Communications Office

The Intercampus Virtual AUSJAL model is based on Jesuit Telecollaboration in Latin America—meaning virtual collaboration grounded in the generosity and reciprocity of the member institutions within the association. It is built upon principles of inclusive, democratic, and community-based education, aiming to create a shared space co-created by AUSJAL universities. Its purpose is to promote access to Jesuit higher education, especially throughout Latin America, through interuniversity, international, and virtual educational initiatives.

From February 26 to 28, 2025, the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) International Education Conference was held at Sophia University Yotsuya campus. The theme of the conference was “Challenges and Opportunities for Internationalization,” and the conference brought together approximately 80 faculty and staff members in charge of international education from 44 institutions around the world.

Recently, the Magis Exchange 7 graduation ceremony was held, marking a significant milestone for the Magis Exchange community. The event brought together 19 graduating students, GECC professors (Global Environmental Citizenship Course), and coordinators in a heartfelt celebration of achievement and growth. During the ceremony, students shared their experiences completing the program, highlighting the impact of the GECC course in shaping their global perspectives and environmental awareness. Diplomas were handed out to the graduates, celebrating their hard work and dedication throughout the program.

The International Association of Jesuit Engineering and Science Schools (IAJES) continues to advance collaborative efforts in technological innovation for social justice. As part of these initiatives, the newly established Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Humanity Task Force has published an article exploring AI's transformative potential in overcoming communication barriers in rural education.

Loyola University hosted a working session at its Seville campus with rectors and senior leaders from the institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Africa and Madagascar (AJCU-AM). These sessions built on prior meetings held throughout 2024 in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, which gradually shaped a group of institutions aroundan initial proposal of collaboration. The program provided a space to exchange ideas about the structure of the group,identify priority areas for collaboration, and explore funding opportunities for joint international projects.

In response to Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J.'s call for collaboration among Jesuit institutions, the Jesuit School of Theology (JST) at Santa Clara University organized a forum in Nairobi, Kenya, in July 2024 to advance the Global Theology Initiative (GTI). Launched in 2019, GTI connects seven Jesuit theology centers worldwide to enhance theological education and foster solidarity.

The opening webinar of Best Practices in Jesuit Higher Education Issue 5.1 gathered two distinguished speakers working on the frontlines of supporting refugees and migrants: Gabriela Hilliger, professor at Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) and Legal Director of the Jesuit Migrant Service (SJM) in Chile, and Stephen Raj, S.J., Regional Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) South Asia.

In response to the need for Africans to take ownership of their history, the Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa (JHIA) was founded in 2010 by Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J.

The 29th Annual IAJBS World Forum and 2024 CJBE Annual Meeting was hosted at the Australian Catholic University’s North Sydney Campus, attracting delegates from across the globe.

During the EAIE Week in Toulouse, Icam hosted a reception for representatives from Jesuit universities worldwide.

The AJCU-AM Assembly, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, brought together leaders from Jesuit universities across Africa to strengthen collaboration and discuss the future of Jesuit higher education in the region.

The UNIJES VUELA Program facilitates meaningful community service through projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, emphasizing social action and development cooperation. With over 160 participants involved in 2023 and 2024, VUELA strengthens international collaboration and addresses global social challenges through hands-on service and engagement.