Campus Africa

Check-in with UNESCO Chairs, 26.02.25

1. Quick update on Campus Africa developments
2. Results of the recent Global UNESCO Chairs Survey
3. Opportunities for engagement – Campus Africa, Natural Sciences, Global Chairs Coordination
4. South-South-North Collaboration
5. Announcements and news from Chairs eco-systems

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Webinar: African universities as development agents – the role of regional cooperation

Tuesday, 8 October 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: All times BST. Zoom, registration required

In this webinar, Olusola Oyewole (President of the African Association of Universities, AAU) will talk to the “three missions” of African universities and their role as agents of development, and the role of an organization such as the AAU in promoting regional cooperation and integration, as well as in supporting universities with their developmental agendas.

Olusola will trace the evolution of the relationship between the AAU, the AU and the Pan African University, as well as offer an analysis of different national and international perspectives on HE policy for development.

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Revival and Refocusing of Security Departments in African Universities and Colleges in the 21st Century

As part of the AAU’s commitment to delivering value to its members and advancing higher education in Africa, a strategic workshop is being organised under the theme, “Revival and Refocusing of Security Departments in African Universities and Colleges in the 21st Century”. This initiative aligns with AAU's mission to strengthen the capacity of leaders within Africa’s higher education community.

This workshop seeks to address safety and security challenges faced by African Higher education institutions by equipping institutions with the tools and strategies needed to safeguard students, staff, and assets effectively. The workshop is designed for key decision-makers and stakeholders, including Vice Chancellors, Presidents, Rectors, Directors, Registrars, Campus Security and Safety Officers, and other Professionals responsible for formulating and implementing security policies.

Date: 25–27 February 2025

Venue: University of Technology, Mauritius

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Workshop fee: AAU member institutions: 700 USD; Non-AAU member institutions: 800 USD; and Institutions in Mauritius (subsidised fee): $500

For more information and enquiries, please reach out to Edith Laari via email: elaari@aau.org or WhatsApp on +233-26-417-315.

IARSLCE International Webinar

The IARSLCE committee is embarking on an international agenda setting exercise to articulate the key issues, research questions, methodological approaches, research challenges that would shape the service learning and community engagement field, and advance knowledge across the educational spectrum and across national, cultural, and disciplinary contexts.

If you are a scholar, a postgraduate student, a practitioner in the field, a university official involved in work of this nature, a representative of a community-based or civil society organisation involved in research that in your view overlaps with some of the work described, then Professor Darren Lortan (a professor of mathematics at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa) is inviting you under the auspices of IARSLCE (International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement) to participate in this international research agenda setting exercise.

Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025

Venue: Online

Time: 3pm GMT | 4pm WAT | 5pm CAT | 6pm EAT

2024 International Conference - "University Values in a Changing World”

Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November 2024

Venue: Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan

The International Association of Universities extends invitation to stakeholders to participate in the 2024 International Conference slated for Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November 2024 at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan! Focusing on the theme, “University Values in a Changing World”, the conference promises to consider critical questions facing the global higher education community today.

Learn more about the conference, the diverse speakers, the exciting programme, and more on its dedicated website: www.IAUTokyo2024.net. Online registration is open from 15 June to 15 November 2024.

Download a copy of the concept note here.

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Fostering International Partnerships in Higher Education Institutions in Africa

Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 September 2024

The Association of African Universities Invites Stakeholders to Participate in a Capacity Building Workshop on - Fostering International Partnerships in Higher Education Institutions in Africa, 24 to 26 September 2024, Harare, Zimbabwe.

As part of the numerous benefits offered by the Association of African Universities (AAU) to its members, and in line with strengthening the capacity of leaders in Africa’s higher education ecosystem, the AAU is organising a workshop for senior officers in African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) concerned with strengthening partnerships for their institutions, including those from the International Offices and Partnership Units.

Please register to participate. This workshop forms part of the pre-launch events leading to the launch of the AAU Southern African Regional Office. For further information, please contact elaari@aau.org

Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and 21st Century Higher Education Institutions in Africa

Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 September 2024

Venue: Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

The Association of African Universities (AAU) invites stakeholders to participate in an upcoming training programme being organised on contemporary legal issues in higher education under the theme, "Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and 21st Century Higher Education Institutions in Africa".

This training targets all stakeholders in higher education and knowledge production with a particular focus on innovative institutional leaders, policy makers, lawyers, technology transfer officers, data protection officers, information technology professionals, data scientists, academics, and inventors.

Visit the AAU blog for more information.

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Anglophone Social Media Workshop

Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 August 2024

Venue: AAU Secretariat in Accra, Ghana

The AAU is calling for participation in an upcoming Anglophone Social Media Workshop. This workshop aims to present a unique opportunity for university social media officers to gain valuable insights, skills, and connections in the field of social media marketing and communications. By equipping participants with the tools and knowledge to harness the power of social media, this workshop will drive positive change and innovations within African higher education institutions.

For access to concept note and further information, visit the AAU blog.

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Call for Submission of Success Stories

Deadline for submission: Friday 27 September 2024

The Strengthening the Europe-Africa Digital Ecosystem through Increased Research and Innovation Cooperation (SEADE) Project announces a Call for Submission of Success Stories. The SEADE project is a two-year initiative funded by the European Union with the aim of deepening and broadening digital cooperation between Europe and Africa, and to address the gaps in the research value chain.

The SEADE Project invites you to submit success stories recorded under your past projects and initiatives implemented within the research and innovation (R&I) sector. Participating in this initiative will not only showcase your accomplishments but also inspire collaboration and facilitate the exchange of valuable insights and lessons learned.

For more information, please contact Ms Isabella Tetteh Ahinakwa at itahinakwa@aau.org

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African Innovation Competition "StarTech Africa"

Deadline for submission: Monday 30 September 2024

Moulay Ismaïl University, Morocco, is organising the 4th edition of the African Innovation Competition "StarTech Africa" ​​under the theme, "Innovation in Africa in the 21st century". This special edition is being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, Morocco in partnership with several African universities and higher education institutions across the continent.

Invitations are invited from innovative project leaders (engineering students, students from other disciplines, PhD students or young researchers) from Moroccan and other African institutions, with innovative projects to showcase.

For more information, please visit the website.

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Call for Abstracts for the 2nd Pan African Conference on CO2 Compensation

Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 September 2024

The 2nd Pan African Conference on CO2 Compensation – 2GAToCCC slated for 25 to 27 September is calling for submission of abstracts. The goal of the conference is to address the role of African communities in climate mitigation and adaptation. Abstracts can be submitted in English or French and should not exceed 300 words.

For submissions and specific criteria for type of submission, please fill the form. Please visit the conference website for more information. You may send all questions via the email address gatocccc@greeningafricatogether.org

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The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

Deadline for Project Requests and Scholar Applications for diaspora scholars: Wednesday 18 September 2024

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is accepting Project Requests from African host universities and Scholar Applications from qualified African academics in the diaspora in the United States and Canada.

The CADFP is a scholar exchange program for African higher education institutions to host a diaspora scholar for 14 to 90 days for projects in curriculum co-development, collaborative research and graduate student teaching and mentoring. The CADFP is a two-sided application: a project request submitted by the African institution and a scholar application submitted by the diaspora scholar.

Visit the program website for further information.

Strategic Foresight and Strategic Intelligence for Leaders, Managers, Academics and Administrators in Higher Education Institutions in Africa.

Tuesday 8th – Friday 11th October 2024

Venue: AAU Secretariat, Accra, Ghana

This is recommended for Academics, Leaders, Librarians, Registrars, Administrators, University Management, Heads of Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development in institutions, Executive Directors, Directors, Program Coordinators, Staff of International Relations Offices, Finance and Budgeting Managers, Project Managers and Officers, Staff Responsible for Resource Development, Partnership & Policy Managers, and Planning Officers. For more details, please follow this link.

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Online diploma in "Management of Higher Education Internationalization"

Monday 14^th October – 2^nd December 2024

The UNESCO Chair "Internationalization of Higher Education and Global Citizenship" of the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) in collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU) are pleased to offer the online diploma in "Management of Higher Education Internationalization". Participants will have access to synchronous lectures on the following themes: Strategies for the design, planning and management of a comprehensive internationalization process; Strategies and management of student mobility; Internationalization of the curriculum; Internationalization of research; Promotion and management of international cooperation; Promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global citizenship. 

Read more via this link.

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Western Africa Regional Open Science and Research Integrity Dialogue

Wednesday 16th - Thursday 17th October 2024

The Association of African Universities (AAU), in partnership with Digital Science, TCC Africa-Training Centre in Communication, PLOS, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Dimensions, and The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH), invites stakeholders to the Western Africa Regional Open Science and Research Integrity Dialogue. 

This high-level event brings together Vice-Chancellors, research directors, and key decision-makers from Western African higher education institutions to tackle the challenges and opportunities of implementing Open Science and Research Integrity practices.

Join leaders in higher education to develop actionable strategies for open science and improved research integrity in the region and across the continent.

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Call for Papers for Fintech Fusion: Bridging Borders, Empowering Inclusion conference

Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 October 2024

Venue: Academic City University College in Accra, Ghana

The Academic City University College extends a cordial invitation to you and your esteemed institution to participate in the Call for Papers for its upcoming International Conference on Financial Technology and Business Innovation, to be held under the theme, “Fintech Fusion: Bridging Borders, Empowering Inclusion”.

This conference aims to bring together industry professionals, regulators, academics, and students to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Fintech sector. It will be an excellent platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and exploring new research directions.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Mark Tampuri at +233 50 365 7495 or by email at ffisummit@acity.edu.gh

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Launch of new regional office

The new European Regional Office for the Association of African Universities was officially launched at the University of Nottingham on Wednesday 6 March 2024.

The ceremony was led by the University of Nottingham's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shearer West, the President of the AAU, Professor Bakri Osman Saeed, and Secretary-General of the AAU, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole.

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