International Association of Universities

“Ensuring the trustworthiness of science requires constant vigilance by scientists and their institutions, particularly universities.” IAU Administrative Board Member Peter Aronsson, Vice Chancellor of Linnaeus University, Sweden, and IAU Manager for Digital Transformation Trine Jensen recently sat down with Brazilian Journal Ciência & Cultura. Their discussions brought to the forefront the work of the IAU Open Science Expert Group and the recently published report which provides recommendations to universities all over the world concerning adoption and implementation of Open Science policies. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e4NdSazX #openscience #transparency #science #university #universities #highereducation #HigherEd

🎉 75 Years of Advancing Higher Education Worldwide!  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the International Association of Universities (IAU)! Since its founding in 1950 in Nice, France, the IAU has fostered international collaboration, shaped higher education policy, promoted social transformation, and championed values-based leadership. Over the past 75 years, the IAU has played a crucial role in supporting universities worldwide by developing key publications, advocating for institutional autonomy, and advancing initiatives in internationalization and sustainable development, amongst others.   As we reflect on this journey, we invite you to share your perspective: What would you like to learn more about regarding the IAU’s history and impact over the past 75 years?  📌 The origins and founding story of IAU  📖 Key milestones in policy development and advocacy  🌍 IAU's role in fostering international collaboration  🔮 The evolution of IAU’s vision for the future of higher education Vote in the poll & share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of higher education collaboration together. ✨ #HigherEducation #HigherEd #Universities #IAU75

Last week, we were pleased to bring together the 2024-2025 cohort of the Executive Leadership Programme #ELP for Module 5: Building Effective Teams. Led by Renée T. White, Provost of The New School, NY, USA, the discussion focused on: ✅ The role of context in leadership—understanding stability, change, and flexibility in organisations. ✅ Key characteristics of effective teams, including structure & clarity, dependability, #PsychologicalSafety, and impact. ✅ The importance of #diversity and #inclusion in fostering innovation and success. ✅ Strategies for #ChangeManagement, communication, and celebrating team achievements. This session was a great reminder that leadership isn't just about managing people—it's about empowering them! Learn more about the ELP: https://lnkd.in/gXhxP7AM #Leadership #TeamBuilding #HigherEd #HigherEducation

📢 Registrations are now open for the 2025-2026 cohort of the IAU Executive Leadership Programme (#ELP)! The ELP is a unique capacity building programme designed for #university leaders to come together from around the world to learn from eminent higher education #experts and leaders. Registrations are open through 📅 October 2025, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXhxP7AM Apply today: https://lnkd.in/dhzEMfJH

This week, we at the IAU Secretariat are very pleased to welcome Riu Gabriel R. to our team in Paris as a Communications and Media #Intern! Riu will be working on overall IAU Communications, but he will particuarly contribute to the communications around the upcoming celebration of the IAU's 75th Anniversary this year #IAU75. About Riu: Riu Gabriel Rodriguez is a Communications and Media Intern at IAU, pursuing an MSc in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Research and Education, specializing in Learning Sciences, at the Learning Planet Institute, Université Paris Cité. He has previously held the position of Communications Officer at the University of the Philippines Diliman - Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, where he collaborated with students and university stakeholders to cover and organize large-scale events and programs. Riu also worked as an Instructional Design and Media Officer at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute - Education Division, where he developed online learning materials and collaborated with experts in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA). His areas of interest include Education in Emergencies (#EiE), Education for Sustainable Development (#ESD), and digital transformation in education. Riu is fluent in both English and Filipino, with a basic understanding of French, and is currently based in Paris. Welcome to the team, Riu!

Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about transformating education for sustainability from #StudentLeaders within the framework of the Responsible Futures programme! The IAU works closely with Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) on the Responsible Futures #International programme. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dpcfEAeC

🌍📢 This past weekend, International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world! In honor of this day, we are the IAU are pleased to highlight SDG 5: Gender Equality and the transformative role of higher education in achieving it. With SDG 5 under review at the UN High-Level Political Forum (#HLPF) this year, the International Association of Universities (IAU) is mobilizing its members and partners to drive meaningful action toward gender equality. Universities worldwide can take concrete steps, including:  👩🏾⚖️ Implementing gender-inclusive policies in leadership and faculty representation  
🔬 Advancing research on gender equity and women’s empowerment
  🤝Expanding scholarships and mentorship programs for women in STEM and leadership  
🏫 Creating safe, inclusive campuses to foster equal opportunities for all  And so much more!  As we continue working towards SDG 5, we invite universities and partner organisations to share initiatives and good practices. Together, we can accelerate the progress! 💡 How is your institution contributing to SDG 5? Let us know in the comments! #IWD #SDG5 #GenderEquality #HigherEducation 

Congrats to the Global Student Forum for this strong sign and step towards #genderequality in #education, which is at such a timely moment ahead of tomorrow's #IWD25. It was great to learn about this initiative from Sabrine Yassine during our webinar with European Women Rectors Association and many experts earlier this week. The recording is now available here: https://lnkd.in/g4aC2EEC #highereducation #SDG5 #universities Hilligje van't Land Kerstin Tham

In 2025, we face many #environmental, social and economic challenges. #Universities play a crucial role in appropriately educating leaders for today and tomorrow to address these challenges. Many educators, students, and leaders agree that sustainability needs to be a priority, but the how is not always the same. How do we educate and research? How do we integrate #SDGs into the curriculum? How do we transform all activities on campus and take a strategic whole-institution approach for sustainability? Through peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and case studies from the Responsible Futures International programme, this online workshop will explore how to meaningfully engage students in all activities at the university. We invite institutions interested in exploring #WholeInstitution and #student leadership approaches to integrating sustainability in all aspects of learning to take part in this interactive session. Registration We will be holding two sessions to accommodate differing time zones:  Session 1: 25th March, 09:00-10:00 CET – register here: https://lnkd.in/gn7dYgr9 Session 2: 25th March, 15:00-16:00 CET – register here: https://lnkd.in/gXdpb6bA

Did you miss the latest webinar from the International Association of Universities and the European Women Rectors Association on "Gender Equality in Higher Education and Research: Strategies for Empowerment?" This webinar was hosted in honor of the upcoming #InternationalWomensDay 2025, and it welcomed speakers from around the world to question: - How do or can universities contribute to narrowing the gender and equity gaps? - What role do inter-and multidisciplinary approaches play when addressing gender equality? - Which examples of good practices for gender empowerment from your institution could be inspirational to others? Interested in learning more? Watch the recording here! https://lnkd.in/g4aC2EEC Kerstin Tham Malmö University Lora Gailly UNESCO Pamela Gillies Glasgow Caledonian University sunungurai chingarande Women's University in Africa Anders Söderholm KTH Royal Institute of Technology Sabrine Yassine Global Student Forum Hilligje van't Land