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The ACU launches its next 5-year strategy (2025–2030)28 August 2025The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has unveiled its updated strategic plan, The Road to 2030. Building on a refreshed vision, the plan sets out how the ACU will work with members and partners to strengthen higher education, advance sustainable development, and connect engaged leaders across the Commonwealth.
Read more on the ACU website: https://www.acu.ac.uk/news/the-acu-launches-next-5-year-strategy/
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Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie - Call for Papers: Sixth International Conference on Olive in Palestine28 August 2025Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie announces a call for papers for the Sixth International Conference on Olive in Palestine (ICOP 6), which it will be organizing at its main campus in Tulkarem, Palestine, on November 24–25, 2025. Please find more details on the poster below.
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UNACH - Webinar on the University of the Future 202527 August 2025The Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas will host a webinar on The University of the Future (WUoF), Unach 2025. The event seeks to promote reflection and critical analysis on the transformations that higher education institutions must undertake to effectively address forthcoming challenges.
Mr. Giorgio Marinoni, Manager for Higher Education Internationalization Policy and Projects at the International Association of Universities, will be among the distinguished speakers.
The webinar (conducted in Spanish) will be held in two sessions: Wednesday, 24 September 2025, and Wednesday, 1 October 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Mexico Central Time).The link to the virtual session platform is the following: Zoom: https://unach-mx.zoom.us/meeting/register/3fryL0iURR6kdoxsttRLvA
For more information please refer to the poster below:
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Association of African Universities - Renewal of Prof. Olusola Oyewole’s Mandate as Secretary General of the AAU20 August 2025The Association of African Universities (AAU) is pleased to announce the Governing Board’s unanimous renewal of Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole’s mandate as Secretary General for a second four-year term (2025-2029). This decisive endorsement reflects Prof. Oyewole’s transformative leadership in advancing AAU’s mission to enhance the quality and relevance of higher education in Africa and strengthen its contribution to Africa’s development.
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Association of African Universities - Prof Kenneth Matengu elected as New President1 August 2025Professor Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia, has been elected the 14th President of the Association of African Universities (AAU).
This appointment took place during the 16th AAU General Conference, held in Rabat, Morocco, from July 21 to 25, 2025.
An accomplished scholar, innovator, and transformative leader, he won 67.1% of the votes in a two-candidate election, succeeding Professor Bakri Osman Saeed of the University of Khartoum, who chaired the Association’s governing board from 2021 to 2025.
You can read his full acceptance speech here and learn more at : https://aau.org/2025/07/unams-vc-elected-aau-president-champions-knowledge-sovereignty-and-youth-led-academic-renaissance/ (in French) -
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic – News updates from UM6P Morocco1 August 2025July 21, 2025 – UM6P, UNESCO & OCP Foundation Launch African-Centered Platform
This triangular partnership seeks to support African development through education, research, culture, and biodiversity. It includes projects on curriculum reform via the General History of Africa, youth mobility through Campus Africa, and digital heritage preservation. President El Habti’s keynote reinforced the university’s pan-African identity. On the same day, the Bridge Africa Summit convened 130 young leaders from across the continent to co- design new models of governance and social innovation.
Source: UM6P, UNESCO and OCP Foundation Operationalize a Triangular Platform for African-Centered Development AgendasJune–July 2025 – Science Pulse: Celebrating UM6P’s Scientific Breakthroughs
UM6P researchers published groundbreaking work across several domains including green chemistry, phosphorus management, and AI for agriculture. The Science Pulse series highlighted high-impact publications, patent filings, and interdisciplinary research clusters operating within the university’s ecosystem. These achievements underscore UM6P’s role as a research powerhouse with global scientific relevance and African impact.July 2025 – UM6P Hosts African Association of Universities (AAU) in Rabat
UM6P welcomed the African Association of Universities for a regional engagement session in Rabat, focused on fostering academic mobility, collaborative research, and digital transformation of African universities. Discussions emphasized the importance of building resilient academic networks across the continent.
Source: https://www.aau.orgJune 25–30, 2025 – UM6P & MEL host flagship conference on evidence-based public policy
This conference gathered over 200 experts including Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, researchers from Harvard, and policymakers from the Moroccan government. The event focused on leveraging academic research for real-world policy impact in sectors such as education, climate, and labor markets. Mr. El Habti’s keynote framed the discussion around the need for African institutions to become laboratories of public innovation.
Source: Researchers and policymakers gathered in Rabat to connect science and decision-makingJuly 2025 “Open Call “ - Applications Open for PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities at UM6P
UM6P announces new calls for PhD and Postdoctoral positions in fields such as Sustainable Agriculture, AI for Development, and Circular Economy. Candidates will join dynamic research programs with international collaborations and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Applications are open on a rolling basis via the UM6P portal.
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UNIMED - Open call for Mediterranean universities to endorse the Girona Manifesto28 July 2025The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and UNIMED have launched a call to action for universities across the Euro-Mediterranean region to address the climate emergency. Ahead of its official launch at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Euromed University Initiative for Climate Action invites higher education institutions to endorse a shared Manifesto and step up their leadership role. By joining, institutions commit to:
Strengthening regional cooperation on climate education
Embedding sustainability in curricula
Empowering students in climate governance
Promoting green innovation via living labs and sustainable campuses
Universities, academic networks, research centers, NGOs, and other relevant institutions are encouraged to participate. Endorsements must come from the institution’s leadership using the appropriate template (see below) and be sent to education@ufmsecretariat.org with the subject "Manifesto Endorsement". -
ESN’s statement on the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education11 July 2025We are pleased to share ESN’s statement on the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education. ESN’s Liaison Officer for Youth, Nathan Lusseau, recently attended the Intergovernmental Conference of the States Parties. ESN remains committed and eager to contribute to the ongoing conversation on fair and transparent recognition processes worldwide. The statement is available below.
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ESN : Simone Lepore Elected President & Policy Recommendations for Erasmus+ 2028–2034 Released10 July 2025We’re pleased to share important news from the ESN :
- ESN has elected Simone Lepore as its new President. Simone will officially begin his mandate on 1st August 2025. He succeeds Rita Dias, whom we thank for her dedication and leadership.
- At the same time, ESN has published its Recommendations for the Erasmus+ Programme 2028–2034 — a strategic document outlining the network’s vision for a more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful Erasmus+ programme.
Congratulations to Simone Lepore on his new role! Don’t miss this key publication on the future of Erasmus+.
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University of Oslo launches Centre for Global Sustainability7 July 2025The University of Oslo has officially launched its new Centre for Global Sustainability in June 2025, following the university board’s decision in September 2024. The Centre strengthens UiO’s already high-level sustainability research across disciplines, with a mission to advance critical interdisciplinary research, education, and communication for a more just and sustainable global future.
The Centre brings together key academic units, including: The Centre for Development and the Environment
SUSTAINIT – the university’s Sustainable Health Unit
UiO’s three interdisciplinary platforms: UiO:Energy and Environment, UiO:Life Science, and UiO:Democracy
This new Centre reflects UiO’s long-standing commitment to addressing global challenges through collaboration across the natural sciences, medicine, social sciences, and the humanities. Learn more here
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