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Kirsty Cockburn appointed as the ACU’s Director of External Engagement

Published on 25 March 2020 The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has appointed Kirsty Cockburn as Director of External Engagement. Read this article

Our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Published on 20 March 2020 Message from our Chief Executive and Secretary General. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Day South Africa

Commonwealth Day 2020: Bright minded scholars from our QECS and CSC programmes meet in South Africa

Published on 19 March 2020 On 9 March – to celebrate Commonwealth Day – the ACU met with scholarship students, alumni and distinguished guests at the National Research Foundation (NRF) in Pretoria. Read this article

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Commonwealth Day: Delivering a common future

Published on 11 March 2020 On 9 March – Commonwealth Day – the ACU brought together bright minds from across the Commonwealth to meet our Patron, The Duchess of Sussex, at Buckingham Palace, ahead of the Commonwealth Service. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

Commonwealth Futures workshop focused on Gandhian principles, writes Adam Vernon

Published on 04 March 2020 Adam talks about his time at the Commonwealth Futures workshop, which focused on the Gandhian principles of peace and non-violence. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

My experience with social cohesion at the Commonwealth Futures workshop

Published on 03 March 2020 Emmanuel Nene Dei discusses his experience at the Commonwealth Futures workshop and how his group explored the theme of youth civil apathy. Read this article

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Nadine Afkwah Tim writes about her experience at Commonwealth Futures

Published on 03 March 2020 Nadine Afkwah Tim writes about her experience at The Commonwealth Future Student Leadership Workshop. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

Commonwealth Futures: civic initiatives towards change

Published on 02 March 2020 Tasnuva Mursalat Simran writes about how Commonwealth Futures has highlighted the need for collaboration and the impact she believes we can all have. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

Emily Dingley discusses her Commonwealth Futures experience

Published on 02 March 2020 Emily Dingley writes about her time at the Commonwealth Futures workshop and what she has learnt about communication, community and relationship building, among other things. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Equitable partnerships

Building university-business partnerships for the Commonwealth

Published on 28 February 2020 A new partnership between the ACU and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) will help deepen the already significant relationships between universities and businesses. Read this article

Theme: International collaboration Tagged with: Gender

Quality research and innovation through equality

Published on 26 February 2020 Evelina Vardanyan writes about the Gender Summit 5 Africa 2015, Quality research and innovation through equality, focused on poverty alleviation and economic empowerment through scientific research. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures O P Jindal Global University India CHOGM SDGs

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Commonwealth Futures: Inspiring Global Citizens

Published on 19 February 2020 The second Commonwealth Futures workshop brought 28 student leaders to India, to explore Gandhian principles, challenge perceptions, share knowledge and develop tools to build social cohesion. Read this article

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University leaders convene at Wilton Park to drive SDG agenda forward

Published on 29 January 2020 Find out what happened when academics, policymakers and government officials from across the globe came together to share best practice and develop ways to work in partnership to address the SDGs. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Commonwealth Futures

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Commonwealth Futures: creating a meaningful shift in public policy

Published on 23 January 2020 Ahmednur Ali reflects on his experience at the first Commonwealth Futures workshop, where the diversity of voices broadened his horizons and influenced his approach to policy design. Read this article

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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

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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