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Theme:
International collaboration
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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 -
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International collaboration
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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 -
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Access and inclusion
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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:
Supporting research
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South Africa
Research
Early career academics
Dr Joanna Newman
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 -
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Supporting research
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Gender grants
Dr Joanna Newman
HRH The Duchess of Sussex
South Africa
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 -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
Dr Joanna Newman
Higher Education and the SDGs Network
New network on higher education and the SDGs launched
Published on 11 July 2019 A new network to boost the contribution of universities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched by the ACU. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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SDGs
Dr Joanna Newman
Teaching and learning
Higher education’s essential contribution to the SDGs
Published on 10 July 2019 None of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved without the contribution of higher education – through research, teaching, and community engagement. Read this article -
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Dr Joanna Newman
HRH The Duchess of Sussex
City, University of London
Peace and Reconciliation Network
Gender
SDGs
HRH The Duchess of Sussex makes first official visit as ACU Patron
Published on 31 January 2019 HRH The Duchess of Sussex joined ACU staff, students, and academics at City, University of London, today for her first official visit as Patron of the ACU. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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Dr Joanna Newman
Asia
Academic mobility
Pakistan
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Pakistan to offer 10 new Commonwealth Scholarships
Published on 29 November 2018 Students from low income Commonwealth countries will be able to apply for 10 new Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's study in Pakistan next year, thanks to funding from the Government of Pakistan. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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Dr Joanna Newman
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
University of Mauritius
University of Mauritius to host new Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship in public health
Published on 27 November 2018 A new Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship, focusing on public health, will be hosted by the University of Mauritius. Read this article -
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Access and inclusion
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HRH The Duchess of Sussex
Gender grants
Pacific
Gender
Dr Joanna Newman
Duchess of Sussex announces new Gender Grants for ACU member universities in the Pacific
Published on 24 October 2018 The University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University will each receive an ACU Gender Grant to fund new learning initiatives aimed at empowering female university staff and gender equality. Read this article -
Theme:
Global challenges
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Peace and Reconciliation Network
SDGs
Peace and reconciliation
Dr Joanna Newman
ACU Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network convenes in Australia
Published on 12 October 2018 This week, the ACU brought together universities from every region of the Commonwealth to launch the new ACU Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network at the University of Melbourne, Australia Read this article -
Theme:
Global challenges
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Dr Joanna Newman
Climate and the environment
Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
Resilient universities for resilient societies
Published on 11 October 2018 The role of universities in combating the effects of climate change was in the spotlight, as Dr Joanna Newman addressed government ministers at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Bali. Read this article -
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Global challenges
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Dr Joanna Newman
SDGs
Dr Joanna Newman urges universities to lead the way in meeting the SDGs
Published on 12 July 2018 Dr Joanna Newman showcased the ACU's work – and that of our member universities – in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals at the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Event Read this article -
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Strengthening universities
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Dr Joanna Newman
Equitable partnerships
Converging networks for the common good
Published on 14 June 2018 The Declaration of Montreal will bring the ACU together with other university networks to ensure it has the ability to influence international agendas more than any institution can do alone. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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Dr Joanna Newman
Equitable partnerships
Stronger together: the ACU signs Declaration of Montreal to promote university solidarity
Published on 13 June 2018 The ACU has become the latest signatory of an important new international agreement in higher education: the Declaration of Montreal. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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Dr Joanna Newman
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Academic mobility
Prince Harry and the ACU
Published on 17 May 2018 Dr Joanna Newman reflects on Prince Harry and his first act as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador at the Commonwealth Youth Forum. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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CHOGM
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Dr Joanna Newman
Day Four of CHOGM: The Commonwealth – a 'flourishing network'
Published on 20 April 2018 HM The Queen – the ACU’s Patron – officially opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Buckingham Palace yesterday, where she highlighted the Commonwealth’s convening power. Read this article -
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International collaboration
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CHOGM
Dr Joanna Newman
HE value and impact
Day Three of CHOGM: Advocating for Commonwealth-wide collaborations in science and innovation
Published on 19 April 2018 The third day of CHOGM saw the address of international researchers and policymakers to celebrate the vital role that universities play in innovation. Read this article -
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Access and inclusion
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CHOGM
PEBL
Dr Joanna Newman
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Gender
Day Two of CHOGM: Investing in the Commonwealth's youth population
Published on 18 April 2018 The second day of CHOGM brings together policymakers, diplomats and civil society to discuss shared issues on business, women, people and youth. Read this article
