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IAU joins UNESCO Global Education Coalition13 August 2020
The International Association of Universities joins the Global Education Coalition launched by UNESCO
IAU joins forces with UNESCO and partners from around the world to ensure that #LearningNeverStops. UNESCO Global Education Coalition seeks to facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for children and youth during this period of sudden and unprecedented educational disruption through three main objectives: supporting the equitable continuation of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring a full and fair return to education following the pandemic, strengthening learning systems for the future.IAU supports leaders of universities and other higher education institutions around the world by facilitating collaboration and exchange on solutions to the challenges encountered during the pandemic; IAU monitors impacts on the higher education sector, shares solutions and identifies key issues for higher education in the post-pandemic world.
Amongst its activities to support the higher education sector during the pandemic, IAU published a first Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education and recently published a new report on Regional/National Perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
IAU also developed a series of webpages gathering resources related to COVID-19.
>>> Learn more about the Global Education Coalition
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New IAU Report: Regional & National Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education12 August 2020The International Association of Universities publishes a new report on Regional & National Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
Following the publication of its First Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education, the International Association of Universities (IAU) releases a new report providing Regional and National Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education .
The IAU’s first Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education was conceived to better understand the disruption caused by COVID-19 across higher education institutions worldwide and to investigate the first measures undertaken by them. It aimed to capture a description of the impact of COVID-19 at the global level and on higher education in the broader sense, including all areas: teaching & learning, research, and community engagement.
In order to complement the report and shed some light on the above mentioned topics, IAU called its member organizations to contribute to a new report focusing on Regional/National perspectives by contextualizing the results of the IAU global survey in their local realities and providing additional information.
The report presents success stories at regional and national level in Asia, Europe, and North America.
>>> DISCOVER THE REPORT! <<<
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A new statement to reaffirm the importance of international Higher Education24 July 2020The International Association of Universities contributes to the publication of a new Statement on the importance of international higher education and research
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Network of International Education Associations (NIEA) whose IAU is the coordinator, publishes a statement reaffirming the importance of international higher education and research, calling for governments and higher education institutions around the world to support international collaboration as an essential means to finding solutions to global issues, which manifest differently in various local contexts.
The statement calls for:
National governments to:- Ensure higher education entities are considered key stakeholders in achieving sustainable development;
- Support international higher education and research;
- Increase access to international higher education opportunities globally;
- Ensure equality;
- Increase openness to and promote innovation in cooperation in research and internationalization of higher education
Higher Education Institutions to:- Promote and participate in cross-sectoral collaboration;
- Improve knowledge development and dissemination;
- Increase diversity and eliminate discrimination;
- Develop co-curricular programmes and implement Internationalization at Home;
- Make an Institutional commitment to society.
The International Association of Universities (IAU):
Fully supports the NIEA call towards national governments around the world; Invites its members to implement the NIEA actions called for, to foster the advancement of international higher education and research.>> Not a Member of IAU yet?
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Join IAU at the Virtual High Level Political Forum!10 July 2020The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the yearly conference of the United Nations where governments, UN Agencies and civil society come together to discuss the achievements that have been made towards Agenda 2030.
This year, the event will be held virtually and will be dedicated to the theme: "Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development." IAU holds the Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) which allows the Association to take an active part in this high level event. The Consultative Status is the highest status granted by the United Nations to non-governmental organizations.
In the framework of the HLPF, IAU will take part in various virtual side events and will co-organize a series of virtual events, together with partners and Members. Amongst these, IAU is co-organizing a workshop on 13 July 2020 from 9:00 to 10:30am EST on the theme Teaching, Learning and Integrating the SDGs at universities and beyond - Linking to the Decade of Action with ACU/AUF, ICAE and The SDG Academy. You can register to attend the workshop and other events!
>>> Learn more about IAU at the HLPF!<<<
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Sign up for a free webinar on Internationalization strategies post-COVID-1918 June 2020IAU Webinar on The Future of higher Education: Internationalization strategies post COVID-19
IAU, in collaboration with Boston College International Centre for Higher Education, offers a unique opportunity to attend a webinar with higher education experts from different regions of the world who will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on internationalization and the kind of internationalization strategies that higher education institutions may have to develop in the post COVID-19 era.
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2020
Time: 8:00 am ET – 9:30 am ET / 14:00 - 15:30 CEST (Paris time)The webinar will address questions such as:
• What is the future of internationalization?
• Is the post-COVID-19 world an opportunity to rethink and reorient internationalization?
• Will internationalization become more inclusive?
• Is the post-COVID-19 world an opportunity to foster collaboration rather than competition in research?>> Speakers:
• Chika Seehole, Pretoria University, South Africa, on perspectives from Africa
• Vidya Yeravdekar, Symbiosis University, India, on perspectives from Asia
• Irina Ferencz, Academic Cooperation Association, on perspectives from Europe
• José Celso Freire Junior, UNESP, Brazil, on perspectives from Latin America
• Robin Helms, American Council on Education, on perspectives from North America>> Moderators:
• Hilligje van’t Land, Secretary General, International Association of Universities
• Hans de Wit, Director, Centre for International Higher Education, Boston College
• Giorgio Marinoni, Manager, HE and Internationalization, International Association of UniversitiesRecordings and presentations from past webinars are available here.
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Call for papers in IAU Horizons: Imagining Higher Education in a Post-Pandemic World16 June 2020Contribute to the "In Focus" section of the next issue of IAU Horizons (25.2) dedicated to the theme "Imagining Higher Education in a Post-Pandemic World"
While it is impossible to predict the future, it is important to assess and discuss the risks and opportunities deriving from the disruption and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. From one day to another higher education institutions had to adapt to a completely different situation in order to carry out their mission. They had to rely on agility, goodwill, and innovation alongside digital means in order to minimise the disruptions and continue activities to the extent possible despite drastically changed working conditions. In most cases, the lockdown measures have impacted all levels of activities at institutions from the overall governance, teaching & learning, research, student recruitment and enrolment, assessments and exams to community engagement activities (cf. IAU Global Impact Survey).
The purpose of this ‘In Focus’ section is not to showcase the temporary measures put in place to deal with the crisis, but rather:
to provide reflections and analytical perspectives about how the crisis will influence the future of higher education in a post pandemic world; look at what will be the key priorities emerging from the health crisis and addressing the economic and social crisis that it has triggered. a call for higher education leaders to express their concerns and views on the major risks the sector will be facing moving forward as well as the opportunities emerging from this time of change.The degree of the disruptions, the consequences and the long term impact will be diverse in different parts of the world - yet, we believe it is crucial to bring together voices from all regions of the world to discuss what is at stake for higher education moving forward.
If you wish to contribute to the ’In Focus’ section of the next issue of IAU Horizons, please send your expression of interest (max. 800 words) to Trine Jensen explaining what topic you wish to address and share a few lines about the scope of the article.Deadline for expression of interest: 6 July 2020
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Register for a webinar on the Future of Academic Freedom11 June 2020Join IAU’s next webinar, in partnership with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation/CIGQ, on the Future of Acamedic Freedom!
Academic freedom has emerged as an issue of profound importance during the past few years, especially as we have seen changes in governments around the world. It is receiving even more attention now, given the Covid-19 pandemic and the current social unrest around race and equity.
The Webinar will debate the contours of academic freedom both as it relates to institutions and quality assurance: What rights and obligations are attached to it from a European, Latin American and Scholars at risk perspectives, and how these concepts are being challenged today?
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Time: 8:00 am ET – 9:30 am ET / 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Speakers: Robert Quinn, Scholars at Risk; Marcelo Knobel, Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil; Sjur Bergen, Head of Education Department, Council of EuropeThe webinar is free of charge.
Presentations and recordings from previous webinars are available here.
For more information about the Council for Higher Education Accreditation/CIGQ, please visit www.chea.org.
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IAU and UNESCO IESALC tie-up to boost the use of evidence in higher education policymaking4 June 2020The International Association of Universities (IAU) and the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO IESALC) have teamed up to boost quality and equity in higher education, through a series of joint activities in globally and in particular in Latin America and the Caribbean. The activities are intended to increase the evidence base for better policy-making on higher education, both at national and institutional level.
UNESCO IESALC and the IAU will cooperate on the publication of regional reports drawing on IAU’s global surveys and thus disseminating the available evidence in critical areas such as the contribution of higher education to the Sustainable Development Goals, the digitalization of higher education, the internationalization of higher education, and the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, among others.
The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) was created by the UNESCO General Conference in 1997, replacing the Regional Center for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (CRESALC for its Spanish abbreviation) established in 1974. It is the sole specialized institute of the United Nations system with the mission to contribute to the improvement of higher education in member States. Its biennial work program and budget are approved at the UNESCO General Conference. The Institute, established in Caracas (Venezuela) since its inception, is governed by a Governing Board whose members are appointed by the Director General of UNESCO.
The International Association of Universities (IAU) was founded in 1950, under the auspices of UNESCO. It is the leading global association of higher education institutions and organisations from around the world. IAU brings together its Members from more than 130 countries for reflection and action on common priorities. IAU is an independent, non-governmental organization. It acts as the global voice of higher education to UNESCO and other international higher education organizations, and provides a global forum for leaders of institutions and associations. Its services are available on the priority basis to Members but also to organisations, institutions and authorities concerned with higher education, as well as to individual policy and decision-makers, specialists, administrators, teachers, researchers and students. IAU is an official partner of UNESCO (Associate status) and has been given special consultative status by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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IAU 16th General Conference Postponed - New dates announced!3 June 2020IAU 16th General Conference: New dates announced!
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the International Association of Universities has made the difficult decision to postpone the IAU 16th General Conference initially scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November 2020. The new dates announced are 26 to 29 October 2021.
The high degree of uncertainty about the future, about travel opportunities, and about organizing safe gatherings entails that the current conditions do not allow IAU to ensure wide participation from around the world in November this year. The IAU was formed to foster exchange and international collaboration among universities and other higher education institutions. Being able to offer a truly global and inclusive event to leaders of higher education worldwide is thus essential to IAU!
Please mark the new dates in your calendar and make sure to attend this important event. The theme of the Conference, Relevance and value of universities to future society, remains of utmost importance as we prepare to confront the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with their fantastic team, we look forward to welcoming you to University College Dublin (UCD), an IAU Member, in 2021!
More information about the IAU 16th General Conference will be made available on the IAU Global Events page page in due time. In the meantime, make sure that you are registered for the IAU Newsletter or Twitter to receive the information to attend webinars planned to unfold throughout the year allowing IAU Members and beyond to continue to exchange and discuss important topics of concern online.
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New webinar on the Future of Higher Education: Sign up now!2 June 2020New webinar on the Future of Higher Education: Sign up now!
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is pleased to continue its series of free webinars on the Future of Higher Education.
Results of the 1st IAU Global Survey on the impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education will be presented by Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager, HE and Internationalization.
When? Tuesday 9 June 2020 - 15:30 - 17:00 CEST (Paris time).A panel of HE experts will comment on the results of the IAU Global Survey. The panel members are:
Hans de Wit, Director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College
Michael Gaebel, Higher Education Policy Director, European University Association
Marta Losada, Dean of Science, New York University Abu DhabiAttendees will have the opportunity to exchange in real time during the webinar!
Recordings and presentations from previous webinar sessions are available here.
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