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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

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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

Everyday Life In The Alleyways Of Baddawi Camp, (C) E. Fiddian Qasmiyeh

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

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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 Research 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

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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

Theme: Access and inclusion International collaboration Strengthening universities Tagged with: PEBL Africa COVID-19

The PEBL project boosts universities’ capacity to manage campus closures

Published on 05 May 2020 The ACU invited PEBL partners in East Africa to share insights on teaching virtually amidst campus closures. The encouraging responses we received paint a picture of resilience through hardship. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: Global challenges COVID-19

#HigherEdTogether: How universities are fighting COVID-19

Published on 29 April 2020 Universities across the Commonwealth are on the front line in the battle against coronavirus. Read this article

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

Reimagining Peace in Violent Times

Published on 27 April 2020 Thuli reflects on how young people can be the driving force behind 'reimagining peace' following her experience at the Commonwealth Futures workshop in Durban, South Africa. Read this article

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: SDGs World Urban Forum

The Commonwealth, Cities and the World Urban Forum

Published on 27 April 2020 Dr Ian Rowlands reflects on his experience attending the 10th World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, an international gathering for sustainable urbanization. Read this article

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Commonwealth Futures: Reimagining Peace

Published on 02 April 2020 The third Commonwealth Futures workshop, 'Reimagining Peace', convened 30 young leaders in South Africa to explore the role of student leaders in building peaceful, cohesive societies. Read this article

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Virtual higher education: building resilient universities of the future

Published on 31 March 2020 The global COVID-19 pandemic spotlights the critical role virtual learning can play in universities' contingency plans to safeguard higher education through periods of uncertainty. Read this article

Theme: Strengthening universities Tagged with: Kirsty Cockburn

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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

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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