Association of African Universities
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The Association of African Universities is the Voice of Higher Education in Africa. The Association was established in 1967 in Morocco.
The Wait is Over! The 16th Quadrennial General Conference of the Association of African Universities officially kicks off in Rabat, #Morocco 🇲🇦. Join us for 5 inspiring days filled with engaging plenary sessions, thought-provoking keynote addresses, and high-level stakeholder…
On behalf of the All-Africa Students Union, Emmanuel Kofi Abotsi, Policy Advisor, Youth Governance & Leadership, @aasu_72 officially presented their student-led report: - Rethinking Higher Education: Pathways for Innovation and Sustainability A contribution to the conference…
Early Career Researchers Centre of Excellence: "The essence of this initiative is to strengthen the capacity of early career researchers using a pipeline approach by building on their existing knowledge and expertise." - Prof. Frederick Ato Armah, Director of Research &…
Prof. Olusola Oyewole, Secretary-General of the AAU, launched the AAU Early Career Researchers Centre of Excellence. "For so many years, we have neglected our early career researchers. This Centre will empower them to generate impactful, world-class knowledge rooted in Africa’s…
AAU is launching a Digital Skill Empowerment MOOC—an initiative targeting academic and administrative staff, focusing on: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Collaborative tools. The MOOC will be delivered online, followed by an in-person session for practical engagement.…
At the National Open Science Dialogue during #GENCON25, speakers emphasized that open science is not just about access—it's a political and ethical imperative. Publicly funded research should be accessible. From aligning with @UNESCO's 2021 recommendations to enabling #AI,…
“We are honoured to work with the Association of African Universities in building capacity for higher education institution leaders.” The AAU’s leadership in championing Open Science across the continent makes this collaboration vital for long-term impact. — Ms. Joy Owango,…
Research findings showed the key role of University incubators and accelerators in mentorship, funding access, and hands-on training. But long-term sustainability should be the focus. #AAUGeneralConference #GENCON25 #Education #Leadership #Transformation #AfricaInnovation
A powerful call to action: African HEIs must adopt gender-sensitive approaches to entrepreneurship education. Insights from a multi-country gender analysis revealed systemic barriers women face—and strategies to break them. #AAUGeneralConference #GENCON25 #Education #Leadership…
A comparative study across Ghana, Kenya & Nigeria shows rural entrepreneurs have a stronger link between problem-solving and self-efficacy. #GENCON25 sessions spotlighted how local resilience fuels growth—entrepreneurship training must reflect these realities.…
Launched in Nouakchott, #Mauritania on July 22, 2025! The Sahel Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education #SahelRELANCE project is officially underway to boost education system management and launch the Sahel Open School in #Chad and #Mauritania. Funded by…
We are reaching the climax of the #AAU #CON25! Day 4 is underway with impactful stakeholder engagements; from the Association of African Universities, the China Association of Higher Education, Trinka AI, and more! Stay tuned as we showcase bold ideas and lasting partnerships…
Day 3 Recap – Still Going Strong! From powerful parallel sessions to vibrant exhibitions, Day 3 of the #AAU #GENCON25 brought thought leaders, researchers, and innovators together once again to reimagine Africa’s higher education landscape. What stood out most for YOU? Watch…
The AfRID Network is a pan‑African platform launched by the AAU to strengthen the capacity of African universities and research teams. It is hosted by the Association of African Universities (AAU), as a continent-wide initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s research,…
Unveiled at #GENCON25, the AAU-led Africa Research, Innovation & Development (AfRID) Network is a pan-African platform aimed at strengthening the capacity of African research teams through collaborative and impactful research to advance the continental development…
Discussions on exploring innovative strategies for funding diversification, strengthening internal controls, and embracing digital finance tools — all to position Bursars as strategic change-makers in #highereducation were prioritised at the ongoing 16th AAU General Conference…
As universities face rising costs and changing funding models, financial leaders must go beyond traditional budgeting. The parallel session for Bursars and Finance Officers tackled how Bursars can drive innovation, accountability, and digital transformation in finance.…
Day 3 of the AAU 16th Quadrennial General Conference! We’re kicking off the day with parallel sessions, high-level dialogues, transformative ideas, and bold commitments for the future of African Higher Education. Stay tuned! #AAUGeneralConference #GENCON25 #Education…
