News and opportunities for staff and students at ACU member universities
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Welcome to your February edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news, opportunities and events from the ACU.
News from the ACU
ACU vice-chancellor summit 2024
 

Are you a vice-chancellor at an ACU member university? Join us on 15 May in London, UK, for the ACU vice-chancellor summit 2024. The conference will explore some of the most important issues facing universities and vice-chancellors today through a series of speakers and roundtable discussions. Topics covered will include higher education funding, research management, and the implications of artificial intelligence. The summit takes place as part of the wider programme for the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers.
 
More about the VC Summit 2024 >
Professor Colin Riordan CBE appointed as the ACU's next Secretary General

Professor Riordan, former President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, UK, has been appointed as our next Secretary General and Chief Executive following a competitive recruitment process.

Read more about the appointment >
Join the ACU's new Roster of Experts

Are you passionate about your subject, and interested in opportunities to advance your career, or contribute to new and exciting projects and programmes? Join our new Roster of Experts and highlight your particular skills to gain access to opportunities to make a difference across a variety of subject areas.
ACU Roster of Experts >
 
Events with our members
15th Annual WARIMA Conference, Nigeria

Adeniyi Emmanuel, the ACU's Regional Engagement Coordinator for Africa, attended the West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) Conference at the end of January in Lagos, Nigeria. Adeniyi highlighted the ACU's commitment to strengthening research capacity in Africa, and he also met with ACU members in the region.
 
Opportunities from partners
St Andrews Global Fellowship Scheme

The University of St Andrews (UK) Global Office are accepting applications for their annual Global Fellowship Scheme. The scheme welcomes leading academics from around the world to Scotland to connect with the university's academic community. Deadline for applications: 1 March.
Find out more and apply >
 

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