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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

Theme: Global challenges Tagged with: SDGs University of Mauritius Newcastle University Dr Joanna Newman Higher Education and the SDGs Network

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

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