Francophone University Association (AUF)

Case postale du Musée, C.P. 49714
H3T 2A5 Montréal, Quebec, Canada

https://www.auf.org/

Mission

The Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is one of the most important higher education and research associations in the world. The AUF has also been La Francophonie’s operating agency for higher education and research since 1989.

Objectives

This Francophone project aims to establish a French-language international academic community that produces and transmits knowledge.

Actions towards sustainability for this organisation

UNI for Change Initiative

IAU, ACU and AUF: 2019 Joint Statement on Higher Education’s Essential Contribution to the SDGs

IAU session at the UNESCO - World Conference 2021: Putting ESD into action - in Higher Education

ACU/AUF/IAU WEBINAR : TAKING CHARGE NOW: A PIVOTAL YEAR FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND AGENDA 2030

AUF Magazine on Sustainable Development and Agenda 2030

Development of Small Private Online Courses to train professors in egalitarian pedagogy based on the SDG 5

The Francophone Network of Responsible Women in Higher Education and Research-Le Réseau francophone des femmes responsables dans l’enseignement supérieur et la recherche(RESUFF)

Open2Sustain project

Access to Open Educational Resources for Gender Equality

News for this organisation

IGGAs 2025: Applications are now open

Applications for the 2025 round of the International Green Gown Awards are now open! Discover the different categories and apply with your sustainability project!

Annoncement of the 2024 International Green Gown Awards Finalists

In the 10th year of the IGGAs, an incredible number of 95 finalists from 28 countries across eight categories applied! Discover the shortlisted finalists for 2024 now

International Green Gown Awards 2024: Apply now!

We are thrilled to announce that the International Green Gown Awards 2024 Awards are open. Join us in celebrating sustainability for the 10th anniversary of the IGGAs. With 8 categories to choose from, reward your sustainability journey and apply today! Don't miss the deadline on April 29, 2024.

IAU, ACU & AUF sign a Memorandum of Understanding - 2020

During the UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF) 2020, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), and the International Association of Universities (IAU) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Together, the three associations represent more than 2,000 higher education institutions across more than 140 countries – providing a strong base to advocate for higher education on a wide international scale.