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SUMMARY:AAU-Crossref Webinar Episode 1
DESCRIPTION:This first of a three-part AAU-Crossref webinar series is designed to support African universities to strengthen their research infrastructure\, improve scholarly publishing practices\, and maximize the benefits of Crossref services.\nTitled *Enhancing visibility and trust in African scholarly publishing through robust metadata*\, Webinar 1 will demonstrate how universities and journals can use Crossref DOIs and metadata registration to increase global visibility and accessibility. It will also showcase success stories of African institutions leveraging Crossref. \nRegister via: https://shorturl.at/hVsTK \nDate: 15th July 2026 \nTime: 11:00 GMT (kindly convert to your local time)
URL:https://aau.org/event/aau-crossref-webinar-episode-1/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:3rd Edition of the Positioning Your University for Global Visibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Association of African Universities (AAU) is inviting participation to the 3rd Edition of the Positioning Your University for Global Visibility Workshop\, to be cohosted in Nairobi\,  Kenya by KCA University from 14th – 17th July 2026.\n\nThis workshop presents a unique opportunity for engagement among university leaders\, policymakers\, researchers and academic professionals committed to strengthening their institution’s global visibility and standing.\n\nThe registration fee is US$700 per person for participants from AAU member institutions and US$800 per person for those from non-AAU member institutions.\n\nKindly register by 29th May 2026 via this link https://indico.aau.org/e/kcau\n\nFor further inquiries\, contact Ms. Comfort Afia Yeboah at cayeboah@aau.org/ partnerships@aau.org   or via WhatsApp at +233 268 798 812.
URL:https://aau.org/event/3rd-edition-of-the-positioning-your-university-for-global-visibility-workshop/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Taylor & Francis - AAU webinar on Post-Publication Impact & Visibility Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Taylor & Francis – AAU webinar on Post-Publication Impact & Visibility. Kindly find the details below.\n\nSession 4: Post-publication Impact & Visibility: From Publication to Reach\n\nRegistration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7817790860533/WN_owDeemG0S72rtVVW0Tf1yg\nDate & Time: 9 July 2026 | 3:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM SAST\nPlatform: Zoom (Live + Q&A)\n\nSpeakers:\n* Dr Padmakumar K\, Professor & Head of Communication Management\, Manipal Institute of Communication\, MAHE\, India\n* Jing Zhu\, Associate Director\, Community Development\, Taylor & Francis\n* Bethany Farr\, Director of Performance Marketing\, Taylor & Francis\n\nAbout the session:\nYour research journey doesn’t end when your article is published.\n\n This session focuses on practical ways to help researchers increase the visibility\, reach\, and impact of their published work by communicating research effectively to both academic and wider audiences.\n\nWhat we’ll cover:\n* Visibility essentials: optimising keywords\, abstracts\, and ORCID profiles\n* Communicating research beyond academia and increasing research visibility\n* Social media storytelling: making research accessible through threads and short posts\n\nRegister to join us live and discover practical ways to extend the reach and impact of your research.
URL:https://aau.org/event/taylor-francis-aau-webinar-on-post-publication-impact-visibility-session-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Safety and Security in African Universities Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on Safety and Security in African Universities\n“Revival and Refocusing of Security Departments in African Universities and Colleges in the 21st Century.”\n  \nAs part of the Association of African Universities (AAU)’s commitment to delivering value to its members and advancing higher education in Africa\, the AAU in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam\, is organizing a strategic workshop on Safety and Security in African Universities under the theme\, “Revival and Refocusing of Security Departments in African Universities and Colleges in the 21st Century.” \n  \nThis initiative seeks to educate\, enlighten\, and enhance administrators\, leaders\, students and university communities’ consciousness of the existing and emerging security challenges that university communities face. It also seeks to increase and strengthen the capacity of leaders and the entire university communities to appreciate\, prevent and contain\, in a timely and holistic manner\, threats as they arise. Safety\, security\, and the psychological health of faculty\, staff and students are critical and foundational to academic success and institutional resilience globally (Chaudary et al\, 2024). African universities and their communities are particularly faced with diverse security challenges. African universities are often buffeted by violent protests (like FeesMustFall in South Africa)\, gender-based violence\, theft\, terrorism threats\, political violence\, cybercrime and other forms of threats (Dlamini & Olarewaju\, 2021; Mkhize et al.\, 2022). These threats need urgent and effective security policies and measures through digital innovations while fostering collaborative\, community-driven safety models. The safety and security in African universities needs multiple approaches that integrates physical infrastructure\, digital tracking\, and joint community strategies (Moghayedi\, 2024; Gallagher Content Team\, 2024). Prioritizing safety\, security\, and psychological well-being in University communities guarantees a flourishing academic basis for higher retention ratios\, enhanced cognitive performance\, a resilient campus culture and better management of stressors. This workshop is one in a series that endeavours to tackle these challenges by empowering institutions with the resources and techniques needed to protect students\, staff\, assets and university communities efficiently. \n  \nOBJECTIVE\nThe workshop aims to train African university security personnel and build resilient\, modern security procedures to safeguard academic communities\, protect institutional resources\, and produce peaceful\, conducive environments indispensable for higher education and Africa’s development. Specifically\, the workshop seeks to: \n\nEnhance the knowledge and skills of security personnel\, enabling them to design and implement advanced access control systems\, effectively leveraging cutting-edge\ntechnology.\nEmphasize the importance of adopting proactive security policies\, including regular safety audits\, emergency preparedness drills\, and clear communication channels for incident reporting.\nPromote a collaborative approach involving students\, faculty\, and administration to foster a safer campus environment.\n\n  \nGOALS\nSpecific goals of this workshop includes: \n\nImproving Capacity and Professionalism: Empowering campus security officers with enhanced skills in intelligence collection\, crime scene management\, emergency response\, and evidence gathering.\nSafeguarding Students and Assets: Safeguarding university communities\, academic buildings\, and student accommodation (both on and off-campus) against violence\, pilfering\, and unauthorized access.\nPromoting a Culture of Collective Responsibility: Transitioning basic securing by advancing campus-wide consciousness and training programs like University of Ghana’s “Safety and Security Champions” creativities to involve students in vigilance and emergency alertness.\nTransforming Security Structure: Moving from conventional\, manual patrols to amalgamated\, modern systems figuring CCTV surveillance\, electronic access management\, and fast emergency communication systems.\nPreventing Emerging Threats: Containing 21st-century hazards like cybersecurity breaches and academic fraud to protect the integrity of the institution’s information technology and student records.\n\nThis workshop will cover essential topics such as personal safety and awareness\, emergency response and evacuation procedures\, cybersecurity and data protection\, conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques\, first aid and CPR training\, and asset-cycle management. \n  \n  \nWORKSHOP STRUCTURE\nSecurity is conceptualised as a multi-dimensional issue and covered through an intensive 3-day session. The following dimensions of security will be addressed as part of the workshop. \n  \nPhysical Security and Environment Design\n\nAccess control: Control of entry and exit points\, including gates\, doors\, and barriers.\nSurveillance: Use of CCTV cameras\, alarms\, and sensors to monitor campus activity.\nLighting: Crime Prevention Through the Environment Design (CPTED): improving campus lighting and access controls\, including walkways\, parking lots\, and buildings.\nBarriers and fencing: Physical barriers to prevent unauthorized access.\nTraining frontline security personnel on de-escalation\, conflict management\, and lawful interventions.\n\n  \nPersonal Security\n\nEmergency response planning: Plans and procedures for responding to emergencies\, such as fires\, medical emergencies\, and violent incidents.\nCrisis intervention and support: Support services for students\, faculty\, and staff affected by crisis or trauma.\nSelf-defense training: Training programs for students\, faculty\, and staff on self-defense techniques.\nSupport for vulnerable populations: Specialized support services for vulnerable populations\, such as international students\, and students with disabilities.\n\n  \nGender-Based Violence (GBV) and Mental Health\n\nEstablishing safe reporting mechanisms\, victim support protocols\, and first-responder training for security staff.\nPromoting a culture of consent\, awareness campaigns\, and safe-space development.\n\n  \nCybersecurity and Data Protection\n\nNetwork security: Protection of campus networks from cyber threats\, including hacking\, malware\, and phishing.\nData protection: Protection of sensitive data\, including student records\, research data\, and financial information.\nIncident response: Plans and procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents.\nAwareness and training: Training programs for students\, faculty\, and staff on cybersecurity best practices.\n\nEnvironmental Security\n\nDisaster preparedness: Plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters\, such as earthquakes\, hurricanes\, and floods.\nEnvironmental health and safety: Monitoring and mitigation of environmental hazards\, including air and water quality.\nSustainability initiatives: Initiatives to reduce campus environmental impact\, including energy efficiency\, waste reduction\, and recycling.\nEmergency response planning for environmental incidents: Plans and procedures for responding to environmental incidents\, such as chemical spills or wildfires.\n\nCommunity Security\n\nCommunity engagement: Building relationships between campus security and local law enforcement\, community organizations\, and neighborhood residents.\nCrime prevention through environmental design (CPTED): Designing campus spaces to prevent crime\, including natural surveillance\, access control\, and territorial reinforcement.\nStudent involvement in security initiatives: Involving students in security initiatives\, including student patrols\, security awareness campaigns\, and crisis response teams.\nPartnerships with local law enforcement: Collaborations with local law enforcement agencies to enhance campus security.\n\n  \nPoliticisation of University Administration and Student Leadership\n\nPolitical interference and the politicization: Universities compromise campus security by undermining recognised autonomy\, weakening neutral law enforcement\, and changing academic settings into arenas for national or parochial interests.\nWeaponisation of factional student groups: State security forces may be weaponized to silence opposing student groups or vocal faculty under the guise of maintaining order\, resulting in human rights violations and targeted harassment.\nProxy Campus Battles: Direct ties between national political parties and campus factions often result in fierce\, sometimes violent\, proxy battles over student leadership positions\nVulnerability: This dynamic threatens safety by shifting the focus from education to political conflict.\n\n  \nViolent Extremism/ Terrorism and Radicalisation\n\nIdeological Radicalisation: Violent extremism and terrorism imperil universities by threatening faculty\, staff\, and students’ security\, undermining academic openness\, and sparking ideological radicalization.\nIndoctrination and recruitment: Radical groups actively exploit youth grievances and structural socio-economic vulnerabilities to recruit and indoctrinate within academic communities.\nTargeted Violence: Groupings like Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab have usually targeted campuses\, leading to kidnappings\, carnages\, and the ruin of educational infrastructure.\nDisplacement: In sub-regions like the Sahel\, militant invasions have compelled universities to halt classes\, relocate\, or shift wholly to online learning\, harshly disrupting education.\nResource Competition: Transhumance groups such as the Fulani in Nigeria have forced large displacements by overrunning university campuses.\n\n  \nGangs and Occultism in Universities\n\nDrug and Weapons Trafficking: Gangs endanger university security chiefly through violent initiations\, extortion schemes\, organized theft\, and drug trafficking\, which undermine the safety of both campuses and surrounding student communities\nViolent Initiations and Cultism: In many regions\, particularly across West Africa\, like the Black Axe in Nigeria use universities as key enlistment grounds\, endangering new initiates to rigorous physical violence\, black magic rites\, and obliged criminality\nCampus Intimidation: The manifestation of armed gang members results in a climate of anxiety\, choking academic freedom\, disordering campus governance\, and heightens the risk of toxic violent conflicts.\n\n  \nEpidemics and Pandemics\n\nDeath and morbidity: Epidemics and pandemics posse a grave threat to universities communities\, given the dense populations\, high mobility and contact among staff and students\, and propensity of pathogens to spread rapidly.\nVulnerabilities: Epidemics and pandemics worsen socio-economic disparities\, drain institutional finances\, and impede global mobility\, revealing deep-seated weaknesses in the continent’s higher education sector.\nDigital Gap and Study Disruption: The fast change to crisis remote teaching revealed a major structural weakness\, high cost of data\, lack of electricity\, the deficiency of readiness for extensive online learning. Effecting rural and lower-income students critically deprived.\nInstitutional Financial Uncertainty: Many universities are greatly reliant on tuition and accommodation fees\, and lengthy quarantine and university shutdowns lead to massive income losses\, compelling universities into recruitment embargoes\, staff redundancy\, threats to staff and career progression\, and slashes in vital educational and sustenance services.\nInertia of Internationalization: Plagues impede international academic movement\, restraining the mobility of international students\, scholars\, and student exchange programs; negatively impacting the cultural richness of universities and the income produced by international admissions.\n\n  \nCrisis Management and Emergency Evacuation\n\nCrisis Management: Preparing or designing response strategies for civil strife\, natural disasters\, and medical emergencies such as epidemics and pandemics.\nContingency Planning: Collective disaster planning\, communication strategies\, and collaboration with local law enforcement such as the Police.\n\n  \nEngagement Tools (Case Study/Role Play)\n\nRole-playing de-escalation scenarios and mapping physical vulnerabilities on actual campus blueprints are sessions incorporated as practical.\n\n  \n  \nWORKSHOP FORMAT\nThe workshop has adopted a strategic methodology which will include effective approaches\, such as the use of case studies\, focused group discussions\, experiential learning (Case studies from universities in the various regions in Africa)\, presentations and sharing of ideas\, knowledge and skills. The workshop will develop a follow-up process to ensure that university Management are implementing the good practices to be learned from the workshop at their various institutions of higher learning. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with peers on the various challenges at their universities and strategies to overcome them. A postworkshop report will be compiled\, and recommendations made will be integrated into improving subsequent workshops. \nTARGET GROUP\nThe workshop is designed for key decision-makers and stakeholders\, including: Vice Chancellors\, Presidents\, Rectors\, Directors\, Registrars\, Campus Security and Safety Officers\, and other Professionals responsible for formulating and implementing security policies  \n  \nWORKSHOP DETAILS\nMain Workshop Dates: 25th – 27th August\, 2026. \nVenue: Golden Tulip\, Zanzibar \nWorkshop Host:  University of Dar es Salaam \n  \nFEES:\n\nAAU Members- $700\nNON-AAU Members- $800\nInstitutions in Tanzania (subsidized fee)-$600\n\nRegistration covers the conference package including training materials\, certificates\, tea/coffee\, and lunches for the three-day workshop. Participants will be responsible for their air tickets\, Visa fees\, accommodation and dinners . \nTo register kindly click on the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NxqCvF3vUp \n  \n  \nTRAVEL\, ACCOMMODATION\, AND VISA\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU) will provide registered delegates with an official invitation letter issued through the host university and the Foreign Ministry of Tanzania upon completion of the registration process. This invitation letter will support delegates in obtaining a visa on arrival in Zanzibar\, Tanzania\, where applicable. \nParticipants are advised to verify the visa requirements applicable to their nationality and apply for their visas through the official Tanzania Immigration Department website or the online Tanzania eVisa portal. Tanzania Immigration Department Visa Information or the online visa application portal: Tanzania eVisa Portal. \n\nRECOMMENDED HOTELS \n\n\n\nHOTEL\nCOST PER NIGHT\nCONTACTS FOR BOOKING\n\n\nGolden Tulip Zanzibar (Workshop Venue) \n \n150 USD\nrez@goldentulipzanzibarairport.com\n\n\n27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel \n \n80 USD\n airporthotel27cafe@gmail.com\n\n\nGolden Palm Boutique Zanzibar \n \n90 USD\nreservations@goldenpalmzanzibar.com\n\n\nWellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort \n\n\n130 USD\ncrm@wellworthgroup.com\n\n\n\nCONTACT DETAILS – elaari@aau.org and copy membership@aau.org or WhatsApp +233-244498868. \nLANGUAGE: \nThe main training language is English. \n  \nSTUDY TOUR\n\nUniversity of Dares salam\nZanzibar University\n\n  \nA BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE AAU\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU) founded in 1967 with an initial membership of 34 universities\, currently has over 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 how 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. In pursuit of its mandate\, AAU coordinates and facilitates one of the World Bank’s biggest Education Projects; the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE) Project. The AAU also serves as the Coordinator for the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA)\, among other high-profile projects and initiatives. The AAU frequently identifies areas where member institutions require capacity building through its training programmes that are tailor-made to address such needs. \n  \n  \nREFERENCES \nBlokland\, P. & Reniers\, G. (2020). Exploring the Interrelations Between Safety and Security. \nChaudhry\, S.\, Tandon\, A.\, Shinde\, S.\, & Bhattacharya\, A. (2024). Student psychological well-being in higher education: The role of internal team environment\, institutional\, friends and family support and academic engagement. PloS one\, 19(1)\, e0297508. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297508 \nCybersecurity Education Recommendations. (2022). Journal of Cybersecurity Education\, Research and Practice. \nDlamini\, N. & Olarewaju\, O.A. (2021). An Investigation into Campus Safety and Security. Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Singapore\, March 7-11\, 2021 \nEdwards\, F.L. & Goodrich\, D.C. (2021). Emergency Management\, Safety\, and Security. In: Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration\, Public Policy\, and Governance. Springer. \nGallagher Content Team. (Blog\, Tuesday 9\, 2024). How to Improve Campus Security for a Secure Learning Environment. In: Safety and Security Management. Springer. \nLebitse\, P. (2019). Sowetan Live. [Online] Available: https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/opinion/columnists/2019-02-12-alarming-that-safety-on campus-remains-elusive/ Accessed on: 28 June\, 2026. \nManyathela\, C. (2018). Eyewitness News. [Online] Available at: https://ewn.co.za/2019/07/11/saps-considered-most-corrupt-institution-in-sa-survey. Accessed on: 28 June\, 2026. \nMkhize\, S.\, Cinini\, S.F. & Ngcece\, S. (2022). University campuses and types of crime: A case study of the University of KwaZulu-Natal/Howard campus in the city of Durban-South Africa\, Cogent Social Sciences\, 8:1\, 2110199\, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2022.21101 \nMoghayedi\, A.\, Michell\, K.\, Le Jeune\, K.\, & Massyn\, M. (2024). Assessing the influence of technological innovations and community-based facilities management on the safety and security of universities. A case study of an open campus. Facilities\, 42(3-4)\, 223-244.
URL:https://aau.org/event/safety-and-security-in-african-universities-workshop/
LOCATION:Zanzibar\, Golden Tulip Zanzibar\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Humanities and Social Science Webinar Series Research Acceleration
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to the second series of the Taylor & Francis – AAU webinar on HSS Research Acceleration. Kindly find details below.\n\n\nJoin AAU\, Taylor & Francis for the 2nd session of our Humanities and Social Science Webinar Series.\n\nEvent details:\nTitle: Panel Discussion: What Editors Look For\n\n\n Date: 3 June 2026\n\n\n Time: 9:30 AM–11:30 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)\n\n\n  Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1317788422838/WN_4B-8T5g2RPO8IAwsN8cQ_g
URL:https://aau.org/event/humanities-and-social-science-webinar-series-research-acceleration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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). \nRegistration Link: https://workshops.aau.org/aahf-2026. \nConcept Note: AAHF CONCEPT NOTE
URL:https://aau.org/event/african-academic-heritage-fair-aahf/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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SUMMARY:AfRID Renaissance Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:The Association of African Universities (AAU) announces the AfRID Renaissance Workshop 2: AfRID and the Shift toward Collaborative and Transdisciplinary Research in Africa. \nThe workshop will explore the emerging role of the African Research\, Innovation and Development (AfRID) Network in shaping the future of science across Africa. \nIt will focus on the ongoing shift from fragmented\, discipline-based research toward more collaborative\, transdisciplinary\, and impact-driven approaches to knowledge production. \nThe workshop will also consider the need to prioritize problem-oriented research\, particularly in areas such as public health\, climate change\, food security\, and sustainable development. \nKindly click on the link below for more information and registration:\nhttps://aau.org/newsletters/afrid-webinar-002.html \nDate: Tuesday\, 28th April 2026\nTime: 10:00 GMT (convert this to your local time zone)
URL:https://aau.org/event/afrid-renaissance-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Virtual,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-6/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T135525Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T135119Z
CREATED:20260120T135119Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T134948Z
CREATED:20260120T134948Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T134635Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260217T095333Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T134416Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260223T095936Z
CREATED:20260223T095831Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T134134Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T133721Z
CREATED:20260120T133721Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260126T095250Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T130000
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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/]
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LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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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SUMMARY:2025 Africa Universities' Day
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URL:https://aau.org/event/2025-africa-universities-day/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Internationalization within the African Higher Education Context – Looking Ahead
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URL:https://aau.org/event/webinar-internationalization-within-the-african-higher-education-context-looking-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Conference: Responsible Use of AI and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: Bridging African and Diasporan Perspectives (1 - 3 October)
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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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