Our Pathways to Impact
AAU's Focal & Key Result Areas

Research & Innovation
Fostering Africa’s transformation through impactful research, innovation, and homegrown solutions through regional collaboration.

Quality Assurance
Strengthening standards and excellence to ensure African higher education remains credible, relevant, and competitive.

Advocacy & Policy
Championing policies and investments that position universities as engines of Africa’s development.

Higher Education Capacity Building & Empowerment
Equipping institutions and people with the skills, leadership, and tools to thrive and deliver impact.

Higher Education Access & Mobility
Expanding opportunities through stronger resourcing, inclusive access, and academic mobility across Africa.
Knowledge & Opportunities Hub
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 […]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 […]Member University in Focus: University of Ilorin, Nigeria, West Africa
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically […]
Member University in Focus: University of Ilorin, Nigeria, West Africa
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically […]Member University in Focus: Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Nestled in the vibrant cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZuku Natal, is the Durban University of Technology (DUT), one of South Africa’s leading universities in […]AAU Mourns the Passing of its Former Vice President: Prof. Edward Ako
The Association of African Universities (AAU) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Professor AKO Edward Oben, a dedicated former Vice President of its Governing Board […]

Africa Research, Innovation Development Network (AfRID)
Strengthening Africa’s Research Ecosystem
AfRID is a comprehensive platform connecting African scholars, institutions, and research communities. Our mission is to enhance the visibility and impact of African research globally. AFRID is where Africa Research connects.
Our Media Services
AAU TV (Association of African Universities Television) is a dedicated media platform that promotes higher education in Africa by streaming content on policy, research, science, technology, health, and innovation. Broadcasting online in English, the AAU Tv provides visibility for African scholarly work, distinguished personalities, educational events, and youth-focused programmes.
We also provide professional media coverage services including documentaries, videography, photography, online streaming, and other visual productions for higher education institutions and related agencies and organisations.
Our Current Projects
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- January 23, 2026
Project Documents:- Date
- January 23, 2026
The project SEADE – short for ‘Strengthening the Europe-Africa Digital Ecosystem Through Increased R&I Cooperation’ provides fundamental support services and route-to-market programmes for AU & EU […]- Date
- January 23, 2026
The Association of African Universities (AAU) has partnered with eLearnAfrica to Design, Develop, Deliver, and Deploy Learning Management Systems (LMS) throughout Africa. This initiative was launched on July 7, 2021, during […]- Date
- February 17, 2026
The Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership (AEIP) connects stakeholders across the entire innovation value chain, including researchers, innovators, incubators, start-ups, SMEs, investors, civil society, and public policymakers, to […]
Empowering Lives and Institutions
Our Spread across the continent
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Our Footprints
The Association of African Universities (AAU) was established in 1967 with 34 founding member universities out of 46 universities on the African continent at the time. Today, the AAU has expanded to over 450 member universities across the continent, with additional Associate members in the diaspora.
Regional Offices:Â
The AAU has regional/continental offices in the following regions:
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- Eastern Africa Regional Office (EARO)
- Southern Africa Regional Office (SARO)
- Northern Africa Regional Office (NARO)
- Europe Regional Office
- Latin America Regional Office (LARO)





















