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October 14, 2025

AAU Congratulates H.E Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona on His Appointment as the African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation

The Association of African Universities (AAU) extends its heartfelt congratulations to H.E Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona on his appointment as the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and […]
October 7, 2025

Vacancy for Director Knowledge Management, Information Communications and Technology

DIRECTOR – KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY     Location: AAU Secretariat – Accra-Ghana Category: Senior Professional Staff Emoluments: P4 Contract Type: Four years renewable […]
September 29, 2025

Recruitment of Project Coordinator Africa Climate Collaborative

ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES Terms of Reference Recruitment of Project Coordinator Africa Climate Collaborative   ‘Only FEMALE applicants from Southern and Eastern African Regions are eligible […]
September 23, 2025

Member University in Focus: Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Nestled in the vibrant cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZuku Natal, is the Durban University of Technology (DUT), one of South Africa’s leading universities in […]
July 27, 2025

Renewal of Prof. Olusola Oyewole’s Mandate as Secretary General of the Association of African Universities – Renewed Leadership to advance African Higher Education’s Strategic Priorities

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is pleased to announce the Governing Board’s unanimous renewal of Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole’s mandate as Secretary General for a […]
July 26, 2025

Press Release – AAU 16th General Conference Charts Bold Future for African Higher Education

Press Release For Immediate Release AAU 16th General Conference Charts Bold Future for African Higher Education Rabat, Morocco [July 25, 2025] — The Association of African Universities […]
July 25, 2025

UNAM’s VC Elected AAU President, Champions Knowledge Sovereignty and Youth-Led Academic Renaissance

At a historic turning point for African higher education, Professor Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, has been elected as the 14th […]
July 25, 2025

AAU Ratifies Constitutional Reforms, Unveils Plan of Action for 2025–2029, and Welcomes New Members in Landmark Governance Session

A key highlight of the 16th General Conference of the Association of African Universities (AAU) in Rabat, Morocco, was a governance session—aptly dubbed AAU Business Session—which […]
July 25, 2025

Reimagining Higher Education: African Stakeholders Set Bold Agenda for Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainable Development

Once every four years, the Association of African Universities (AAU), convenes Africa’s leading minds in higher education in a general conference to chart the course of […]