We are honored to announce that ISSH (Iran Academia University) has been selected and shortlisted as “A Free Educational Alternative: Online University for the Deprived” have been shortlisted for the Access, Diversity & Inclusion Award by QS Reimagine Education!
What does the selection and shortlisting of Iran Academia mean?
More than 1,300 submissions have been received in 18 categories to receive the awards of this international conference, and among them, after the review of more than 800 international judges, Iran Academia University (ISSH) was placed in the top 25% of all applicants in the first stage of evaluation, and its position guaranteed in the list of finalists for 2024. This is a great achievement for the Institute of Social and Human Sciences (Iran Academia University) as a unique institution and one of the pioneers of freedom of education and alternative and completely free higher education, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4).
We continue our commitment to provide quality education to people deprived of education and deprived of access to quality education in the field of humanities and social sciences, and this international recognition doubles our motivation to continue the path.
About this international conference
The QS Reimagine Education conference has been instrumental in establishing key partnerships, bringing together a diverse community including university presidents, business school deans, chief education officers, instructional designers, employers, policymakers, educational technology innovators, investors, non-profit organizations and sustainability advocates who have come together with the aim of shaping the future of education. The 2024 conference will be held from December 9 to 11, 2024 in London, England.
The mission of this international conference and event is to highlight innovative approaches that improve learning outcomes and employability for the next billion learners. The framework of this conference revolves around the future of work, universities and learning, with a view from the lens of sustainability and values. The conference strives to make a transformative impact on the education landscape globally.
The official website of the conference provides the following explanation:
At the QS Reimagine Education Conference, we have a rich legacy of hosting distinguished speakers from influential companies, leading universities and business schools, NGOs and innovative startups worldwide. Our speakers have represented renowned companies and institutions, including Accenture, Airbus, Amazon, Apple, Cisco, Coursera, edX, EY, FutureLearn, Google, Intel, Mastercard, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Tencent, and universities such as Arizona State University, Brown University, Columbia University, Georgia Tech, Harvard University, Hong Kong University, Imperial College London, INSEAD, London School of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), National University of Singapore, Stanford University, Tec de Monterrey, The Wharton School, UC Berkeley, UCL, University of Cambridge, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), among many others.
Their expertise and insights have consistently shaped past conferences, inspiring and challenging attendees to reimagine the future of education. Through their diverse perspectives, these thought leaders have ignited powerful discussions, influenced industry practices, and propelled innovation in the education sector.
