AAU Comms Team

October 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2026 Africa Universities’ Day to Focus on Building Future-Ready African Universities

Accra, Ghana – 7 October 2026 – The Association of African Universities (AAU) invites higher education institutions across Africa and key stakeholders to join the 2026 […]
September 25, 2026

Sahel RELANCE Moves into Implementation as AAU Concludes Chad Hosting Agreement

Project office, implementation team and regional missions advance as RELANCE moves from foundations to delivery The Association of African Universities (AAU) has concluded a Hosting Agreement […]
September 24, 2026

AAU Celebrates Five African Institutions Recognised for Higher Education Transformation

Accra, Ghana | September 2026 The Association of African Universities (AAU) warmly congratulates the five inaugural laureates of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, […]
September 16, 2026

Building Powerful University Brands: AAU Media Masterclass Equips Africa’s Higher Education Storytellers

“Excellence that is not visible may not receive the recognition, partnerships, resources and influence it deserves.” – AAU Secretary General, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole In today’s […]
August 14, 2026

Press Release: CHINNOVA Awards USD 700,000 to 10 Climate and Health Research Projects Across West and Central Africa

Accra, Ghana, Friday, August 14, 2026 — Following a rigorous and highly competitive evaluation and selection process, the Association of African Universities (AAU) is pleased to […]
July 31, 2026

Safeguarding Quality in Africa’s Expanding Online and Transnational Education

The rapid expansion of online and transnational education is reshaping higher education across Africa, creating new opportunities for access, flexibility, and lifelong learning while raising important […]
July 28, 2026

African Quality Assurance Networks Deepen Collaboration to Advance Higher Education Excellence Across the Continent

Regional quality assurance networks across Africa are strengthening collaboration to build greater trust and consistency within the continent’s higher education systems. This shared commitment was reinforced […]