EAIE honours UK international education champion and association protecting scholars and academic freedom

News Tank Academic - Paris - News #452884 - Published on 09/09/26 at 12:12
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Robert Quinn, Executive Director of Scholars at Risk, accepting the award. - ©  EAIE

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has awarded its Award for Excellence in Internationalisation to Scholars at Risk and its Award for Vision and Leadership to Steve Smith, the UK Government International Education Champion.

The 2026 EAIE Awards were announced during the 36th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow, taking place from 08 to 11/09/2026. "The EAIE Awards honour individuals and organisations whose work has significantly advanced the internationalisation of higher education across Europe and worldwide," the EAIE explained.

Scholars at Risk (SAR) was honoured for its "sustained and impactful efforts to protect scholars and defend academic freedom worldwide". The international network of institutions and individuals aims to protect scholars and promote academic freedom facing political pressures or conflict situations.

"On its 25th anniversary, we commend Scholars at Risk and recognise its extraordinary commitment to protecting scholars, advancing academic freedom and defending the values upon which higher education depends," Sara López…

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Robert Quinn, Executive Director of Scholars at Risk, accepting the award. - ©  EAIE

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