News from IARU

Register now to attend the "Making Universities Sustainable Conference 2014"!

Written on 11 August 2014.

IARU and other universities around the globe have a considerable environmental impact. And as producers of knowledge we carry a unique responsibility to lead the way and show how sustainability can be integrated across teaching, research and operations. The "Making Universities Sustainable Conference 2014", organized by the IARU universities, addresses the most important issues in making universities sustainable. Read more...

The 7th annual IARU Global Summer Program (GSP) has begun!

Written on 02 June 2014.

In the past 7 years, more than 2,000 GSP students have had the opportunity to study around the globe at the IARU member universities. This year, approximately 300 students will participate in 20 courses hosted by the ten IARU institutions. GSP has become a firmly established program with a multidisciplinary approach to the major challenges facing us today. This year's courses cover a broad range from sustainability to Asia-relevant topics, such as "Long-Term Biodiversity and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific", "Major Issues Concerning the Rise of China" and "Japan in Today's World". Read more

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Southeast Asia in Context Class of 2013 exploring the Angkor temples in Cambodia

Presidents of the IARU universities met to discuss the ongoing activities of the Alliance

Written on 30 April 2014.

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ETH Zurich hosted the 9th annual IARU Presidents' Meeting on 24-25 April 2014. Presidents and key members of the IARU member universities gathered to reconfirm their commitment as an alliance to collaborate and address key issues facing society - from aging, longevity, and health to climate change and the impact of campus activities on the environment.