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SUMMARY:African Academic Heritage Fair (AAHF)
DESCRIPTION:The AAHF 2026 is scheduled for Monday\, 25 May 2026\, and will be a hybrid event (virtually and at the AAU Secretariat). Registration Link: https://workshops.aau.org/aahf-2026. \n 
URL:https://aau.org/event/african-academic-heritage-fair-aahf/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in Practice: From Strategy to Execution | An Executive Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 5-8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nVenue – Association of African Universities (AAU) Secretariat\, Accra Ghana \n\n\n\n1.0 Executive Summary\n\n\n\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU)\, in partnership with eLearnAfrica\, is convening a flagship Executive Leadership Workshop to empower the key agents of change within the African higher education ecosystem. This workshop is designed for senior leaders who drive digital transformation strategy-such as Deputy Vice-Chancellors\, Registrars\, and Directors – as well as the faculty and administrators who leverage technology daily in teaching\, research\, and operations. \n\n\n\nThis immersive 4-day workshop provides a critical forum for leaders to move from awareness to action. Focusing on key pillars of modern institutional readiness – Cybersecurity\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, and Essential Digital Skills – participants will develop the knowledge and practical frameworks needed to make informed decisions\, manage risks\, and implement effective strategies. The outcome is a tailored Institutional Action Plan and membership in a vital pan-African network\, directly supporting strategic leadership in digital transformation across the continent\, aligned with the AAU Strategic Plan 2024 – 2030. \n\n\n\n[Note: This workshop additionally serves as the capstone experience for university teams from the AAU-eLearnAfrica MOOC series on these same topics\, allowing for the practical application of that foundational knowledge.] \n\n\n\n2.0 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE\n\n\n\nDigital transformation in higher education is no longer confined to the IT department; it is a core strategic imperative that impacts teaching\, research\, administration\, and institutional reputation. Senior leaders\, faculty\, and administrators are critical to its success but often lack the specific knowledge to guide strategy and implementation effectively. Key challenges include: \n\n\n\n· Governance & Risk: A need to understand cybersecurity threats and governance to protect institutional data and comply with regulations. \n\n\n\n· Strategic Adoption: Uncertainty about how to ethically and effectively integrate AI tools into academic and administrative workflows. \n\n\n\n· Operational Efficiency: Gaps in leveraging digital productivity tools to streamline processes and enhance collaboration. \n\n\n\nThis workshop addresses these gaps by translating complex digital concepts into strategic leadership frameworks. It empowers participants to champion secure innovation\, lead their units through a responsible digital transition\, and collaborate more effectively across technical and academic domains. \n\n\n\n3.0 WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES\n\n\n\nUpon completion\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n· Articulate the core principles of institutional cybersecurity\, ethical AI adoption\, and digital productivity to make informed strategic decisions. \n\n\n\n· Develop a practical Digital Leadership Action Plan to address a key challenge within their own school\, department\, or administrative unit. \n\n\n\n· Evaluate technology proposals and policies through the lenses of risk management\, ethical impact\, and operational sustainability. \n\n\n\n· Connect with a continental peer network of senior leaders to facilitate ongoing collaboration and shared problem-solving. \n\n\n\n4.0 Target Participants\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to convene 40–60 senior academic and administrative leaders from across the continent who are directly responsible for implementing and championing digital initiatives. The primary audience includes: \n\n\n\n\nUniversity Executives & Senior Administrators: Including Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic & Administration)\, Registrars\, Deans\, Directors of Academic Planning\, and Heads of Administration who set strategic priorities.\n\n\nSenior Faculty & Academic Leaders: Such as Heads of Department\, Professors\, and Directors of Research or Digital Learning who integrate technology into pedagogy and research.\n\n\nDigital Strategy Champions: Administrative and academic staff in roles such as Quality Assurance Officers\, Librarians\, and Heads of Units who are tasked with leading specific digital transformation projects.\n\n\nParticipants of the AAU-eLearnAfrica MOOCs: Participants who have completed the foundational online courses and are ready to apply that knowledge at a strategic\, institutional level.\n\n\nOther key institutional representatives keen to learn more and engage in the process of digital transformation\n\n\n\n\nThis composition ensures a dynamic mix of strategic vision and operational expertise\, fostering rich dialogue and the development of practical\, actionable plans. \n\n\n\n5.0 Program Structure and Methodology\n\n\n\nThe workshop employs an executive-level\, experiential methodology that moves beyond theory to focus on applied strategy and collaborative problem-solving. The format is designed to foster leadership development\, peer learning\, and the creation of immediately actionable outputs through a blend of: \n\n\n\n\nStrategic Keynotes & Leadership Dialogues\n\n\nInteractive\, Scenario-Based Workshops\n\n\nHands-On Application Labs\n\n\nCollaborative Capstone Project Development\n\n\nStructured Peer Networking & Review\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1: GOVERNING CYBERSECURITY & MANAGING INSTITUTIONAL RISK\n\n\n\nMorning Session: Strategic Risk Assessment \n\n\n\nExecutive Workshop: Conduct a threat landscape analysis using real-world African university case studies. Participant groups will perform a security risk assessment as the foundation for their Capstone Project. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: Operational Resilience \n\n\n\nLeadership Lab: Interactive sessions on defensive tools and protocols\, including phishing simulation and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Focus on integrating data protection principles and incident response frameworks into project planning. \n\n\n\nDAY 2: LEADING ETHICAL AI INTEGRATION & INNOVATION\n\n\n\nMorning Session: AI Tools for Academic & Administrative Excellence \n\n\n\nApplied Learning Rotation: Participants engage with curated AI tools designed for Research Enhancement\, Academic Content Creation\, and Institutional Data Analysis. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: Frameworks for Responsible Adoption \n\n\n\nStrategy Workshop: Develop and apply an ethical AI governance framework\, evaluating tools through principles of fairness\, transparency\, and accountability. Synthesize AI solutions into the Capstone Project to ensure they are innovative\, practical\, and ethically sound. \n\n\n\nDAY 3: DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS & STRATEGIC EXECUTION\n\n\n\nMorning Session: Vision & Launch \n\n\n\nOfficial Opening and Keynote Address on “Digital Leadership for African Higher Education.” \n\n\n\nLaunch of the Capstone Project: A collaborative\, group-based initiative tackling a pressing institutional challenge (e.g.\, enhancing student digital services\, optimizing administrative workflows). \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: Advanced Digital Fluency \n\n\n\nDAY 4: FROM PLAN TO ACTION & BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP\n\n\n\nMorning Session: Capstone Project Presentations & Strategic Peer Review \n\n\n\nGroups present their integrated solutions to a panel and peers\, fostering a collaborative review and refinement process. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: Institutional Roadmapping & Network Launch \n\n\n\nAction Planning Workshop: Translate Capstone Project insights into a personalized 12-Month Digital Transformation Action Plan for each participant’s institution. \n\n\n\nFormal launch of the AAU Digital Leaders Network. \n\n\n\nCertificate Award Ceremony \n\n\n\n6.0 Key Outputs and Outcomes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutputs\nOutcomes\n\n\nCapstone Project Portfolio: 15-20 group case studies solving real institutional challenges.\nEnhanced Institutional Capacity: Staff return with actionable plans and proven prototypes.\n\n\nDraft Digital Transformation Action Plans: Personalized 12-month roadmaps for each participant’s institution.\nImproved Cybersecurity Posture: Practical skills and policies to mitigate institutional risk.\n\n\nAAU Digital Leaders Network: A launched\, active community of practice.\nAccelerated\, Ethical AI Adoption: Readiness to implement AI tools with appropriate safeguards.\n\n\nJoint AAU-eLearnAfrica Certificates of completion.\nStrengthened Continental Collaboration: A sustainable network for peer learning and South-South cooperation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n7.0 Monitoring\, Evaluation\, and Sustainability\n\n\n\n\nPre-/Post-Workshop Surveys: Measuring growth in knowledge\, confidence\, and strategic clarity.\n\n\n\nAction Plan Tracking: Follow-up at 3\, 6\, and 12 months via the Digital Leaders Network to monitor implementation progress.\n\n\n\nSuccess Metrics: Number of action plans initiated\, tools adopted\, policies influenced\, and ongoing engagement in the network.\n\n\n\nSustainability: The workshop model and network are designed to be replicated annually\, with future cycles focusing on new thematic areas (e.g.\, data management\, digital leadership).\n\n8.0 Workshop Fees\n\n\n$400 for all participants\n\n\nRegistration covers the conference package including training materials\, certificates\, tea/coffee\, and lunches for the four-day workshop. Participants will be responsible for their own dinners and accommodation.\n\n \nBANK DETAILS\nINTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER (ALL OTHER COUNTRIES)\nAccount Name: Association of African Universities\nBank Name: Standard Chartered Bank\, High Street Branch\, Accra\, Ghana\nAcc N#: 8700202448801\nSwift Code: SCBLGHAC\n ONLINE PAYMENT DETAILS:\nhttps://pay.aau.org\nGHANA CEDI ACCOUNT (GHANA ONLY)\nAccount Name: Association of African Universities\nName of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank\, High Street Branch\, Accra Acc N#: 0100100581500\nSwift Code: SCBLGHAC\n \nGHANA DOLLAR ACCOUNT (GHANA ONLY)\nAccount Name: Association of African Universities\nName of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank\, High Street Branch\, Accra Acc N#: 870-150-244-8800\nSwift Code: SCBLGHAC\n\n\n\n\n9.0 Conclusion\n\n\n\nThis integrated workshop is the critical lever to transform online learning into on-the-ground impact. It empowers the staff who are the engines of African universities with the skills\, tools\, peer connections\, and strategic plans needed to lead their institutions through a responsible and effective digital transformation. \n\n\n\n\nPayment link: https://pay.aau.org/digital-empowerment-moocs\n\n\n\nRegistration form for the in-person workshop – AAU DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT MOOCs- IN PERSON SESSION\n\n\nWORKING LANGUAGE\nThe workshop will be conducted in English only.\n \nVISA PROCESSING\nThe Association of African Universities will present delegates with invitation letters\, after registration\, to facilitate their application of visas at any Ghana Embassy or Consulate in their home countries. Delegates from the ECOWAS region countries do not need a visa to enter Ghana.\n\n \nRECOMMENDED HOTEL(S)/GUEST HOUSES:\nGenerally\, participants are advised to lodge at hotels in Accra\, specifically in East-Legon and its close environs. The AAU logistics team for the workshop remain available to support with hotel bookings. Below are some hotels for consideration:\n\nMJ GRAND HOTEL\nAH HOTEL\nTOMREIK HOTEL\n\n \n \nA BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE AAU\n \nThe Association of African Universities (AAU) founded in 1967 with an initial membership of 34 universities\, currently has more than 400 member institutions spread across 46 African countries. The Association represents the voice of higher education in Africa and draws its membership from all five sub-regions of Africa and operates in four official languages\, namely English\, French\, Portuguese and Arabic. The Association’s mandate as an apex organization for higher education in Africa is to promote cooperation\, academic linkages and exchange of information on higher education issues across the continent. The mandate further extends to support members in their core functions of teaching\, learning\, knowledge generation and its dissemination through fundamental and applied research and community engagement. The AAU also plays a key role in setting up dialogue platforms\, advocacy and raising awareness for and about the major needs of African higher education institutions and coordinates the means by which these needs are met. The Association also acts as a catalyst for increased networking between and among its members and the wider African and international higher education academic community. 
URL:https://aau.org/event/digital-transformation-in-practice-from-strategy-to-execution-an-executive-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
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SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \n\nAssociation of African Universities House Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, Ghana\n\n\nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum-6/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
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SUMMARY:Strategic Financial Planning & Resource Mobilization Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Financial Planning & Resource Mobilization Workshop \nNottingham\, UK \nFinance Department/PMA
URL:https://aau.org/event/strategic-financial-planning-resource-mobilization-workshop/
LOCATION:Nottingham\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:PMA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PMA Workshop \nPMA
URL:https://aau.org/event/pma-workshop/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \n\nAssociation of African Universities House Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, Ghana\n\n\nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum-5/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum-4/
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SUMMARY:AAU International Women's Day 2026 Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:EMPOWERING AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERS TO TRANSFORM HIGHER EDUCATION: A Strategic Imperative for Institutional Excellence and Continental Development\n  \nEvent: AAU International Women’s Day 2026 Commemoration\nDate: 25th March 2026 | Duration: 2 Hours\nTime:  11:00 GMT – 13:00 GMT\nTheme: Give to Gain: Empowering African Women Leaders to Transform Higher Education\nFormat: High-Level Keynote Address followed by Expert Panel Discussion\nRegistration: Open to all higher education stakeholders via online link  \n\n\n EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW\n\n\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU) cordially invites all higher education stakeholders – from Vice-Chancellors and university executives to faculty members\, administrative staff\, researchers\, students\, and development partners – to its 2026 International Women’s Day commemoration under the theme: “Give to Gain: Empowering African Women Leaders to Transform Higher Education.” This high-level convening transcends celebratory rhetoric to address a fundamental strategic question: How can African higher education institutions deliberately invest in women’s leadership as a catalyst for institutional transformation\, research excellence\, and continental development? \nScheduled for two hours on 25th March 2026\, the event will feature a thought-provoking keynote address by a distinguished African woman university leader\, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with prominent women Vice-Chancellors and senior academics from across the continent. The format is deliberately designed to generate actionable insights and institutional commitments that will shape the trajectory of gender-transformative leadership in African higher education. Registration is open to all interested stakeholders via this online link\, reflecting the AAU’s commitment to inclusive dialogue and broad-based engagement in advancing women’s leadership. \n\n\n STRATEGIC CONTEXT: THE IMPERATIVE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION\n\n\nAfrican higher education stands at a critical juncture in the continent’s development trajectory. As African Union Member States accelerate toward Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals\, universities must function as powerful engines of innovation\, knowledge production\, and transformative leadership capable of addressing the continent’s most pressing challenges. Yet the persistent underrepresentation of women in academic leadership represents not merely an equity concern requiring redress\, but a significant and measurable drag on institutional performance\, research productivity\, and continental potential that African nations can ill afford. This reality affects every member of the university community – from governing council members to junior researchers\, from finance officers to student leaders – and therefore demands the engagement of all stakeholders in crafting and implementing solutions. \nThe theme “Give to Gain” encapsulates a powerful statement for university leaders\, governing councils\, development partners\, and indeed all members of the university community. Strategic investment in women’s leadership development – through targeted mentorship programmes\, equitable funding mechanisms for research and advanced training\, deliberate policy reforms to recruitment and promotion processes\, family-friendly institutional policies\, sustained leadership development initiatives\, and inclusive institutional cultures – yields measurable and substantial returns in institutional excellence\, research productivity\, and developmental impact. When universities give through intentional investment in women’s advancement\, they gain stronger governance systems characterized by more robust deliberation and better decisions. They gain more innovative research enterprises producing scholarship that addresses the full range of societal challenges. They gain more effective institutional leadership reflecting the diversity of their academic communities\, and they gain enhanced reputation and legitimacy as institutions genuinely committed to excellence and equity in equal measure. \nContemporary research across diverse global contexts establishes unequivocally that gender-diverse leadership correlates with superior institutional outcomes. When women are adequately represented in senior academic ranks\, university executive positions\, and governance structures\, institutions demonstrate enhanced performance across multiple dimensions. Inclusive leadership teams bring broader perspectives to complex problem-solving\, challenge groupthink in strategic decision-making\, and more accurately reflect the student populations they serve. In the research domain\, diverse teams produce more innovative scholarship with greater citation impact and broader societal relevance\, while women’s leadership in academia positively influences student outcomes\, particularly for female students who benefit from visible role models and intentional mentorship\, thereby strengthening the entire educational pipeline from undergraduate enrolment through doctoral completion and into academic careers. \n\n\n OVERARCHING OBJECTIVES\n\n\nThis high-level commemoration is designed to achieve five interconnected strategic objectives that collectively advance the AAU’s mission of promoting excellence and collaboration in African higher education while catalyzing tangible progress toward gender-transformative leadership across the continent: \nFirst\, Thought Leadership and Agenda Setting: The event will position the Association of African Universities and its member institutions at the forefront of global discourse on gender-transformative leadership in higher education. By convening the continent’s most distinguished university leaders alongside faculty\, staff\, students\, and partners around evidence-based dialogue\, the AAU signals that women’s leadership advancement is not a peripheral concern but a core strategic priority for institutional excellence and continental development requiring the engagement of all stakeholders. \nSecond\, Evidence-Based Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange: The conversation will be deliberately elevated from advocacy and aspiration to rigorous examination of evidence: what interventions have proven effective in advancing women’s leadership across diverse African contexts\, why they work\, under what conditions\, and at what cost. Participants from all corners of the university community will share institutional experiences\, learn from successes and failures across the continent\, and develop nuanced understanding of the pathways to meaningful change. \nThird\, Institutional Commitment and Accountability: A central objective is securing concrete policy commitments from participating Vice-Chancellors and university leaders toward gender-responsive leadership development within their institutions\, while also engaging faculty\, staff\, and students in holding their institutions accountable for progress. These commitments may take various forms including specific targets for women’s representation in senior roles\, reforms to recruitment and promotion processes\, establishment of mentorship programmes\, allocation of dedicated resources\, family-friendly policy reforms\, or public statements of institutional priority. \nFourth\, Partnership Mobilization and Resource Catalysis: The convening will catalyse new funding partnerships and collaborative initiatives supporting women scholars and leaders across the continent. By bringing the full range of higher education stakeholders together with development partners\, philanthropic foundations\, and international funders in structured dialogue\, the event creates conditions for meaningful partnership formation that can support continental-scale initiatives. \nFifth\, Network Strengthening and Community Building: The event will deepen the continental network of women leaders and their allies across all institutional roles through structured engagement and planned follow-up action\, sustaining ongoing collaboration\, mentorship\, and mutual support long after the event concludes. \n\n\n PROGRAMME STRUCTURE\n\n\nRecognizing the demanding schedules of higher education stakeholders and the importance of broad-based engagement\, the event is designed for maximum intellectual impact and meaningful participation within a compressed but substantive timeframe. All sessions will be delivered virtually with interactive features enabling broad participation. \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nDuration\nPurpose and Content\n\n\n\n\n0-10 mins\nWelcome and Strategic Framing\n10 minutes\nOfficial welcome by AAU Senior Leadership setting the strategic context for the conversation\n\n\n10-35 mins\nKeynote Address\n25 minutes\nDelivered by a distinguished African woman university leader of international standing\, focusing on “The Leadership Imperative: Why Women’s Advancement is Non-Negotiable for Institutional Excellence”\n\n\n35-80 mins\nHigh-Level Panel Discussion\n45 minutes\nModerated by a senior academic with deep expertise in gender and higher education policy\, featuring 3-4 distinguished women Vice-Chancellors/ senior university leaders from diverse African regions\n\n\n80-105 mins\nOpen Dialogue and Audience Engagement\n25 minutes\nStructured engagement with all participants through virtual platforms\, enabling stakeholders to contribute perspectives and share institutional experiences\n\n\n105-120 mins\nClosing Remarks and Call to Action\n15 minutes\nSynthesis of key insights\, announcement of follow-up mechanisms and closing by AAU leadership\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n TARGET AUDIENCE\n\n\nIn keeping with the AAU’s commitment to inclusive dialogue and broad-based engagement in advancing women’s leadership\, this event welcomes all higher education stakeholders who share an interest in creating more equitable\, excellent\, and transformative African universities. The diversity of perspectives and experiences represented will enrich the dialogue and strengthen collective capacity for transformative action. \nInvited participants include: \n\nVice-Chancellors and University Presidents\nDeputy Vice-Chancellors\, Registrars\, and Senior Administrators\nDeans\, Heads of Department\, and Academic Managers\nFaculty Members and Academic Researchers\nAdministrative and Professional Staff\nEarly-Career Academics and Postdoctoral Researchers\nGraduate and Undergraduate Students\nGovernment and Ministry Officials\nDevelopment Partners and International Funders\nPhilanthropic Foundations\nCivil Society Organizations and NGOs\nMedia and Communications Professionals\nMale Allies Across All Roles\nProfessional Associations and Networks\n\nThis inclusive approach reflects the AAU’s understanding that transformative change requires the engagement of all members of the university community. Senior leaders cannot implement change alone; faculty members cannot create inclusive cultures in isolation; administrative staff cannot transform institutional practices without support; students cannot advocate effectively without allies; and external partners cannot invest wisely without understanding institutional realities. \n\n\n ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES\n\n\nThe success of this high-level convening will be measured not by the quality of the conversation alone\, but by the concrete actions\, institutional commitments\, and measurable progress that follow. The AAU is committed to ensuring that the energy and insights generated during this event translate into sustained momentum for change across the continent. \nImmediate outcomes will include documentation and dissemination of key insights\, institutional commitments\, and partnership opportunities through a synthesis report distributed to all registered participants and made available to the broader AAU membership. The recording of the event will be made available to all registrants\, enabling those unable to attend live to benefit from the dialogue\, while media coverage and social media amplification will extend the reach of the conversation beyond those who participated directly. \nLong-term impact includes measurable progress in women’s representation in senior academic and governance positions across AAU member institutions\, enhanced research productivity and innovation capacity through more inclusive knowledge production\, stronger continental networks sustaining women’s leadership development through ongoing mentorship and collaboration\, and the embedding of normative shifts recognizing women’s leadership as a strategic imperative in institutional discourse\, policy frameworks\, and resource allocation decisions across the continent. \n\n\n REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION\n\n\nAll higher education stakeholders are warmly invited to participate in this important continental dialogue. Registration is open via the dedicated online link\, which will be widely disseminated through AAU communications channels\, member institution networks\, partner organizations\, and social media platforms. There is no fee for participation\, reflecting the AAU’s commitment to broad-based engagement in advancing women’s leadership. \n\n\n CONTACT INFORMATION\n\n\nFor registration\, expressions of interest\, partnership opportunities\, or additional information\, email: \ncommserve@aau.org with a copy to fnkrumah@aau.org \n 
URL:https://aau.org/event/aau-international-womens-day-2026-commemoration/
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SUMMARY:Students' Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Students’ Leadership Workshop \nAAU Secretariat\, Accra \nAAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/students-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T135119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T135119Z
UID:7018-1773648000-1773680400@aau.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging AI and Technology in Medical Research Ethical and Practical Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging AI and Technology in Medical Research Ethical and Practical Approaches \nPMA
URL:https://aau.org/event/leveraging-ai-and-technology-in-medical-research-ethical-and-practical-approaches/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T134948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134948Z
UID:7016-1773388800-1773421200@aau.org
SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum-3/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T134635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134635Z
UID:7014-1772179200-1772211600@aau.org
SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum-2/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260217T095333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T095333Z
UID:7216-1771930800-1771936200@aau.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Medical Publishing: Best Practices in Ethics and Data Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Session Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, 24 February 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT)\nRegistration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2629682621691567711?source=aau
URL:https://aau.org/event/navigating-medical-publishing-best-practices-in-ethics-and-data-sharing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134416Z
UID:7010-1771920000-1771952400@aau.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Medical Publishing: Best Practices in Ethics\, Data Sharing\, and Journal Selection
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Medical Publishing: Best Practices in Ethics\, Data Sharing\, and Journal Selection \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/navigating-medical-publishing-best-practices-in-ethics-data-sharing-and-journal-selection/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260223T095831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T095936Z
UID:7235-1771574400-1771606800@aau.org
SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Community of Practice (COP)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, 20th February\, 2026\n\nTime: 12:00 GMT\n\nDescription: The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Community of Practice (COP)\, following its successful kick-off meeting\, has convened a series of technical and peer-learning discussions aimed at generating evidence-based insights to inform the development of a comprehensive policy brief on strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.\nThese engagements have brought together stakeholders from academia\, the private sector\, incubators and innovation hubs\, government institutions\, and development partners to share practical experiences\, identify systemic gaps\, and highlight scalable solutions that support inclusive and sustainable innovation-driven growth.\nThis final webinar marks a key milestone of the COP process and will serve as a platform to validate key findings\, consolidate stakeholder perspectives\, and refine priority recommendations that will feed into the final policy brief. The session will focus on translating dialogue into actionable policy guidance that supports stronger multi-stakeholder collaboration\, knowledge exchange\, and ecosystem strengthening across regions.\nThe webinar will bring together COP members\, technical experts\, and ecosystem actors to ensure the policy brief reflects practical realities\, emerging trends\, and strategic opportunities within entrepreneurship and innovation systems.
URL:https://aau.org/event/the-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-community-of-practice-cop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aau.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COP-webinar.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T134134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134134Z
UID:7008-1770969600-1771002000@aau.org
SUMMARY:Vice Chancellors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chancellors Forum \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/vice-chancellors-forum/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T133721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T133721Z
UID:7003-1770883200-1773334800@aau.org
SUMMARY:AI & Higher Education: Capabilities\, Use Cases and Institutional Strategies
DESCRIPTION:AI & Higher Education: Capabilities\, Use Cases and Institutional Strategies \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/ai-higher-education-capabilities-use-cases-and-institutional-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aau.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AI-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260126T095250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T095250Z
UID:7114-1770202800-1770208200@aau.org
SUMMARY:Accelerating Medical Research in Africa
DESCRIPTION:The first series of the AAU – Taylor & Francis webinar series – “Accelerating Medical Research in Africa.”.\n\nThe first session is tailored for researchers in medicine and healthcare and explores how preprints are accelerating medical and healthcare research across Sub-Saharan Africa through faster dissemination\, greater visibility\, and global collaboration. The session will include the following:\n\n\nUnderstanding preprints and their role in medical and healthcare research\nUsing Open Research Africa and VeriXiv to share and amplify your work\nDebunking common preprint myths and live Q&A\n\n\nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 4 February 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM (GMT)\nRegistration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7347793669106158170
URL:https://aau.org/event/accelerating-medical-research-in-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T132937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T132937Z
UID:7000-1770192000-1770224400@aau.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Preprints in Medicine and Healthcare: Navigating Medical Research & Leveraging Preprints for Impact
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Preprints in Medicine and Healthcare: Navigating Medical Research & Leveraging Preprints for Impact \nPMA/AAU TV
URL:https://aau.org/event/the-power-of-preprints-in-medicine-and-healthcare-navigating-medical-research-leveraging-preprints-for-impact/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20251203T092310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T092310Z
UID:6976-1769500800-1769706000@aau.org
SUMMARY:2nd Edition of the Positioning Your University for Global Visibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: 27th – 29th January 2026 \n \nVenue:  Lusaka\, Zambia\n\n\nRegistration fee: US$700 per person for participants from AAU member institutions and US$800 per person for those from non-AAU member institutions.\n\nTo confirm your participation\, kindly register by 19th December 2025 via this link https://indico.aau.org/event/12/
URL:https://aau.org/event/2nd-edition-of-the-positioning-your-university-for-global-visibility-workshop/
LOCATION:Lusaka\, Zambia\, Zambia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20260120T133904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T133904Z
UID:7006-1769166000-1769173200@aau.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Education 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Theme: The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education: An African Imperative\nHost: Association of African Universities (AAU)\nKnowledge Partner: Afrobarometer\nDate: January 23\, 2026\, | Time: 11:00 – 13:00 GMT | Format: Virtual\n\n\nRationale and Background\n\n\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU)\, representing over 450 member institutions\, will host a pivotal webinar to mark the 2026 International Day of Education. This event directly engages with UNESCO’s global theme\, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education”. \nAfrica’s defining demographic reality – the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population\, with over 400 million young people poised to enter the workforce in the coming decades\, presents an unprecedented opportunity and imperative for development. However\, despite improved access to education\, systemic gaps persist. Data indicates that 45% of African youth (18-25) are unemployed\, citing a lack of relevant skills and experience\, while civic engagement is declining. This underscores a critical disconnect between education systems and the realities of youth aspiration\, employability\, and agency. \nConcurrently\, the digital transformation of education offers both a promise and peril. While digital tools can revolutionize learning\, disparities in access risk entrenching inequality\, and passive consumption of external platforms threatens African knowledge sovereignty. This webinar is therefore a strategic intervention. It moves beyond diagnosis to action\, positing that African youth must be active architects\, not just beneficiaries\, of their educational future. It aligns with AAU’s core mission to advance quality\, relevant higher education and the continental agenda for socio-economic transformation. \nWebinar Objectives: \n\nTo present Afrobarometer’s data on youth education\, employment\, and civic engagement as an evidence base for action.\nTo facilitate a solutions-oriented\, intergenerational dialogue between youth\, educators\, policymakers\, and industry.\nTo identify concrete\, actionable pathways for integrating youth voice into policy\, curriculum development\, and institutional governance.\nTo formulate clear recommendations for stakeholders to foster inclusive\, youth-centric education ecosystems.\n\n  \n\n\nMethodology\, Format\, and Agenda\n\n\nThe webinar will employ a 2-hour\, virtual format to ensure broad\, continental accessibility while fostering focused\, interactive discussion. The flow is designed to progress from context-setting through a keynote presentation\, to data insights\, then to practical dialogue\, concluding with a clear call to action. \nProposed Agenda \n\n\n\nTime (GMT)\nSession\nKey Participants & Content Focus\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10\nOpening Session: A Continental Imperative\nWelcome by AAU & Afrobarometer representatives Contextualising the theme within Africa’s demographic and developmental agenda\n\n\n11:10 – 11:30\nKeynote: Reimagining Education with Youth as Architects\nProf. Olusola B. Oyewole\, AAU Secretary-General. Sets vision for youth-led innovation\, digital justice\, and transformative education.\n\n\n11:30 – 11:50\nData Spotlight: The Voice of African Youth\nPresentation of key findings on education\, employment\, digital access\, and civic attitudes\, grounding discussion in evidence – Afrobarometer\n\n\n11:50 – 12:30\nHigh Level Panel: Blueprints for Co-Creation\nModerated dialogue exploring models for curriculum reform\, governance inclusion\, and skills for the future.\n\n\n12:30 -12:50\nQuestion and Answer Session\nParticipants contributions to the discussions and engagement session\n\n\n12:50 – 1:00\nOfficial Closing & Call to Action: The AAU Roadmap\nPresentation of consolidated recommendations and AAU’s actionable frameworks for stakeholder commitment.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nTarget Stakeholders and Partners\n\n\nPrimary Partners: \n\nLead Organizer: Association of African Universities (AAU)\nKnowledge Partner: Afrobarometer\n\nTarget Audience:\nThis event is designed for a multi-sectoral\, intergenerational audience crucial for systemic change: \n\nUniversity Leadership: Vice-Chancellors\, Deputy Vice-Chancellors\, and Deans from AAU’s network\, who can implement institutional reforms.\nStudents & Youth Leaders: Representatives from national student unions and youth innovation hubs\, whose direct experience is vital for co-creation.\nPolicy Makers: Officials from Ministries of Education\, Youth\, ICT\, and the African Union Commission\, who shape the enabling policy environment.\nDevelopment & Private Partners: Representatives from development agencies\, and the EdTech/telecommunications sector\, who provide essential resources and partnership.\n\n\n\nExpected Outcomes and Impact\n\n\nThe webinar is designed to yield tangible outputs that extend beyond the event itself: \n\nA Policy Brief: A concise\, public document summarizing the data insights and panel recommendations for universities and governments.\nStrengthened Advocacy & Network: An amplified continental conversation using official hashtags (#EducationDay\, #PowerOfYouth) and the activation of a community of practice under the AAU to champion this agenda.\nActionable Roadmap: Clear next steps aligned with AAU’s strategic frameworks\, to guide post-webinar action.\n\n\n\nLogistical Details\n\n\n\nDate & Time: January 23\, 2026\, 11:00 – 13: GMT.\nPlatform: Primary virtual platform via Zoom.\nPromotion: Through AAU channels (website\, newsletter\, social media @AAU_67) and partners’ networks (Afrobarometer).\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ci36Qdk1S8uCtoAUQT-YKg \n\n  \n  \n\n\nReferences\n\n\n\nUNESCO. (2026). *International Day of Education 2026 global event: The power of youth in co-creating education*. UNESCO. Retrieved from https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-day-education-2026-global-event-power-youth-co-creating-education]\nAfrobarometer. (2023) Africa’s youth: More educated\, less employed\, still unheard in policy and development. Afrobarometer. Retrieved from https://www.afrobarometer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AD734-PAP3-Africas-youth-More-educated-less-employed-still-unheard-Afrobarometer-13nov23.pdf\nAssociation of African Universities (AAU). (2025\, November 4). AAU Advocates for Digital Justice at Global Higher Education Forum in China. AAU. Retrieved from https://aau.org/2025/11/aau-advocates-for-digital-justice-at-global-higher-education-forum-in-china/]\nUNESCO. (2026\, January 9). How you can join the International Day of Education 2026. UNESCO. Retrieved from https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/how-you-can-join-international-day-education-2026]\nUnited Nations. (n.d.). International Day of Education. United Nations. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day]\nAssociation of African Universities (AAU). (2025\, July 25). Press Release – AAU 16th General Conference Charts Bold Future for African Higher Education. AAU. Retrieved from https://aau.org/2025/07/press-release-aau-16th-general-conference-charts-bold-future-for-african-higher-education/]
URL:https://aau.org/event/international-day-of-education-2026-webinar/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T155244Z
UID:6063-1764662400-1764867600@aau.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Safety and Security in African Universities - University of Venda
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/workshop-on-safety-and-security-in-african-universities-university-of-venda/
LOCATION:south africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T150516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T095122Z
UID:6061-1762761600-1763139600@aau.org
SUMMARY:2025 Africa Universities' Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/2025-africa-universities-day/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T142239Z
UID:6055-1759392000-1759424400@aau.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Internationalization within the African Higher Education Context – Looking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/webinar-internationalization-within-the-african-higher-education-context-looking-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145920Z
UID:6057-1759305600-1759510800@aau.org
SUMMARY:Conference: Responsible Use of AI and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: Bridging African and Diasporan Perspectives (1 - 3 October)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/conference-responsible-use-of-ai-and-emerging-technologies-in-higher-education-bridging-african-and-diasporan-perspectives-1-3-october/
LOCATION:Namibia\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T142023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T142023Z
UID:6051-1758614400-1758819600@aau.org
SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for University Registrars and Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Algiers\, Algeria
URL:https://aau.org/event/capacity-building-workshop-for-university-registrars-and-administrators/
LOCATION:Algeria\, Algeria
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250901T093726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T093838Z
UID:6836-1758103200-1758128400@aau.org
SUMMARY:Online Symposium connecting HBCUs and African Higher Education Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Online symposium between Historic African Diaspora Placement Program (HADIP)\, Association of African Universities (AAU)\, and United Negro College Fund (UNCF)\, scheduled for September 17\, 2025\, via Zoom at 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM WAT | 4:00 PM CAT (GMT+2). \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1gTt_dKrQv2QfbW_CBuajw#/registration \nDownload the Concept Note
URL:https://aau.org/event/online-symposium-connecting-hbcus-and-african-higher-education-institutions/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250528T124217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T124217Z
UID:6156-1757404800-1757696400@aau.org
SUMMARY:Media Masterclass for Higher Education Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Be part of Africa’s educational revolution in the Media landscape.\n\nAre you a Media Professional in a university\, a University & College Student in Media Programs\, or a University Communications Officer?\n\nEquip your university with the critical skills needed to navigate\, create\, and evaluate digital content effectively by signing up for the AAU TV’s 4-Day Media Masterclass from September 9 – 12\, 2025\, at the AAU Secretariat in Accra.\n\nUse this link: https://forms.office.com/r/ThB0H6pTXc to register\n\nUse this link:  https://pay.aau.org/media-masterclass for Payment\n\nRegistration Fees:  $300\n\nContact: +233 266296601 / +233 203995210\n\nEmail: jkornor@aau.org / aehottor@aau.org
URL:https://aau.org/event/media-masterclass-for-higher-education-institutions/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T141553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T141553Z
UID:6049-1756886400-1756918800@aau.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Internationalization and Sustainability Policy and Practice in African Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/webinar-internationalization-and-sustainability-policy-and-practice-in-african-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250721T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T121624
CREATED:20250210T141144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T141144Z
UID:6046-1753084800-1753462800@aau.org
SUMMARY:Conference: 16th AAU General Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aau.org/event/conference-16th-aau-general-conference/
LOCATION:Morocco\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VCALENDAR