May 21, 2026

AAU and KCA University Partner to Host COREVIP 2027 and AAU@60 Celebration

Preparations for the 24th Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREViP 2027) have formally commenced following the successful signing of a Memorandum of […]
May 21, 2026

AAU Governing Board Meets in Accra to Advance Strategic Priorities

The Association of African Universities (AAU) Governing Board convened its 86th session from 12–13 February 2026 at the Association’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, bringing together a […]
May 21, 2026

AAU to Host Global University Associations Forum 2026

The Global University Associations Forum (GUAF) continues to strengthen its position as a key platform for international cooperation in higher education, as member associations advance collective […]
May 21, 2026

AAU Leads CESA’s Higher Education, Research & Innovation Cluster (2026–2035)

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has been designated as the lead institution for the Higher Education, Research and Innovation (HERI) Cluster of the African Union’s Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2026–2035). This gesture marks a significant […]
May 12, 2026

AAU Hosts Universal Acceptance Day 2026: Promoting One Internet for Every Language – Africa’s Path to Global Digital Inclusion

In an era where digital transformation continues to reshape how societies communicate, learn, and innovate, the need for inclusivity in the online space has never been […]
May 4, 2026

Press Release: AAU and Partners Launch RELANCE Project to Expand Education Access to 850,000 Youth Across the Sahel

Accra, May 04, 2026 – The Association of African Universities (AAU) is leading the implementation of the Sahel Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education […]
March 29, 2026

PRESS RELEASE-CHINNOVA Launches Call for $1 Million Funding for Climate and Health Research in West and Central Africa

Accra, Ghana | Friday, March 27, 2026 – The Climate Change and Health Innovation Hub for West and Central Africa (CHINNOVA) is pleased to announce the […]
March 27, 2026

From vision to infrastructure: why hosting the PAQAA interim technical unit positions Africa for a quality revolution

Olusola Oyewole Secretary General of the Association of African Universities Africa’s higher education sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace. However, beyond increasing access, the real […]