International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
The International Federation of Catholic Universities is made up of some 200 Catholic universities and institutions of higher education. They have at their disposal a permanent secretariat tasked with implementing the orientations and policies as set forth by the General Assembly and the administrative bodies. In addition to administrative tasks and managing the Federation’s activities, the general secretariat also serves as a facilitator, enhances coordination and fosters an unimpeded flow of information between the members and organizations as well as with partner institutions of the IFCU. The link address is: http://www.fiuc.org/
Looking beyond the Shanghai university rankings
By Karen MacGregor. Interviews with leaders of institutions featured in the Academic Ranking of World Universities culminated recently in The Shanghai Jiao Tong Top 200 Research Universities Encyclopedia – an effort “to go beyond the numbers associated with rankings to better understand some of the most important institutions in our collective future”. The interviews identified shared visions and trends, including the need for more involvement with the private sector in research, the importance of student mobility and developing entrepreneurial skills, mission shifts towards economic development, and the role of universities in tackling global challenges. More...
Conférence des Recteurs Francophones d'Afrique et de l'Ocean Indien (CRUFAOCI)
La Conférence des Recteurs Francophones d'Afrique et de l'Ocean Indien (CRUFAOCI) a pour but d'établir et de proposer aux Gouvernements et au Conseil des Ministres des pays dont les universités sont membres de la CRUFAOCI des programmes d'action. Elle établit des liens solides d'échange entre les responsables des Universités et des Institutions membres. Elle favorise une concertation permanente entre ses membres et le CAMES. Elle renforce la coopération régionale en vue de l'intégration africaine en matière de recherche et de formation dans le supérieur. Elle constitue un organe de consultation pour l'identification et la mise en place de pôles régionaux d'excellence au sein des Universités et les Institutions d'enseignement supérieur. The link address is: http://www.crufaoci.bf.refer.org/
Call to produce employable graduates
Instituto Internacional para la Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe (IESALC)
El Instituto Internacional para la Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe (IESALC) es un organismo de la UNESCO dedicado a la promoción de la educación superior, contribuyendo a implementar en la región latinoamericana y caribeña el programa que, en materia de educación superior, aprueba bianualmente la Conferencia General de la UNESCO. Su misión fundamental es contribuir al desarrollo y transformación de la educación terciaria afianzando un programa de trabajo que, entre otros propósitos, procure constituirse en instrumento para apoyar la gestión del cambio y las transformaciones a fin de que la educación superior de la región sea promotora eficaz de una cultura de paz que permita hacer viable -en una era de mundialización- el desarrollo humano sostenible, basado en la justicia, la equidad, la libertad, la solidaridad, la democracia y el respeto de los derechos humanos. The link address is: http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/
Students and guardians reject new British visa bond
The measure has already sown confusion among British admission agencies in Nigeria, who have worked hard to convince wealthy Nigerians to send their children to universities in the UK, and has thrown students interested in studying in the UK into a quandary.
The new visa scheme will impose £3,000 (US$4,740) in charges on unspecified visa applicants thought to be ‘high risk visitors’ from Nigeria, Ghana, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. More...
International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP)
The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was created by UNESCO in 1963. It is a centre for training and research - specialized in educational planning and management to strengthen the capacity of countries to plan and manage their education systems. The link address is: http://www.iiep.unesco.org/
Opposition promises A$100 million ‘New Colombo Plan’
Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS)
The aim of the Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS) is to enhance contacts and to establish networks between the Nordic universities at all administrative levels. NUAS cooperates with the Nordic Council of Ministers, other organizations and authorities in order to promote the Nordic educational community. The link address is: http://www.nuas.org/web/page.aspx?sid=4221