The IAU is co-hosting an international meeting in Malaysia, to examine issues related to the theme Knowledge and Relevant Human Resource Development. The Global Higher Education Forum Malaysia 2007 takes place from 6 to 7 November 2007 in Kuala Lumpur.

Presentation The Conference will be held in July 2008 and hosted by Utrecht University, in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Register and come to the Conference to:	Participate in the thematic conference Come and explore whether and how today and tomorrow’s universities respond to the expectations of society.  Higher Education and Research Addressing Local and Global Needs, the theme of the 13th General Conference, echoes the very reasons that led to the creation of the Association 60 years ago, namely the responsibilities of higher education and research institutions to serve the world around them	Take part in the IAU elections for President and Administrative Board The General Conference, composed of all IAU Members in good standing, is also the IAU Supreme Decision-Making body.  The Conference serves to take stock of what has been achieved and it is during the Business sessions that all activities are being revised and that the general strategy for the association is set.  It is the exclusive right of the General Conference to adopt Policy Statements or issue Declarations of Principles that will represent the voice of IAU and serve as advocacy platforms for the Association.  It is also on that occasion that the IAU President and Administrative Board Members are elected.