May 21, 2026

AAU Pan-African Interdisciplinary Academic Writing, Research & Publication Mentorship and Support Pilot Programme

Call for Applications – AAU Pan-African Interdisciplinary Academic Writing, Research & Publication Mentorship and Support Pilot Programme The Association of African Universities (AAU)  under the AAU […]
May 21, 2026

Bridging the Gap: New AAU-Led Research Targets Inequities in Sub-Saharan African Higher Education

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is leading a major research initiative on the state of access to higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa under a project […]
May 21, 2026

Strengthening Institutional Readiness for Climate Adaptation in Africa: The CLARE CO-CAT Approach

Over the past decade, African countries and institutions have invested significantly in generating climate knowledge. Data systems have improved, models have grown more sophisticated, and policy […]
May 21, 2026

Strengthening AU–EU Collaboration for Inclusive Entrepreneurship: How AEIP and AAU Are Shaping the Future of Innovation

At a time when global development is increasingly defined by innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth, collaboration is no longer optional but strategic. Nowhere is this more evident than […]
May 21, 2026

Cooperation at technical level lays ground for comparability of quality assurance systems in Africa under HAQAA3

As African higher education systems continue to expand and diversify, strengthening transparent and internationally comparable quality assurance frameworks has become a strategic priority for continental integration, […]
May 21, 2026

Positioning African Universities for Global Visibility: AAU Strengthens Capacity Across the Continent

The Association of African Universities continues to strengthen the global visibility and competitiveness of African universities by supporting institutions to position themselves more effectively within the […]
May 21, 2026

Fix the system, not the women, African universities urged to dismantle hurdles to female leadership

African universities must urgently overhaul any form of institutional systems that hinder women’s rise to leadership, rather than merely focusing on expanding access for them, experts warned […]
May 21, 2026

AAU, Taylor & Francis Webinar Series on Medical Research

The webinar series on advancing medical research and publishing brought together a diverse network of scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders in three impactful sessions. Each session was carefully designed to […]
May 21, 2026

AAU Digital Empowerment MOOCs: Scaling Capacity Building for African Higher Education

In the era of rapid technological advancement, the conversation around digital transformation has shifted from possibility to readiness. How prepared are institutions, not only in terms of infrastructure and people but also in systems and everyday practice, to function effectively in a rapidly evolving digital […]
May 21, 2026

AAU and KCA University Partner to Host COREVIP 2027 and AAU@60 Celebration

Preparations for the 24th Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREViP 2027) have formally commenced following the successful signing of a Memorandum of […]
May 21, 2026

AAU Governing Board Meets in Accra to Advance Strategic Priorities

The Association of African Universities (AAU) Governing Board convened its 86th session from 12–13 February 2026 at the Association’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, bringing together a […]