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 […]
August 17, 2026

Locally Led, Regionally Grounded: CHINNOVA’s First Research Cohort Advances Climate and Health Science in West and Central Africa

A new cohort of 10 locally led research projects has been selected for funding to generate the evidence needed to address the growing health impacts of […]
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

AfriQAN Annual Conference 2026 Advances the Future of Quality Assurance in African Higher Education

The African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN) successfully hosted its 2026 Annual Conference, bringing together quality assurance professionals, higher education leaders, policymakers, development partners, researchers, and other […]