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.
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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 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 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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Published on 29 July 2019
Vice-chancellors from universities across the Commonwealth are joining the ACU's governing body (Council), following a competitive election process.
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Published on 27 June 2019
The aim of the project is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships between the university and its local communities, with a focus on working with more disadvantaged communities.
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Published on 20 May 2019
Dr Aryn Baxter writes about an international scholarship programme for students from across the African continent who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the United States, she helped to set up.
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Published on 28 January 2019
The Research Methodology and Design for Business Course, developed by Makerere University, Uganda, is the first course to launch as part oF ACU-managed Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning.
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Published on 07 December 2018
Navroz Surani, Director Human Resources & Talent Development at Aga Khan University spoke at the The ACU's 8th HR in HE Community Conference on brain drain and brain gain. He shares his experience.
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Published on 06 December 2018
The ACU held its 8th HR in HE Community Conference to examine the theme 'Universities of the Future: Global Perspectives for HR?' Umar Zamman shares his experience.
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Published on 04 December 2018
Yusuf Saleh Shapayah Chief Manager, Human Resources at the United Stated International University-Africa – spoke at the ACU's 8th HR in HE Community Conference on HR in the new digital age.
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Published on 09 August 2018
As the ambitious entrepreneurs of the future, it is imperative that educational institutions are able to offer Gen Z-ers the most beneficial experience.
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Published on 25 July 2018
A fresh approach to teaching, which is more engaged, learner-centric and relevant is needed if Indian higher education institutions are to fulfill their social responsibilities.
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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.
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Published on 25 May 2018
Recent government announcement to grant autonomy to 60 of India's higher education institutions is significant, promising to introduce liberalisation to the sector.
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Published on 18 September 2017
A new partnership between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the ACU will boost the impact of international higher education on social and economic development initiatives across member countries.
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Published on 19 July 2017
Current research on African graduates indicates widespread and enduring social contributions by alumni and counterfactual evidence of 'brain drain'.
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