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Theme: International collaboration Supporting research Global challenges Tagged with: SDGs International collaboration Africa Supporting Research

New international partnership to support world-class research across Africa and beyond

Published on 18 September 2020 Read this article

Theme: International collaboration

ACU Summer School 2020: The Migration Generation? Climate, youth and refugees

Published on 02 September 2020 50 students from across the Commonwealth connected online for ACU Summer School 2020: The Migration generation? Climate, youth and refugees. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities Tagged with: COVID-19

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Higher education during COVID-19: a snapshot of digital engagement in Commonwealth universities

Published on 01 September 2020 The results of the ACU’s digital engagement survey, published today, highlight the stubborn digital divide and its impact on universities’ current capacity to deliver teaching and research. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: PEBL Africa

Virtual higher education: investing in tomorrow’s leaders

Published on 12 August 2020 Amidst a digital revolution in global higher education, improving the quality and availability of virtual learning resources is a cornerstone of the ACU’s mission to build more inclusive universities. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges International collaboration Tagged with: SDGs Higher Education and the SDGs Network

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UN High-Level Political Forum hears universities play a critical role in supporting the SDGs

Published on 30 July 2020 On July 9 and 10, the ACU joined the SDSN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) President’s meeting at the UN High-Level Political Forum. Read this article

Tagged with: HR in HE Community COVID-19

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How have HR professionals at universities been coping with COVID-19?

Published on 27 July 2020 ACU HR in HE Community member Elizabeth Baré, Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, talked to us about HR responses to COVID-19. Read this article

University libraries beyond the campus walls

Published on 20 July 2020 What will the new normal look like for university libraries? Across the Commonwealth, ACU member universities are driving froward creative solutions to deliver library services beyond the campus walls Read this article

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

Sustainable urbanisation: a call to action across the Commonwealth

Published on 17 July 2020 Join the ACU and partners for an online Programme focused on a call to action on sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: International collaboration

Universities’ international offices in the future

Published on 15 July 2020 Pro-Vice Chancellors (International) and Heads of International Offices from six universities share their experiences and perspectives on the future of universities’ international offices. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Dr Joanna Newman SDGs

A global partnership for the higher education sector

Published on 15 July 2020 The ACU, the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), and the International Association of Universities (IAU) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Read this article

Tagged with: ACU Review

Read the latest issue of The ACU Review

Published on 08 July 2020 This issue looks at how Commonwealth universities are advancing the art and science of public mental health. You can access the latest issue from this page. Read this article

Theme: Supporting research Tagged with: Supporting Research COVID-19

Our response to the UK Government’s initiative and investment in a new R&D roadmap

Published on 06 July 2020 Message from our Chief Executive and Secretary General. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities International collaboration Supporting research Global challenges Tagged with: COVID-19 International collaboration Strengthening universities

How Universities are sharing best practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on 22 June 2020 Read how our member institutions have continued to collaborate, connect, and learn from each other as they navigate new challenges and adapt to life under lockdown. Read this article

Theme: Access and inclusion Tagged with: Refugees and displaced people

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The Camp as Archive: Refugees and ruins in Baddawi Camp

Published on 20 June 2020 In this article, Prof. Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh and Yousif M. Qasmiyeh highlight how though egalitarian archiving practices researchers can help to build a more inclusive future for refugees. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: International collaboration Strengthening universities COVID-19

ACU Digital Now

Published on 19 June 2020 The ACU is changing fast. Digital Now is our commitment to ensuring that our vibrant global network continues to thrive. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities

Moving assessments online: sharing lessons learned from across the Commonwealth

Published on 03 June 2020 Over 200 people joined us for our first virtual event on moving assessments online. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges International collaboration Tagged with: CIRCLE Blue Charter SDGs Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network ACU Fellowships

Higher education: building a healthier, greener future

Published on 03 June 2020 Universities are powerhouses of innovation and strong mobilisers for local action. Their contributions and leadership are invaluable in our fight against climate change. Read this article

Tagged with: Global challenges Commonwealth Futures

A step forward as youth leaders to reimagine peace

Published on 01 June 2020 Sachin writes about how his group explored the concept of a digital platform to help address gender-based violence at Commonwealth Futures: Reimagining Peace. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Global challenges Tagged with: Global challenges Commonwealth Futures

Embracing peace at the Commonwealth Futures workshop

Published on 26 May 2020 Commonwealth Futures delegate, Parth, writes about addressing gender-based violence empowerment and skill development programmes. Read this article

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ACU launches virtual Summer School with the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Published on 26 May 2020 Exploring themes of migration, youth and refugees, the ACU will deliver its first ever virtual summer school with University Cape Coast, Ghana in August 2020. Read this article