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The ACU community is saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Thomas H B Symons, a leading figure in Commonwealth higher education and a champion of international cooperation.
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Dr Ian H. Rowlands is Associate Vice-President, International at the University of Waterloo. During 2020, he was on sabbatical from the University of Waterloo and affiliated with the ACU.
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Now entering its fourth year, we are delighted to announce the ten ACU member institutions receiving this year’s Gender Grants, and what their project plans are.
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How can international collaborations be fair, and enable universities in low and middle income countries (LMICs) to have a more equal footing?
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