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September 26, 2026

Rethinking How Excellence is Measured in African Higher Education

African universities are increasingly being called upon to do more than produce graduates and generate research. They are expected to contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, public policy, […]
September 25, 2026

AAU and European Union Launch €60 Million SRiA Initiative to Transform African Higher Education

The Study and Research in Africa initiative, unveiled at the EAIE Conference in Glasgow, will run until 2030 – building a visible, connected and globally competitive […]
September 25, 2026

AAU and University of Dar es Salaam Convene Continental Workshop on Building Safer and More Resilient University Communities

Continental workshop advances coordinated action on emerging security threats facing higher education Zanzibar, Tanzania – As African universities expand their reach and embrace digital transformation, they are […]
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

Beyond Publication: African University Communicators Urged to Strengthen Research Storytelling

African universities are producing research, developing innovations and training talent to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Yet much of this work remains within […]
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 […]