IAFOR News

  • IAFOR Appoints Director of Development
    by IAFOR on Fri, October 25, 2024 at 7:04 am

    Mr Lowell Sheppard has been appointed IAFOR’s Director of Development. In this role he is responsible for devising and implementing strategy, identifying and overseeing grants, fundraising, and sponsorship opportunities. Dr Joseph Haldane, Chairman and CEO of IAFOR, said, ‘Lowell is a longtime friend of IAFOR, and someone I have engaged with for the past fifteen ... The post IAFOR Appoints Director of Development appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • The Forum in Incheon to Address Global Leadership in a Fragmenting World
    by IAFOR on Wed, October 23, 2024 at 5:04 am

    The Forum discussion in Incheon, Korea will lead the programme’s ongoing conversation on global citizenship into one of the Korean Conferences Series’ main topics: leadership in times of crisis. Delegates interested in participating in The Forum at KCE/KCAH2024 are encouraged to read through this short article as a primer for discussion points and various questions ... The post The Forum in Incheon to Address Global Leadership in a Fragmenting World appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • IAFOR Global Fellowship Programme Series: Creative Research Method Conference at the University of Cambridge
    by IAFOR on Mon, October 21, 2024 at 1:28 am

    As part of the IAFOR Global Fellowship Programme Series, Dr Sheng-Hsiang Lance Peng, a 2024 IAFOR Global Fellow, will facilitate a workshop in the panel ‘Innovative approaches to knowledge creation’ at the first annual Cambridge Creative Research Conference 2024. The workshop titled ‘Finding ghosts within the research network’ will introduce Dr Peng’s research method, which ... The post IAFOR Global Fellowship Programme Series: Creative Research Method Conference at the University of Cambridge appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Professor Paul Lowe (1963-2024)
    by IAFOR on Fri, October 18, 2024 at 5:35 am

    IAFOR is very saddened to hear of the death of Professor Paul Lowe, a longtime adviser and contributor to the organisation. Professor Lowe was Professor of Conflict, Peace and the Image at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, United Kingdom. Professor Lowe was an award-winning photographer, whose work is represented by Panos ... The post Professor Paul Lowe (1963-2024) appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Delegates To Discuss Digital Citizenship at The Forum in Kyoto
    by IAFOR on Mon, October 7, 2024 at 5:09 am

    The Forum discussion in Kyoto will lead the programme’s ongoing conversation on global citizenship into the Kyoto conferences’ realm of expertise: media, with a lens placed particularly on digital media, its communal uses, and digital citizenship. Delegates interested in participating in The Forum at KAMC/MediaAsia2024 are encouraged to read through this short article as a ... The post Delegates To Discuss Digital Citizenship at The Forum in Kyoto appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published: Volume 12 Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education
    by Publications on Mon, September 2, 2024 at 2:27 am

    Welcome to the Technology in Education issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 12 – Issue 2 – Technology in Education Editor: Michael P. Menchaca, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoaa Associate Editors Daniel L. Hoffman, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, & Devayani Tirthali, Research Associate, India Published: August 30, 2024 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.2 Dear Readers, The ... The post Now Published: Volume 12 Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published: Volume 13 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship
    by Publications on Mon, September 2, 2024 at 2:02 am

    IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship: Volume 13 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Bernard Montoneri, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Co-Editor: Michaela Keck, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany Published: August 29, 2024 ISSN: 2187-0608 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.13.1 It is our great pleasure and my personal honour as the editor-in-chief to introduce Volume 13 Issue 1 of ... The post Now Published: Volume 13 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ECE/ECLL/ECAH/EGen2024
    by IAFOR on Fri, August 23, 2024 at 6:45 am

    ECE/ECLL/ECAH/EGen2024 took place July 11-15, 2024 and welcomed over 670 delegates from more than 80 countries. The post Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ECE/ECLL/ECAH/EGen2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities
    by Publications on Wed, August 21, 2024 at 12:27 am

    IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities: Volume 11 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Alfonso J. García-Osuna, Hofstra University, USA. Published: August 16, 2024 ISSN: 2187-0616 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijah.11.1 Dear readers, I am delighted to present this issue of the IAFOR Journal of Arts and Humanities, a publication intended to serve as a forum for outstanding research in the ... The post Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Introducing IAFOR’s Conference Themes for 2025-2029
    by IAFOR on Tue, July 30, 2024 at 4:46 am

    IAFOR's conference themes for 2025-2029 bring together ideas and encourage research and synergies. The post Introducing IAFOR’s Conference Themes for 2025-2029 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: PCE/PCAH2024
    by IAFOR on Fri, July 26, 2024 at 6:44 am

    PCE/PCAH2024 took place from June 13-17, 2024 and welcomed over 360 delegates from more than 60 countries from around the world. The post Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: PCE/PCAH2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • IAFOR Welcomes Its First Cohort of Global Fellows for 2024/2025
    by IAFOR on Wed, July 10, 2024 at 2:32 am

    Five outstanding fellows were selected to represent 'independent voices' across disciplines. The post IAFOR Welcomes Its First Cohort of Global Fellows for 2024/2025 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published · IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 9 – Issue 1
    by Publications on Mon, July 8, 2024 at 12:58 am

    IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 9 – Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: July 5, 2024 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.9.1 'Publishing cutting-edge cultural research since 2016' Dear Readers, Ever since the end of Covid, the hope of the world for a return to an ... The post Now Published · IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 9 – Issue 1 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • From Tokyo to London: The Forum’s Intellectual Journey Continues
    by IAFOR on Thu, July 4, 2024 at 3:11 am

    The Forum is a newly introduced series, designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive— discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an interactive and open dialogue format. The post From Tokyo to London: The Forum’s Intellectual Journey Continues appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ACAH/ACCS/ACSS2024
    by IAFOR on Thu, June 27, 2024 at 3:03 am

    ACAH/ACCS/ACSS2024 took place from May 23-27, 2024 and welcomed over 550 delegates from more than 50 countries from around the world. The post Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ACAH/ACCS/ACSS2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Jump in Scopus Ranking for IAFOR Journal of Education
    by Publications on Mon, June 17, 2024 at 1:36 am

    Congratulations to IAFOR Journal of Education! Scopus, the top citation database, released its updated CiteScore rank for 2023 and the IAFOR Journal of Education continues in its upward trajectory. The journal saw a big leap in the rankings. According to the figures, the journal moved up from the 2022 CiteScore of 1.6 (rank #831/1463 – ... The post Jump in Scopus Ranking for IAFOR Journal of Education appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published · ‘Asian Futures’ · A Special Issue of IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies
    by Publications on Sun, June 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm

    IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 9 – Special Issue Guest Editor: Marcus T. Anthony, Beijing Institute of Technology (Zhuhai), China Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: June 7, 2024 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.9.si 'Asian Futures' Dear Readers, In May 2022, the “Asian Futurisms, Linking Asia’s Digital ... The post Now Published · ‘Asian Futures’ · A Special Issue of IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published: Volume 12 Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education
    by Publications on Sun, June 2, 2024 at 11:29 pm

    Welcome to the Language Learning in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 12 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), USA Published: June 1, 2024 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.1 Dear Readers, Since the publication of the 2023 issue, the number of those engaged in the pursuit of ... The post Now Published: Volume 12 Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • IAFOR CEO Addresses Nagoya University Model United Nations
    by IAFOR on Thu, May 30, 2024 at 5:49 am

    Dr Joseph Haldane delivered the welcome address at the Nagoya University Model United Nations (NUMUN) as an invited speaker. The post IAFOR CEO Addresses Nagoya University Model United Nations appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Introducing ‘The Forum’, an Exciting New Discussion Format for IAFOR Conferences
    by IAFOR on Mon, May 20, 2024 at 3:56 am

    The Forum is designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive— discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an interactive and open dialogue format. The post Introducing ‘The Forum’, an Exciting New Discussion Format for IAFOR Conferences appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • IAFOR Strategic Planning Summit 2024
    by IAFOR on Mon, April 29, 2024 at 2:44 am

    On March 29, 2024, IAFOR’s International Academic Board (IAB) gathered for a Strategic Planning Summit in Tokyo, Japan, to discuss the Forum’s ongoing as well as upcoming projects. The post IAFOR Strategic Planning Summit 2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ACEID/ACP/AGen2024
    by IAFOR on Fri, April 26, 2024 at 10:46 am

    ACEID/ACP/AGen2024 took place from March 25-29, 2024 and welcomed over 700 delegates from more than 60 countries from around the world. The post Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: ACEID/ACP/AGen2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Call for Papers: IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education
    by Publications on Mon, April 22, 2024 at 5:25 am

    Submissions are now open! Volume 12 – Issue 2: The Technology in Education Issue Submissions open: Tuesday April 23, 2024, 2024 Submissions close:Thursday May 23, 2024 (9am JST) Target publication date: Tuesday August 27, 2024 IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 12 – Issue 2 – Technology in Education will publish in August 2024 and submissions ... The post Call for Papers: IAFOR Journal of Education – Technology in Education appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • IAFOR Supports the Nagoya University Model United Nations
    by IAFOR on Fri, April 12, 2024 at 6:23 am

    The partnership showcases both organisations’ commitment to fostering academic growth and developing future policymakers and international relations leaders. The post IAFOR Supports the Nagoya University Model United Nations appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Announcing the Board of Directors (2024-2025)
    by IAFOR on Wed, April 10, 2024 at 8:08 am

    The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is proud to announce its Board of Directors for the year 2024-2025 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025). The post Announcing the Board of Directors (2024-2025) appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: SEACE2024
    by IAFOR on Mon, March 18, 2024 at 7:19 am

    SEACE2024 focused its discussions around how to achieve a peaceful and harmonious coexistence within a society that is becoming increasingly diverse and polarised. The post Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: SEACE2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • LSEd Thammasat University joined the IAFOR Global Partnership Programme
    by IAFOR on Thu, March 7, 2024 at 3:37 am

    The MoU signing ceremony between LSED Thammasat University and IAFOR took place at SEACE2024, expanding a symbolic and practical partnership within the Southeast Asia region. The post LSEd Thammasat University joined the IAFOR Global Partnership Programme appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Introducing IAFOR Global Fellows
    by IAFOR on Fri, February 16, 2024 at 5:13 am

    IAFOR is pleased to announce The IAFOR Global Fellowship Programme. The programme will invite early and mid-career professionals and scholars who are making a difference in their own countries to harness the IAFOR network. The post Introducing IAFOR Global Fellows appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Conference Report: IICE/IICAH2024
    by IAFOR on Thu, January 25, 2024 at 5:22 am

    Right at the start of the new year, academics, professionals, and graduate students came together at The 9th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE2024), which was held alongside The 4th IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities (IICAH2024) in Hawaii to discuss pressing issues in these fields, exchange ideas, and network. We are at the ... The post Conference Report: IICE/IICAH2024 appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

  • Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 12 – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies
    by Publications on Sat, December 30, 2023 at 6:18 am

    IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies: Volume 8 – Issue 2 Editor-in-Chief: Holger Briel, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), China Published: December 30, 2023 ISSN: 2187-4905 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.8.2 Dear Readers, If a few issues ago I had expressed the hope that there might be a let-up of crises for humanity in the ... The post Now Published: Volume 8 – Issue 12 – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies appeared first on The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).