AAU launches new strategic plan to champion 11 focal areas
The Association of African Universities has launched a new six-year strategic plan, defining 11 new focal areas that will guide its direction over the period, as Maina Waruru reports. Read the full story in University World News Africa.
Professor Brian O’Connell: Visionary vice-chancellor hailed
Obituary: The respected former V-C of the University of the Western Cape in South Africa died on 25 August, as Edwin Naidu reports. Read the full story in University World News Africa.
SAR urges universities to stand firmer on academic freedom
African universities have been urged to support scholars and students who face violent attacks and are denied academic freedom because of their ideas and opinions, said Clarissia J. B. of Scholars at Risk . Wachira Kigotho tells us more. Read the full story in University World News Africa.
Programme targets 1.2 million women, refugees, the disabled
Maina Waruru updates us on the second cycle of the TAGDev 2.0 PROGRAM , which will run until the end of 2033. Read the full story in University World News Africa.
Universities should include students with invisible disabilities
Despite an increase in the proportion of students with disabilities admitted to higher education institutions worldwide, quality higher education institutions do not seem prepared, argues Simon Peter Ngalomba (PhD) . Read the full story in University World News Africa.
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Lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
6 个月Very informative
Freelance Journalist, Writer, Communications
6 个月Thank you University World New for giving prominence to the article. Thank you to the Association of African Universities for generously sharing the information
Freelance Journalist. Open to remote International Projects in Communication & Journalism
6 个月Insightful