

for the Association of African Universities
Launched on August 14, 2024


FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE 2025-2029
AAU GOVERNING BOARD



Professor Bakri Osman Saeed
the Degree of Honorary Professor



AAU Research Director
Elected Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences



Develop an Online MBA Program
with AAU-eLearnAfricaLMS


10 Years of ACE Impact


Supporting the core functions of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Facilitating a favourable HE policy environment
Providing a platform for discussions on emerging issues
AAU MEMBER BENEFITS
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🌐 Networking: Member Institutions can leverage AAU’s extensive networks to form valuable partnerships.
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📚 Academic Mobility: AAU offers (subject to funding) staff mobility programs among member universities in Africa.
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🤝 Project Partnerships: The AAU facilitates research and project collaborations among member universities and development partners.
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📢 Institutional Visibility: Increase your institution’s visibility through AAU Website, AAU Television, AAU E-Newsletter, and the AAU Blog under “Member Universities in Focus”.
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📖 Research Visibility: Feature your university’s publications on the AAU Database of Theses and Dissertations (DATAD).
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🔬 Research Support: Enjoy discounted research consultancy services from AAU member universities.
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💰 Institutional Grants: Eligibility to apply for competitive institutional grants (when funding is available).
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📊 Access to AAU Knowledge & Information Hub: Gain insights from AAU Peer-Reviewed Journals, State of Higher Education in Africa Global Survey report (coming soon), Project Policy Briefs, and Newsletters.
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🌍 Contribute to Continental & Global Dialogues: Utilize AAU policy statements for institutional advocacy efforts.
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🎓 E-Learning Platform: Free access for academics to the AU-eLearnAfrica Learning Management System.
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📊 Data & Statistics: Participate in institutional quality benchmarking through the African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM).

AAU Member Universities
AAU members collectively help shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation; promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education; and strengthen the contributions of research universities to society.
AAU Partners
AAU Partners support us in our quest in improving Higher Education in Africa through student, academic, quality assurance, governance and many other key areas that are pivotal to the development of Higher Education in Africa.
LATEST NEWS
- Communiqué officiel annonçant le décès de Mme Nodumo Dhlamini, Directrice des TIC, de la Communication et de la Gestion des Connaissances de l’AAU – une figure éminente de l’enseignement supérieur en Afrique
- Formal Announcement of the Passing on of the AAU Director of ICT, Communication and Knowledge Management – Ms Nodumo Dhlamini, a Giant in Africa’s Higher Education
- The Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with the African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN) presents a Virtual workshop on Institutional Quality Assurance for Impact
- Building the Capacity of Science Granting Councils for Effective Research Infrastructure Management in Africa through the SGCI Public-Private Partnerships Project
- Message of Condolence by the Association of African Universities on the passing of Professor Mohamed El-Mahrasahwy, Vice-President of the AAU and former President of Al-Azhar University

OUR WEBSITES
AAU offers a variety of websites tailored for the academic community, facilitating research collaborations and providing essential educational resources. Our platforms are vital for students seeking information, researchers building partnerships, and institutions connecting with others across Africa. Discover how these tools can enrich your academic experience and foster a culture of innovation in higher education.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Formal Announcement of the Passing on of the AAU Director of ICT, Communication and Knowledge Management – Ms Nodumo Dhlamini, a Giant in Africa’s Higher Education
- The Future of Universal Acceptance in African Higher Education
- AAU NORTH AFRICAN REGIONAL OFFICE WELCOMES NEW COORDINATOR
- Universal Acceptance in African Universities: Advancing Digital Inclusivity
- Press Release: Climate Change and Health Innovation Hub for West and Central Africa (CHINNOVA) Project Kicks Off: Strengthening Resilience of Health Systems to the Impacts of Climate Change in West and Central Africa
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