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SUMMARY:AAU African Students’ Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to officially invite you and members of your institution/organisation to participate in the maiden edition of the AAU African Students’ Leadership Summit 2026\, scheduled to take place from 17th – 19th August 2026 in Cairo\, Egypt\, hosted by Al-Azhar University\, host institution of the AAU North Africa Regional Office.\nThe Summit will be held under the theme:\n“Shaping the Next Generation of African Transformation: Leadership\, Innovation\, and Agenda 2063 in Action.”\n\nParticipation Fees:\n\nUSD 300 – AAU Member Institutions\nUSD 350 – Non-AAU Member Institutions\n\nThe AAU African Students’ Leadership Summit is a high-level continental convening designed to equip Africa’s emerging student leaders with the leadership capacity\, strategic thinking\, innovation mindset\, and continental networks required to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s transformation agenda.\nOrganised by the Association of African Universities (AAU) — the apex body for higher education in Africa representing nearly 500 universities across the continent\, the Summit directly responds to the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2026–2035)\, both of which emphasise youth empowerment\, leadership development\, and active participation in shaping Africa’s future.\nThe Summit recognises that leadership within higher education exists across different levels and responsibilities. As such\, participation is open to:\n\nUndergraduate student leaders and aspiring student leaders\nGraduate (Master’s) students and project coordinators\nPhD candidates\, postdoctoral representatives\, and research leaders\nLearners in professional and specialised programmes\nYoung innovators\, researchers\, and changemakers across Africa\n\nParticipants who actively engage in the Summit will receive Certificates of Participation in recognition of their leadership training and contribution.\nWe strongly encourage institutions and organisations to sponsor delegations comprising undergraduate\, graduate\, doctoral\, and professional-course participants as part of strengthening Africa’s future leadership pipeline.\nRegistration is currently open via the link below:\nhttps://workshops.aau.org/students-leadershipsummit-2026\nFor further inquiries or clarification\, kindly contact:\n📞 +233 552639759 📧 jddotsey@aau.org\n        +233 243752815 / jkornor@aau.org\nWe would be honoured to welcome you to Cairo for this landmark continental gathering and look forward to your participation in shaping the next generation of African transformation leaders.
URL:https://aau.org/event/aau-african-students-leadership-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt\, Al-Azhar University\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities Exchange Mechanism
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to Participate in the 2026 Annual Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities Exchange Mechanism\nTheme: Forging a New Paradigm for China-Africa Higher Education Cooperation\nDate: 19–20 September 2026\nLocation: Beijing\, China\n\nKindly send an email to cayeboah@aau.org for registration and more details. \n\nDeadline: 30th June 2026
URL:https://aau.org/event/2026-annual-conference-of-the-china-africa-consortium-of-universities-exchange-mechanism/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China
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SUMMARY:Academic Leadership Summit (ALS) – 2026
DESCRIPTION:Academic Leadership Summit (ALS) – 2026 \nTheme: Designing\, Developing\, and Delivering High-Impact Online Learning in African Universities \n\n BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE\n\nThe Association of African Universities (AAU) recognizes the critical and accelerating need for African higher education institutions to strengthen their capacity for online education. Although many universities on the continent have established policies and platforms\, they continue to encounter distinct challenges\, including infrastructure limitations\, varying levels of digital proficiency\, and resource constraints. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive\, contextually relevant support to ensure the effective design\, development\, and delivery of high-quality online learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of African students and institutions. \nIn response\, the Academic Leadership Summit (ALS) – 2026 will convene as a five-day\, intensive\, hands-on workshop from 5–9 October 2026 at the AAU Secretariat in Accra\, Ghana. The programme is strategically designed for faculty\, instructional designers\, IT professionals\, and academic leaders from African universities. Through a carefully structured\, immersive experience\, participants will build a robust online course ecosystem—from curriculum design to implementation and management—tailored to the realities and opportunities within Africa’s higher education landscape. \nRegister here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QN0RusjAFN \n 
URL:https://aau.org/event/academic-leadership-summit-als-2026/
LOCATION:Association of African Universities House\, Trinity Avenue\, Accra\, 233\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Participate in the Fourth Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development\, co-organized by the Association of African Universities (AAU) alongside the African Union Commission (AUC)\, Obreal\, the Association of Arab Universities (AArU)\, and the CELAC Pro Tempore Presidency (Uruguay)\,  will take place from 13–17 December 2026 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, bringing together governments\, universities\, regional organizations\, research institutions\, and development partners from Africa\, Latin America and the Caribbean\, Europe\, the Arab World\, and beyond. \n  \nThis year’s Dialogue marks a new phase of the Interregional Dialogue Process\, moving from dialogue to action by transforming shared ideas into concrete cooperation\, governance mechanisms\, pilot initiatives\, and measurable outcomes. \nDiscussions will focus on three key action tracks: \n\nGreen and Digital Transitions with Territorial Impact – advancing sustainable development through digital transformation\, innovation\, and climate-responsive solutions.\nInterregional Knowledge Connectivity – strengthening research collaboration\, academic exchange\, innovation ecosystems\, and knowledge-sharing across regions.\nInclusion\, Social Cohesion\, and Expanded Interregional Architecture – promoting equitable access to education\, inclusive development\, and stronger interregional governance and cooperation.\n\nThe Dialogue reinforces the vital role of higher education\, research\, innovation\, and international partnerships in addressing today’s global challenges. Learn more and register: Fourth Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development \nAAU’s Commitment \nThe Association of African Universities remains committed to positioning African higher education institutions as key contributors to global knowledge production and sustainable development. Through our partnership in this Dialogue\, we seek to amplify Africa’s voice\, foster meaningful collaborations\, and create new opportunities for our member institutions to influence international higher education policy and practice. \nWe strongly encourage all AAU member universities\, researchers\, faculty members\, and higher education leaders to take advantage of this unique platform to exchange ideas\, build strategic partnerships\, and contribute to shaping innovative solutions for our shared future. \nWe look forward to your active participation in Addis Ababa as we work together to strengthen interregional cooperation and advance higher education’s contribution to sustainable development. \nFor more information and registration details\, please visit the following links: \nRegister today: https://dialogues.obreal.org/interregional-dialogue-2026/register/ \nRead more: https://dialogues.obreal.org/interregional-dialogue-2026/ \nTogether\, let us transform dialogue into action and partnerships into impact.
URL:https://aau.org/event/invitation-to-participate-in-the-fourth-interregional-dialogue-on-education-and-development-2026/
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