The IAU 2018 International Conference will be held in Pullman Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar, Malaysia from 13-15 November 2018. The conference will be co-hosted by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and University of Malaya. We are looking forward to welcoming about 500 participants in this conference.
IAU believes that higher education institutions (HEIs) play an important role in the development of societies. Universities are educating tomorrow’s citizens, thought leaders, decision-makers, business leaders, innovators. Through research, new knowledge is constantly being generated. Gearing education and research towards addressing societal needs and challenges will help define and develop the solutions that are to be implemented to address the challenges the world faces today.
By focusing the IAU 2018 International Conference on the theme ‘Higher education partnerships for societal impact’, the Association invites its members, the global higher education communities, and their partners to reflect on and discuss their mandate and social responsibility, while presenting different forms of partnerships adopted around the world and for what societal impact. The conference will also be a venue to discuss the challenges and obstacles related to delivering on the third mission of universities.
In the plenary sessions, keynote speakers will address and discuss the topic and frame the discussions from a conceptual perspective; the three series of breakout sessions will include examples of HE partnerships aiming for societal impact. The break-out sessions will allow for discussion and exchange among peers and hopefully inspire new partnerships around the world.
On behalf of the Local Conference Organizing Committee, IAU 2018 we would like to invite you to participate in the IAU 2018. For more details, kindly visit IAU 2018 Website: www.etouches.com/iau2018.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Local Conference Organising Committee, IAU 2018 via email iau2018@um.edu.my should you need further information.
We look forward to your participation.
Thank you.
