IARU Newsletter Issue 1

We are delighted to launch the first IARU newsletter, which we hope will keep members updated about discussions and decisions from the Presidents' and Senior Officers' meetings, showcase the work of our groups and initiatives, and share other news from within the IARU community. We would love to receive any feedback, suggestions or content for future newsletters, so please do get in touch with the Secretariat on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You can view the newsletter as a pdf or explore the content through the links below.

News from the Senior Officers' Meeting, 2021

The Senior Officers met online to discuss their experiences of reopening during the pandemic, the Secretariat's proposals and the activities of the groups over the last year.

Updates from Initiatives

News from IARU Courses and Joint Online Course, the Global Internship Program, the Novo Nordisk International Talent Program and the Ageing, Longevity and Health initiative.

Updates from Groups

Read about the latest updates from our wide range of working groups and networks.

In the spotlight: Getting to know our IARU Group members

Each newsletter will feature one of our IARU group members, with our first issue focussing on Zeba Salman, Director of Alumni Relations at Australian National University, and her thoughts on the IARU Alumni Associations Network.

Handbook for Groups

At the Senior Officers’ Meeting in 2021, the Secretariat made a proposal to create a Handbook for groups. Find out more about the support and advice that the handbook will offer and how you can get involved.

Survey 2021 Insights

In May 2021 the incoming Secretariat launched an online survey open to everyone currently involved in IARU. Several common themes emerged in the feedback, which the Secretariat have developed into proposals for how it will serve the IARU community over the coming months.