July 30 2021

#IAUP2021 DAY 2: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
After getting off to an exciting start, our global community has now engaged in two days full of interaction and exchange of ideas, trends and challenges that are impacting different aspects of higher education. The on-going pandemic requires us to profoundly reflect on what we are doing right, what needs to be improved, and what needs to be transformed. 

IAUP GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Dr. Fernando León García has been appointed as the new President of the IAUP, with a team integrated by Dr. Fernado Galván as Secretary-General and Dr. Shawn Chen as Treasurer, with strategic activities under the theme: Recovery and Transformation with Innovation and Inclusion.
Plenary 3: Trends in Higher Education during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic
  • Leadership during the response to the pandemic.

  • Positive cooperation in the HE sector and with stakeholders.

  • Significant value in tech options.
Plenary 4: Leadership and Governance during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic
  • Solving today's problems with innovation.

  • Flexibility, fairness, empathy, and inclusion in HEI.

  • Equality, empathy, inclusion, and flexibility are relevant in university development. 
Session 4: Internationalization Challenges during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic (2)
  • Capacity for innovation in HEI.

  • Rethinking internationalization goals.

  • Adaptation to the New Normal.
Session 5: Inclusion/ Social Responsibility during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic (1)
  • Alliances with strategic partners in developing countries.

  • Gender equality.

  • Systemic barriers for inclusion.
Session 6: Internationalization: Best Practices during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic (3)
  • Hybrid programs for internationalization in HEI.

  • Strengthing collaboration with strategic partners.

  • Reinforcement in the technology structure.

  • Innovative and creative approaches for internationalization.

  • Don't forget to share your most important insights in social media!
  • Please use the hashtag #IAUP2021.
  • Follow @DrFernandoLeonG for more!

Coming up tomorrow...

July 31
On the last day of the Virtual Conference, we will be discussing more trends and challenges in higher education, both during and after the pandemic. Key issues include: Fund-raising and Institutional Development, Women's Leadership, Inclusion / Social Responsibility, Innovation / Technology, and Internationalization.