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Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

Commonwealth Futures: the power of youth voices

Published on 17 January 2020 Nabeela Mowlana explains how her experience at the UK Commonwealth Futures workshop was 'life-changing and awe-inspiring'. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities Tagged with: PEBL Africa Teaching and learning

PEBL continues to boost capacity for blended learning in East Africa following a successful first year

Published on 15 January 2020 In 2020, the ACU looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with university partners to evolve pedagogical approaches alongside technology. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

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Commonwealth Futures: advocating for change

Published on 15 January 2020 Catherine Mingxi Ge writes about her experience at the inaugural Commonwealth Futures workshop at Cumberland Lodge, where she met with youth leaders from across the Commonwealth to advocate for change Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: HRH The Duchess of Sussex Blue Charter SDGs ACU Summer School Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

2019 at the ACU

Published on 17 December 2019 As 2019 draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to look back at how the ACU has worked with its members and partners to deliver on our core mission: building a better world through higher education. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities Tagged with: PEBL

PEBL courses benefiting 17,000 students across east Africa

Published on 11 December 2019 17,000 students are benefiting from the expertise of leading ACU member universities across east Africa, thanks to the Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL). Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Dr Joanna Newman Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Celebrating 60 years of Commonwealth Scholarships

Published on 10 December 2019 On Monday 2 December, friends and supporters of the CSFP gathered to celebrate 60 years of achievement at a reception kindly hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London, UK. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: SDGs Commonwealth Futures CHOGM

Commonwealth youth leaders convene in the UK for the inaugural Commonwealth Futures workshop

Published on 09 December 2019 The inaugural workshop in the Commonwealth Futures series took place at Cumberland Lodge, UK, from 1-3 December 2019 on the theme ‘Commonwealth Futures: Youth Perspectives’. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Dr Joanna Newman SDGs

Our united commitment to higher education

Published on 09 December 2019 None of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identified in the UN Agenda 2030 can be achieved without the contribution of higher education and research. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: SDGs

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A report from Paris – putting higher education on the global stage

Published on 05 December 2019 This November has provided some grounds for optimism for both UNESCO and for international higher education. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: Refugees and displaced people King's College London Dr Joanna Newman

Journeys to belonging: what role for higher education?

Published on 27 November 2019 Taking place at King’s College London on 26 November 2019, ‘Journeys to belonging’ showcased how universities are working to widen access to higher education for refugees and displaced people. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: HRH The Duchess of Sussex Refugees and displaced people

Our Patron’s message of support on World Access to Higher Education Day 2019

Published on 26 November 2019 HRH The Duchess of Sussex, Patron of the ACU, sends a message of support on World Access to Higher Education Day 2019. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion

Leaving no-one behind: boosting access, equity and social cohesion through higher education

Published on 25 November 2019 Annabel Boud reflects on the 10th Donor Harmonisation Group meeting and discusses how the ACU and Commonwealth Scholarship Commission are working to boost access, equity and social cohesion. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: University of Nicosia Cyprus

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University of Nicosia signs MoU with the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Published on 11 October 2019 The University of Nicosia (UNIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in August 2019. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: HRH The Duchess of Sussex South Africa SDGs Gender

Inclusive universities = inclusive societies

Published on 08 October 2019 The ACU's Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, visits University of Johannesburg to discuss how universities can build fairer and safer societies for all. Read this article

Theme: Supporting research Tagged with: South Africa Research Early career academics Dr Joanna Newman

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Generating Talent: Transforming support for the research landscape in South Africa

Published on 03 October 2019 The importance of investing in early career academics was in the spotlight today at South Africa's first National Higher Education Conference, at the launch of an ACU joint report with USAf. Read this article

Theme: Supporting research Tagged with: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Gender grants Dr Joanna Newman HRH The Duchess of Sussex South Africa

Joanna, HRH & Blue Charter Fellow Refilwe at University of Johannesburg Solving global challenges event

Solving global challenges through inclusive higher education

Published on 01 October 2019 HRH The Duchess of Sussex joined students and academics from ACU member universities in South Africa today to discuss how higher education can help build fairer and safer societies for all. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: University of Mauritius SDGs ACU Summer School

ACU Summer School 2019 brings students from across the Commonwealth to Mauritius

Published on 29 August 2019 The 2019 ACU Summer School brought students from across the Commonwealth to the University of Mauritius to focus on the theme 'Public health: from a small island state to the global community'. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Peace and Reconciliation Network Supporting Research Community Academic mobility ACU Fellowships

ACU Fellowships: supporting research collaboration across the Commonwealth

Published on 23 August 2019 The 2019 cohort of ACU Fellows have been selected to travel to another country to undertake research in topics ranging from climate change to mental health. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: Gender grants Gender Academic mobility Teaching and learning

ACU Gender Grants 2019: supporting equity and equality across the Commonwealth

Published on 07 August 2019 The 2019 ACU Gender Grants have been awarded to member universities to help meet the costs of organising projects promoting gender equity and equality in their institutions. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Climate and the environment Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network SDGs

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Commonwealth universities join forces to prepare for climate resilience

Published on 06 August 2019 Universities from across the Commonwealth have pledged to work together to support higher education institutions and their communities to develop resilience to climate change Read this article