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Dear Stakeholder,
Receive warm greetings from the Association of African Universities (AAU).
We are pleased to present a curated list of upcoming events and opportunities from AAU and our strategic partners.
Kindly find the details below
Organized in collaboration with Subula e.U, AAU invites you to a webinar titled “AI & Higher Education: Capacities, Use Cases & Institutional Strategies.” As AI continues to shape the global education landscape, this webinar explores understanding AI in higher education, where universities should begin with AI integration, and the institutional opportunities and strategic pathways.
Date & Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:30 GMT
In collaboration with AAU, Taylor & Francis Group presents the webinar series, “Accelerating Medical Research in Africa” tailored for researchers in medicine and healthcare. Join us for the first session which explores how preprints are accelerating medical and healthcare research across Sub-Saharan Africa through faster dissemination, greater visibility, and global collaboration.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 GMT
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Community of Practice (CoP) under the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform invites you to join the CoP and participate in the next meeting on the theme “Strengthening AU–EU Collaboration for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Innovation.”
Join the Community of Practice and be part of an engaging community advancing entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa and Europe.
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 14:00 GMT
Register here | Read more on the various AEIP Communities of Practice
The first cohort of the AAU Digital Empowerment MOOCs runs from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 20, 2026. The MOOCs will be delivered in a blended format, combining three-week self-paced online sessions with a day contact session with facilitators, followed by a one-week in-person practical workshop to maximize participation and impact.
Register today and join us on this incredible learning journey.
Registrations for the 2nd Cohort of the online session is free and can be completed via the link below.
Enquiries: aaulms@aau.org
Register here | Read More on the blog
The Institute of Education & Academic Effectiveness at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) announces the Executive Master’s in Governance, Administration and Policy in Education (GAPEF). This programme is designed for education leaders, policymakers, and changemakers committed to strengthening education systems across Africa.
Enquiries: Dr. Rita Kasa via Rita.KASA@um6p.ma
The Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) invites workshop participation from individuals transitioning into pedagogical research from other disciplines. The workshop will explore the interrelationship between learning, teaching, and research at a time when multidisciplinary research is becoming increasingly important across the higher education sector. It will examine the dual relationship between discipline-centred research and pedagogic research, as well as the transition between these areas, with particular focus on research methodologies and publication.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
On January 23, 2026, AAU and Afrobarometer co-hosted a continental webinar themed “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education: An African Imperative”, to commemorate the International Day of Education.
Watch the recording here
The 2nd Edition of the workshop “Positioning Your University for Global Visibility 2.0” held from the 27th – 29th January 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia was an enormous success, and we look forward to the 3rd Edition scheduled for May 2026.
Follow updates on this workshop via AAU’s LinkedIn page
AAU, through its television platform AAU TV, invites Universities, Research Institutions, Centres of Excellence, as well as Faculty, Researchers, and Students to submit feature ideas for the upcoming season of HealthAfrik, our flagship health program.
This season of HealthAfrik is dedicated to showcasing health-related research, innovation, and institutional impact emerging from African higher education and research ecosystems. The program provides a continental platform for translating academic work into accessible narratives that reach universities, policymakers, development partners, and communities across Africa.
We welcome submissions in these fields:
Enquiries: Miss Isabella Ahinakwa – itahinakwa@aau.org
Egypt–Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) invites applicants from African countries to apply for its Postgraduate M.Sc. programmes under the TICAD8 Scholarships for Fall 2026. The TICAD8 programmes are fully funded, covering tuition, flights, accommodation, medical insurance, and monthly stipends.
Application deadline: February 15, 2026
Enquiries: international.affairs@ejust.edu.eg / firstvp.office@ejust.edu.eg
Admission requirements and guidelines
The US-Africa Institute has opened application for two part-time positions: Higher Education Coordinator and Immigration Programs Coordinator.
To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and two professional references to Info@usainstitute.org
Deadline for application: March 16, 2026
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) West Africa Office, through its Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Helpdesk, invites qualified professionals to join a regional pool of experts supporting demand-led technical assistance across West Africa. Selected experts will provide rapid advisory support, technical reviews, and participate in knowledge-exchange activities under the Sankore Project. Applications are open to professionals with 5+ years’ ST&I experience and strong analytical and policy engagement skills.
Submission deadline: February 15, 2026
Enquiries: STIhelpdesk@ceh.ac.uk
Applications are now open for the Society for Research into Higher Education Newer Researcher Awards. In 2026 there will be up to three awards of £3,000 available for a research project of one year’s duration.
Submissions are welcome until: March 31, 2026
Apply here | Read more about the call here
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