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His Majesty King Charles III ceremonially launches the ACU’s new King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme at CHOGM

Published on 30 October 2024 On Thursday 24 October, His Majesty King Charles III attended the ceremonial launch event of the new King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP), hosted by the ACU.

His Majesty King Charles III inspired new Commonwealth Fellowship Programme launches

Published on 19 October 2024 Today, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) launches The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme inspired by His Majesty King Charles III

ACU supporting UK foreign policymaking through K4DD programme

Published on 02 October 2024 K4DD aims to help the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to respond to foreign policy challenges through providing evidence and expertise sourced from a global network.

ACU launches inaugural Higher Education Taskforce Report

Published on 11 September 2024 The report outlines five critical thematic challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of global higher education.

ACU supports early-career researchers to lead climate research projects

Published on 22 August 2024 The ACU demonstrates its commitment to nurturing the next generation of academic research leaders.

ACU and INASP launch OCPP professional training programme for aspiring marine scientists

Published on 07 August 2024 Bespoke online training to enhance the professional development of OCPP scholars.

ACU welcomes eight new members to its Council

Published on 01 August 2024 Eight new members are joining the ACU’s governing Council from 1 August 2024.

Higher education plays a pivotal role in shaping a better future

Published on 26 July 2024 A guest blog by the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General.

PEBL West Africa: Five big findings from an external evaluation

Published on 15 July 2024 The PEBL West Africa programme has been recognised by an external evaluation conducted by INASP.

New Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy launched at SIDS4

Published on 04 June 2024 New Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy will boost marine science and blue economy research, training, and development across the Caribbean.

Unlocking the transformative potential of blended learning in African universities

Published on 04 June 2024 ACU Regional Engagement Representative Adeniyi Emmanuel explores PEBL West Africa's impact on innovation in education

Well-funded and resilient higher education systems are essential: ACU addresses ministers at #22CCEM in London

Published on 30 May 2024 On 16-17 May 2024, we joined education ministers and senior officials in London, UK for the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (22CCEM).

Charting the future: ACU hosts vice-chancellor summit convening university leaders and education ministers in London

Published on 29 May 2024 On Wednesday 15 May we were delighted to host the ACU vice-chancellor summit 2024 in London - our largest in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic.

University leaders and education ministers: a balancing act?

Published on 14 May 2024 Ahead of #22CCEM Professor Colin Riordan, ACU Secretary General and Chief Executive, reflects on the relationship between university leaders and education ministers round the globe.

Higher education to play an urgent role in tackling global challenges

Published on 14 May 2024 Ahead of #22CCEM, Fariba Soetan, ACU Head of Policy and Research, introduces the ACU-led Higher Education Taskforce and the five key HE issues that need urgent attention across the Commonwealth.

ACU and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN partner to create research network (RESNET) to explore global agri-food system transformation

Published on 13 May 2024 RESNET will bring together academic experts across disciplines and geographic regions to explore the critical issues underpinning agri-food transformation.

His Majesty The King announced as Patron for the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Published on 04 May 2024 The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) welcomes His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, as its new Patron.

QECS scholars join the University of Manchester’s ‘Creating a Sustainable World’ course for a third year

Published on 21 February 2024 Scholars completed an online course equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to address the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Association of Commonwealth Universities and Commonwealth Secretariat launch Higher Education Taskforce

Published on 20 February 2024 The group will represent the voice of higher education in the Commonwealth and drive forward progress on education policy commitments.

Professor Colin Riordan CBE appointed as the ACU's next Secretary General and Chief Executive

Published on 13 February 2024 Professor Colin Riordan CBE, former President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, UK has been appointed as the ACU's next Secretary General.