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The summit, taking place on 15 May in London, UK, 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.

Welcome to new ACU members who have joined us recently from countries around the Commonwealth:

• Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
• Era University, India
• De Montfort University, UK
• The Co-operative University of Kenya
• All Nations University, Ghana
• Hidayatullah National Law University, India
• Muteesa Royal University, Uganda

You can view a full list of members through the link below, where you can filter by region and visit their websites.

Annual ACU membership runs from 1 August to 31 July, with this year's renewals due by 31 July 2024. Thank you to those universities who have already renewed. For those members with outstanding payments, to avoid paying two invoices in the same financial year, please email our membership team for your latest invoice or subscription status.

Are you passionate about your subject, and interested in opportunities to advance your career, and 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.

The ACU's Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL) in West Africa supports academics and students to build sustainable capacity for blended learning. As the project draws to a close in August 2024, we will host a webinar to discuss achievements, challenges and lessons learnt to inform future programmes.

Meeting ID: 873 8709 4904
Passcode: 463437

The call for abstracts is now open for the University of Johannesburg Library’s fifth international conference. This year's theme, "Unpacking AI for teaching, learning and research", aims to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in academia and libraries. Deadline for abstracts: 15 April.

The ACU's Africa representative, Adeniyi Emmanuel, met with senior staff at City, University of London on 14 March. Discussion focused on partnership opportunities and underscored the ACU's commitment to facilitating connections between its African members and universities in the global north. If you would like explore this area in more detail, please contact Adeniyi.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer the unique opportunity to study a two-year master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. The scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network.

Whether you want to support women in leadership, create effective policies, or raise awareness of gender issues on campus - our grants of up to GBP 1,000 can be used to fund diverse projects that will improve gender equity and equality at your university. Closing date: 7 May.

For emerging academics, taking part in conferences can have a profound impact on their teaching and research. It's a chance to share research, learn about the latest developments in specific fields, and build valuable professional networks. Closing date: 23 April.

Formerly known as the Early Career Research Training Grants, our Supporting Research Community Training Grants fund training to equip researchers with essential skills for career success. Closing date: 23 April.