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The General Conference is the supreme decision-making body of the Association. It meets once every four years and it is on this occasion that all IAU Members elect the IAU President as well as the Administrative Board Members and sets the strategic direction for the Association. In addition to the Business sessions for Members, the General Conference also includes a thematic programme devoted to a specific topic. The General Conference is open to all higher education stakeholders, but only representatives of IAU Member institutions and organizations can take part in decision-making and elections.
The annual IAU International Conference is a unique global platform for higher education leaders to meet, network and exchange on the development of higher education. Hosted by IAU Members, the Conference moves around the world, from region to region giving the participants access to the local university atmosphere in the host country. Each conference is devoted to a specific topic of general concern to higher education around the world. The IAU Conference is open to IAU Members and other higher education leaders and experts.
IAU provides a special forum for its organizational Members - the Global Meeting of Associations (GMA). It is a meeting exclusively for leaders of national, regional and international associations and organizations of higher education institutions. The sessions offer a unique opportunity to meet among peers to exchange ideas and best practices, and to network. In addition, the meetings are a space for mutual learning which allows to boost international cooperation and develop joint initiatives of importance for the higher education sector and for society at large.
The GMA convenes face-to-face every two year in conjunction with the International Conference, rotating in the different regions of the world. In between the face-to-face meeting, the GMA convenes online on a regular basis.
IAU 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
DATE: 25 - 27 November 2023
PLACE: QATAR UNIVERSITY, QATAR
THEME: HIGHER EDUCATION WITH IMPACT: THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERCULTURAL LEARNING AND DIALOGUE
IAU 2023 International Conference
The IAU 2023 International Conference will be held from 25-27 November at Qatar University in Doha, Qatar. The conference will discuss the theme Higher Education with Impact: The Importance of Intercultural Learning and Dialogue.
About the Conference
Universities provide excellent environments to foster intercultural learning and competence which embraces diversity, treasures differences and is necessary for graduates to thrive in a globalised world. It enhances their appreciation and respect for the other and leads to a more forceful commitment to human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and building peace.
The IAU 2023 Intercultural Conference will explore how universities around the world promote and support intercultural learning and dialogue, the impact geopolitics is having on this goal, and the broader implications it has for our society
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The IAU 2023 International Conference website can provide all necessary information regarding the programme, speakers, registration, and conference logistics. We invite you to explore the website and register now.
IAU Member Organizations will also be invited to also participate in the Global Meeting of Associations which will be held immediately before the International Conference on Saturday 25 November.
Read the concept note to learn more about the IAU 2023 International Conference.
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The IAU 16th General Conference, hosted by University College Dublin took place in Dublin, Ireland from 25-28 October 2022.
Some 300 higher education leaders and experts from 70 countries came together to discuss the theme Relevance and Value of Universities to Future Society. Many insightful discussions took place, bringing new perspectives on the role of higher education today, the one we want for tomorrow and its relevance for societal development.
At the Conference, Members of the IAU elected the new President and Board of the Association for the 2022-2026 term.
➨ PRESENTATIONS
The presentations are now available on the conference website in the description of the relevant session.
➨ VIDEO RECORDINGS
Watch the recordings of the IAU 16th General Conference on our Youtube page or via the link in the relevant session description on the Conference Programme.
➨ PRESENTATIONS
See the conference photos here.
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