IAUP
Founded in 1964, IAUP is the world’s preeminent organization of university chief executive
officers (presidents, rectors and vice-chancellors). IAUP’s mission includes
providing a worldwide vision of higher education, sponsoring effective
networking between university leaders, and promoting peace and international
understanding through education. IAUP was responsible for the Year of Peace
initiative adopted by the United Nations and continues to co-sponsor a committee
of the United Nations on conflict resolution and peace. IAUP holds NGO and
ECOSOC status at the United Nations with formal consultation rights at UNESCO.
It works closely with other organizations, such as the World Bank, to enhance
educational opportunities and build higher educational capacity around the
world.
06.04.09 - J. Michael Adams, President-Elect IAUP
"IAUP is an enthusiastic partner with the Qatar Foundation in launching this most important initiative. We agree with H.G. Wells, who wrote in 1920 that, "Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe." Whatever we do to promote the universal improvement of education from cradle to old age is effort well spent. IAUP applauds the Qatar Foundation for its global leadership."
J. Michael Adams, President-Elect IAUP
