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{{Short description|Nongovernmental organization}}
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|motto = Building a worldwide higher education community
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|headquarters = Paris, France
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| headquarters = Paris, France
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|region_served = Worldwide
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|membership = [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/members/ More than 650 members]- Universities, higher education institutions & associations
| membership = More than 600 members- Universities, higher education institutions & associations
|language = French, English
| language = French, English
|leader_title = President
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Andrew J Deeks
|leader_name = [http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/organisation/management/vice-chancellor/ Pam Fredman, University of Gothenburg, Sweden]
|leader_title2 = Executive General Secretary
| leader_title2 = Executive General Secretary
|leader_name2 = [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/secretariat/ Eva Egron-Polak]
| leader_name2 = Hilligje van't Land
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|affiliations = UNESCO
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The '''International Association of Universities''' (IAU) is a membership-led [[non-governmental organization]] working in the field of higher education. It comprises more than [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/members/ 650 higher education institutions and organizations] in some 130 countries. IAU is an [http://en.unesco.org/partnerships/non-governmental-organizations/international-association-universities/ official partner of UNESCO]. IAU is based in [[Paris]] and is located at the headquarters of [[UNESCO]].
The '''International Association of Universities''' ('''IAU''') is a membership-led [[non-governmental organization]] working in the field of higher education. It comprises more than 600 higher education institutions and organizations in over 130 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iau-aiu.net/|title=IAU - International Association of Universities - Building a Worldwide Higher Education Community|website=iau-aiu.net}}</ref> IAU is an official partner of UNESCO.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.unesco.org/partnerships/non-governmental-organizations/international-association-universities|title=International Association Of Universities|date=6 October 2016|website=UNESCO}}</ref> The IAU secretariat is based in [[Paris]] and is located at the headquarters of [[UNESCO]].


==History==
==History==
IAU was created under the auspices of [[UNESCO]] on 9 December 1950 during the International Conference of Universities in Nice. Its goal was and remains to encourage cooperation among institutions of higher education worldwide.
IAU was created under the auspices of [[UNESCO]] on 9 December 1950 during the International Conference of Universities in Nice. Its goal was and remains to encourage cooperation among institutions of higher education worldwide.

==Mission, Values, Activities==

<big>'''MISSION & Vision'''
</big>

IAU aims at:
*Promoting collaboration among its Members
*Pursuing the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge
*Advocating policy and practice that respect diversity and focus on equity and social responsibility
*Acting as a forum for innovation, shared and mutual learning, and joint action

<big>'''VALUES'''</big>

IAU contributes to promote core values among its members and the wider higher education community including:
*Academic freedom and institutional autonomy
*Ethics and integrity
*Equity, solidarity and cooperation
*Quality in learning, research and outreach
*University global responsibility towards all communities
*Appreciation of diversity

<big>'''ACTIVITIES'''</big>

IAU focuses its work on four higher education priority themes:
*Leadership
*Internationalization
*Sustainable Development
*Information and Communications Technologies

IAU accomplishes its work through:
*Expertise development & trends analysis
*Publications & Specialized Portals
*Advisory services
*Training & Peer-to-Peer Learning
*Knowledge sharing events
*Global Advocacy & Representation


==Governance==
==Governance==
The [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/iau-statutory-documents governing bodies] of the IAU are the [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/iau-statutory-documents/ General Assembly] and the [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/administrative-board Administrative Board]. The [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/secretariat/ Secretariat] implements the strategy adopted by the governing bodies.
The governing bodies of the IAU are the General Assembly and the Administrative Board. The General Conference, convened every five years, votes an administrative board consists of the president and 14 members.<ref>The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024). "International Association of Universities." ''The Encyclopaedia Britannica'', retrieved [https://www.britannica.com/topic/International-Association-of-Universities online] 11.02.2024.</ref> The Secretariat implements the strategy adopted by the governing bodies.


==Members==
==Members==
As of 1 January 2017, the International Association of Universities comprised [http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/members more than 650 members (institutions, organizations, affiliates and associates) in some 130 countries] around the world.
As of 1 January 2022, the International Association of Universities counts more than 600 members (institutions, organizations, affiliates and associates) in over 130 countries worldwide.


==References==
==IAU Website, Social Media, and Specialized Portals==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
* [http://www.iau-aiu.net/ Website]
* [https://www.iau-aiu.net/ Website]
* [http://twitter.com/IAU_AIU Twitter Account]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-association-of-universities-iau-aiu-?trk=ppro_cprof LinkedIn Account]
* [http://www.whed.net/home.php World Higher Education database]
* [http://www.whed.net/home.php World Higher Education database]
* [http://hedbib.iau-aiu.net/ International Bibliographic Database on Higher Education]
* [https://www.iau-hesd.net/ IAU Global Portal to promote Higher Education & Research for Sustainable Development]
* [https://www.iau-hesd.net/en IAU Global Portal to promote Higher Education & Research for Sustainable Development]
* [http://www.idea-phd.net/index.php/en/ IAU Portal to promote Innovative Approaches to Doctoral Education in Africa]


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Latest revision as of 17:47, 11 February 2024

Formation1950; 74 years ago (1950)
TypeNGO
HeadquartersParis, France
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
More than 600 members- Universities, higher education institutions & associations
Official language
French, English
President
Andrew J Deeks
Executive General Secretary
Hilligje van't Land
Main organ
IAU General Assembly
AffiliationsUNESCO
WebsiteIAU Official website

The International Association of Universities (IAU) is a membership-led non-governmental organization working in the field of higher education. It comprises more than 600 higher education institutions and organizations in over 130 countries.[1] IAU is an official partner of UNESCO.[2] The IAU secretariat is based in Paris and is located at the headquarters of UNESCO.

History[edit]

IAU was created under the auspices of UNESCO on 9 December 1950 during the International Conference of Universities in Nice. Its goal was and remains to encourage cooperation among institutions of higher education worldwide.

Governance[edit]

The governing bodies of the IAU are the General Assembly and the Administrative Board. The General Conference, convened every five years, votes an administrative board consists of the president and 14 members.[3] The Secretariat implements the strategy adopted by the governing bodies.

Members[edit]

As of 1 January 2022, the International Association of Universities counts more than 600 members (institutions, organizations, affiliates and associates) in over 130 countries worldwide.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "IAU - International Association of Universities - Building a Worldwide Higher Education Community". iau-aiu.net.
  2. ^ "International Association Of Universities". UNESCO. 6 October 2016.
  3. ^ The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024). "International Association of Universities." The Encyclopaedia Britannica, retrieved online 11.02.2024.

External links[edit]

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