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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 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

Theme: Strengthening universities Tagged with: Governance

Vice-chancellors from across the Commonwealth join the ACU’s governing body

Published on 29 July 2019 Vice-chancellors from universities across the Commonwealth are joining the ACU's governing body (Council), following a competitive election process. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Edward Boyle Medical Elective bursaries University of Warwick

Emergency medicine in Uganda: one student’s story

Published on 25 July 2019 Alexander Mount writes about his Edward Boyle Medical Elective Bursary experience, where he spent in the emergency department of Jinja Regional Hospital in Uganda. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Blue Charter Climate and the environment Academic mobility

Fighting marine plastic pollution: emerging scientists driving change with our Blue Charter Fellowships

Published on 24 July 2019 The second cohort of Blue Charter Fellows have been selected to travel to ACU member universities and institutions across the Commonwealth to carry out research into marine plastic pollution Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Blue Charter SDGs

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Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear: Why education is key to managing the menace of plastic pollution

Published on 22 July 2019 Maurice Beseng writes about his Blue Charter Fellowship experience in Cameroon, where he studied the fishing gear crisis and its contribution to plastic pollution. Read this article