Published on 28 October 2021
How can institutions create and assess research impact? Dr David Phipps from York University in Canada and Dr Julie Bayley from Lincoln University weigh in on assessing the societal impact of research
Published on 27 October 2021
In this blog, Jeremy Collymore, Co-Convenor of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network, discusses the important role of universities in climate action.
Published on 19 October 2021
Assistant Professor Ravinder Dhiman at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India, talks about the interplay between climate-induced disasters, technology and policy.
Published on 27 September 2021
The ACU and the University of Manchester are joining forces to provide access to a ground-breaking course for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) Scholars.
Published on 24 September 2021
Higher education’s response to COVID-19 has been a tale of challenges and opportunity. We now have a window of opportunity build a fairer future for higher education that leaves no one behind.
Published on 20 September 2021
Dr Basirat Ashabi Oyalowo - a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lagos and ACU Summer School 2021 speaker - shares four ways that universities can drive solutions to housing problems.
Published on 17 September 2021
While each PEBL university's journey to implement blended learning is unique, participants largely agree that the programme directly addressed the biggest challenges in their contexts.
Published on 13 September 2021
A study by the ACU and the Institute of Physics found that support in a few key areas could help to drive physics innovation, especially in energy, climate and weather, and health.
Published on 08 September 2021
While ACU Summer School students logged in each day from different countries, they all worked in unison on activities. We are delighted to showcase the work of the winning groups and students.
Published on 19 August 2021
This year’s Summer School convened students online to explore themes linked to urban disasters. Here we have Tevita Mikaele Rakula sharing his experience of ACU Summer School 2021.
Published on 03 August 2021
As technology increasingly infiltrates our lives, universities need to question whether they can - and should - influence the role it plays in society.
Published on 30 July 2021
Earlier this year, Newcastle University organised an event for members of the ACU Higher Education and the SDGs Network to explore local contributions that universities are making to the SDGs.
Published on 29 July 2021
In recognition of the crucial role that the QECS scheme plays in connecting people and nations across the Commonwealth, Her Majesty The Queen has signed certificates for alumni.
Published on 23 July 2021
How important is the university campus? As we move forward, universities are taking stock of what a post-pandemic campus could look like in practice, and its role in offering differentiated support.
Published on 20 July 2021
In the post-pandemic university campus, it's likely that some form of blended learning is here to stay. What will this mean for students and staff?
Published on 19 July 2021
Supporting Research Community member Eric Yirenkyi Danquah reflects on his experiences developing nextgen scientists at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana.
Published on 13 July 2021
While digital technology can enhance access to higher education, intersecting inequalities mean that this reality is still out of reach for many. How can we use technology to address inequalities?
Published on 08 July 2021
The Climate Research Cohort's research-to-action facilitator Dr Haseeb Irfanullah reflects on the vital role researchers must play in informing and influencing current climate policies and practices.
Published on 06 July 2021
The success of any digital transformation will depend on how well students and staff are supported. But what does that really mean, and how could it work in practice?
Published on 29 June 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on higher education around the world. What challenges and opportunities will higher education face in our digital future?
