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

Building Powerful University Brands: AAU Media Masterclass Equips Africa’s Higher Education Storytellers

“Excellence that is not visible may not receive the recognition, partnerships, resources and influence it deserves.” – AAU Secretary General, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole In today’s […]
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 […]
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 […]