EAIR – The European Higher Education Society
The mission of EAIR is to support research and development in higher education research, policy and practice, to the general benefit of higher education..
EAIR Forum 2025
Next Edition: The 47th Annual Forum will take place in Utrecht, the Netherlands,
27-29 August 2025
EAIR Forum 2026 will take place at Vilnius University (Lithuania) from 26th to 28th August 2026
About EAIR
EAIR – The European Higher Education Society, is a unique international association for higher education researchers, practitioners, students, managers and policy-makers.
Our mission is to support research and development in higher education research, policy and practice, to the general benefit of higher education.
What we do
Annual Forum
Next Edition: The 47th Annual Forum will take place in Utrecht, the Netherlands, 27-29 August 2025
Bringing together researchers, science leaders, young academics, policy-makers, administrators and practitioners.
Registrations Now Open for the 47th EAIR Forum in Utrecht
We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 47th EAIR – The European Higher Education Society Forum, taking place from 27–29 August 2025 at Utrecht University, Netherlands. The tentative programme for the Forum is now available, allowing you to start planning your trip, booking tickets, and organizing your schedules. This year’s Annual Forum will feature in-depth discussions on higher education policy, management, and research, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, and professionals from across the world.
To ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for all participants, hotel accommodations have been secured. Utrecht is a vibrant and popular destination, but accommodation options can be limited, so early booking is advised. The conference sessions will take place at Utrecht Science Park, while social activities will be hosted in the city centre, both easily accessible from each other.
For more details, including registration fees and hotel booking options, please follow the links below:
Publications
Tertiary Education And Management
TEAM, the journal of EAIR
The EAIR publishes an international, interdisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal, Tertiary Education and Management (TEAM). TEAM welcomes research contributions that reflect upon, study or question main developmental trends and practices, and address current and future challenges in higher education.
EAIR Forum Books
Since 2013, the EAIR has been issuing books based on its annual conferences (also known as Forums). These now appear in a book series called “Higher Education: Linking Research, Policy and Practice” under the imprint of Brill Publishers.