June 17, 2026

AAU Engages Dr. Julius Garvey and Center for Global Africa on Higher Education, AfCFTA, and Pan-African Transformation

Accra, Ghana – 16 June 2026 The Association of African Universities (AAU) hosted a high-level delegation from the Center for Global Africa (CGA) at its Secretariat […]
June 16, 2026

AAU Champions Strategic Africa–Brazil Higher Education Partnership at Inaugural Rectors’ Forum in Brasília

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding global partnerships and advancing the internationalisation of African higher education. This commitment was prominently […]
June 16, 2026

From Rhetoric to Reality: AAU Champions Equitable Higher Education at Africa-Europe Forum in Bled

On June 8 and 9, the Association of African Universities (AAU) played a key role in shaping Africa-Europe higher education relations, as scholars, university leaders, policymakers, […]
June 16, 2026

AAU African Academic Heritage Fair 2026 Calls for Stronger Collaboration for Water Security and Sustainable Development

The third edition of the African Academic Heritage Fair (AAHF), convened by the Association of African Universities (AAU) in partnership with the Center for Global Africa […]
June 16, 2026

Water Security and Safe Sanitation: Why Africa’s Future Depends on Protecting Its Most Vital Resource

As Africa grapples with the intersecting pressures of climate change, rapid urbanization, population growth, and environmental degradation, water security has emerged as a non-negotiable priority.  This […]
June 16, 2026

African-Led Water and Sanitation Solutions Take Centre Stage at the Research Pitching Session of an AAU-organised Fair

African researchers and innovators from across the continent converged to present practical and solution-driven innovations during the Research & Innovation Pitching Session of the African Academic […]
May 21, 2026

Bridging the Gap: New AAU-Led Research Targets Inequities in Sub-Saharan African Higher Education

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is leading a major research initiative on the state of access to higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa under a project […]
May 21, 2026

Strengthening Institutional Readiness for Climate Adaptation in Africa: The CLARE CO-CAT Approach

Over the past decade, African countries and institutions have invested significantly in generating climate knowledge. Data systems have improved, models have grown more sophisticated, and policy […]