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Hilligje van't Land, Ph.D.

Distinguished Advisor to the Board of Directors (2024-2026)

Dr. Hilligje van’t Land serves the global higher education community as Secretary General of the International Association of Universities (IAU) – a global NGO with UNESCO Associate Status that fosters higher education’s key role in societal transformation. A strong believer in the importance of international cooperation and intercultural understanding, Dr. van’t Land has developed multilateral projects related to higher education and beyond. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative francophone literature, speaks six languages, and publishes regularly on higher education issues of relevance locally and globally.