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February 18, 2026

Association of African Universities Hosts Inaugural Launch of QS World University Rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa, Advancing Regional Benchmarking and Performance Visibility

As Sub-Saharan Africa expands its higher education capacity amid rapid demographic growth, the measurement of institutional performance has become increasingly strategic. For many years, African universities […]
February 13, 2026

AAU Governing Board Convenes in Accra to Advance Strategic Priorities and Strengthen Africa’s Higher Education Agenda

The Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU) convened today, 12 February 2026, for its 86th session at the Association’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana. […]
January 29, 2026

From Climate Knowledge to Action: How African Universities Can Change the Outcome

Across Africa, universities and research institutions are not just generators of climate knowledge – they are essential engines of societal resilience. As the continent faces intensifying […]
December 3, 2025

SGCI’s Research Management Project Hosts Workshop To Advance Research Excellence And Strengthen Grant Management Across Africa

The Research Management Project of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) hosted its 2025 Research Excellence, Research Ethics, and Good Financial Grant Practices Workshop in Dakar, […]
November 10, 2025

Strengthening higher education and research cooperation must be a pillar of the Africa-EU Partnership

Joint statement November 2025 Exchange and cooperation in higher education and research must be a pillar of the strategic partnership between the African Union and the […]
November 10, 2025

Advancing a Shared Vision: AAU-CAHE Partnership Takes Center Stage at World University Presidents’ Forum

Hangzhou, China – November 9, 2025 – The Association of African Universities (AAU) is strategically shaping the global conversation on Artificial Intelligence and digital equity, while […]
November 10, 2025

AAU Advocates for Digital Justice at Global Higher Education Forum in China

Hangzhou, China – November 8, 2025 – At the forefront of a pivotal global dialogue, the Association of African Universities (AAU) is shaping the conversation on […]
November 4, 2025

Press Release-2025 Africa Universities’ Day to Focus on Reimagining the Future of Learning on the Continent

For immediate release Accra, Ghana- (October 1, 2025)- The Association of African Universities (AAU) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Africa Universities’ Day celebration, will […]
October 28, 2025

Celebrating 20 Selected African Universities and Institutions to Advance Climate Adaptation Research: A Major Milestone of the CO-CAT Project

Africa’s higher education landscape continues to demonstrate its commitment to leading global efforts in addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. This was reaffirmed during […]