lisbon for this important event and contribute to shaping the future of gender equality in higher education. Please find the program here.
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Wilco Hazeleger appointed new Rector of Utrecht University22 April 2025Utrecht University (UU) has appointed Prof. Dr. Ir. Wilco Hazeleger, UU professor of Climate System Science, as the new Rector Magnificus, effective March 27, 2025. He succeeds Prof. Dr. Henk Kummeling whom we thank for the wonderful support he has provided the IAU in his capacity as Rector and IAU Board Member over the past years. We look forward to his continued support as Board Member of the IAU until the IAU General Conference in Perth in 2026.
The IAU Secretary General, Dr van’t Land, was honored to attend the university’s 389th Dies Natalis celebration at the Dom Church, on March 26, 2025, and during which the handover took place. Utrecht University and the International Association of Universities (IAU) share a long-standing relationship. In 1948, the Dutch Delegation to UNESCO organized the Preparatory Conference. Read more here -
UNACH - JCCAI 2025 International Academic Cooperation and Collaboration Conference15 April 2025The Autonomous University of Chiapas organizes the fourth edition of the International Academic Cooperation and Collaboration days (JCCAI- UNACH 2025). More information below (in Spanish).
La Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas a través de la Coordinación General de Relaciones Interinstitucionales le invita a la cuarta edición de las Jornadas de Cooperación y Colaboración Académica Internacional (JCCAI), Unach 2025.
Fechas:
Miércoles 23 y martes 29 de abril de 2025.Horarios:
· 10:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. (CdMx, Centroamérica)
· 11:00 a. m. a 13:30 p. m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Perú)
· 12:00 a 14:30 p. m. (República Dominicana, Venezuela)
· 13:00 a 15:30 p. m. (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Uruguay)
· 17:00 a 19:30 p. m. (España, Francia, Países Bajos))Programa:
Sesión 1: miércoles 23 de abril de 2025
Hora (CdMx)
Actividad
10:00 – 10:15
Apertura
10:15 – 11:00
“Horizonte Europa: programa europeo para el fomento de la investigación y la innovación”
Mtra. Viktoria Bodnarova
Coordinadora Regional de EURAXESS en América Latina y el Caribe, Colombia
11:00 – 11:45
"Estrategias para la cooperación científica internacional universitaria"
Dra. Luisa F. Echeverría King
Directora de Diplomacia y Cooperación Científica Internacional de la Universidad Simón Bolívar de Colombia.
11:45 – 12:30
“Prioridades en la Cooperación Académica entre Estados Unidos y México”
Lic. Mayra Vásquez Santos
Especialista en Educación Superior
Oficina de Diplomacia Pública en la Embajada de los Estados Unidos en México.12:30 – 12:40 Cierre
Sesión 2: martes 29 de abril de 2025
Hora (CdMx)
Actividad
10:00 – 10:15
Apertura
10:15 – 11:00
“Manteniendo espacios de cooperación con los Estados Unidos ante los desafíos actuales”
Dr. Gerardo Blanco Ramírez
Director del Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College, Estados Unidos.
11:00 – 11:45
“Programa de Capacitación Técnica de la Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Japón (JICA) México”
Lic. Judith García Hernández
Oficial de Programas de Cooperación Técnica
Lic. Andrea Verde García
Oficial de Programas de Cooperación Técnica
Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Japón (JICA)
11:45 – 12:30
"Programas y acciones de cooperación académica impulsados desde la ANUIES"
Mtra. Brenda Elizabeth Galaviz Aragón
Directora de Internacionalización de la Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
12:30 – 12:40 CierreEnlaces:
Zoom: https://unach-mx.zoom.us/meeting/register/KdxCjScLR3C7e_oBdWnpTwNota: Repetir el registro para cada sesión.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgriunachObjetivo:
Dar a conocer diversas estrategias de cooperación y colaboración académica internacional desarrolladas por organismos multilaterales, gobiernos, agencias de cooperación, asociaciones de instituciones de educación superior y universidades para el desarrollo de programas conjuntos de docencia, investigación, extensión y gestión universitaria.Reconocimiento:
Cumplir con el 80 por ciento del tiempo de permanencia en línea. -
Charles University - TAH Impact Academy Summer Courses 2025 in Prague11 April 2025Charles University, as a founding member of the TAH Centre, is pleased to introduce the TAH Impact Academy’s inaugural summer courses. Taking place in Prague, these professional development opportunities bring together experts from technology, art, and humanities fields to create a genuine transdisciplinary learning environment. Faculty members and researchers from your institution are invited to participate in either "Art-Tech for Higher Education" (July 14-17) or "Future Tech & Social Justice" (August 11-14). Both courses are eligible for Erasmus+ funding, with applications closing May 31, 2025. Discover more at : tah-centre.org/academy-en.
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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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Yarmouk University - 5th International Education Week3 April 2025Yarmouk University is pleased to invite you to the 5th International Education Week, themed "Global Partnerships for Digital Transformation, Inclusion, and Sustainable Higher Education", which will be held from May 20 to 23, 2025, on the Yarmouk University campus in Irbid, Jordan.
Read more at : https://iw.yu.edu.jo/
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IAU New Members - March 20251 April 2025
We are pleased to welcome two new members :
Trisakti Institute of Tourism, Indonesia
Open University of Cyprus, CyprusIAU thanks them for joining the Association and for their commitment to the higher education community.
For more information about becoming an IAU Member, please refer to the IAU Membership page : https://www.iau-aiu.net/Join-IAU
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