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.
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.
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Published on 25 March 2020
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has appointed Kirsty Cockburn as Director of External Engagement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Published on 28 February 2020
CIRCLE Fellow Dr. Hannah Karuri shares her work with smallholder farming communities to build climate resilience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Published on 17 January 2020
Nabeela Mowlana explains how her experience at the UK Commonwealth Futures workshop was 'life-changing and awe-inspiring'.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Published on 11 December 2019
Over 10,000 students have benefitted from the expertise of leading ACU member universities across east Africa, thanks to the Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL).
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