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We were delighted to be part of this insightful conversation yesterday hosted by The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Honoured to address the #ACUSummit24 evening reception ahead of #CCEM in London tomorrow.
For decades, The Association of Commonwealth Universities has been a beacon of excellence, fostering collaboration, innovation and inclusivity in higher education institutions within our diverse #Commonwealth family.
You are the âcommon wealthâ of the world creating leaders of tomorrow. When we talk of resilience, we have to learn to walk together. And that can happen only if we globalise compassion. My address at Association of Commonwealth Universities The Association of Commonwealth Universities in London which was attended
Delighted to join education leaders Professor Colin Riodarn CBE, Secretary-General and Chief Executive The Association of Commonwealth Universities, @K_Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate, and @DianaBarran, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State @EducationGovUK, at the #ACUSummit24 reception tonight ahead of #CCEM .
âŠâŠ@CommonwealthsSecâ© Baroness Scotland argues for the need to harness the transformative power of technology to engage with Global Challenges at this evenings event hosted by âŠThe Association of Commonwealth Universitiesâ©
âThe ACUâs unwavering commitment to strengthening higher education across the Commonwealth has been exemplary.â
Remarks from the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC The Commonwealth who we are honoured to welcome as our next speaker.
Universities, academics and educators are the architects at the forefront of making the world a better place.
Mr Kailash Satyarthi Nobel Peace Laureate, delivers an inspiring address to The Association of Commonwealth Universities reception guests.
Baroness Diana Barran Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Department for Education addresses reception guests on importance of educating women & girls, closing the attainment gap, calling for knowledge sharing in the #Commonwealth family & strengthening international partnerships.
Up next our panel sharing insights from #ACUMember VCs including Prof Sir Hilary Beckles,The UWI Mona Campus, Prof Sibongile Muthwa, Mandela University, Prof Rhonda Lenton, Rhonda L. Lenton & Prof Raj Kumar JGU chaired by ACUâs Prof Colin Riordan CBE #ACUSummit24
Stimulating session on employability with remarks from Hon Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum Ghanaâs Minister for Education and VCs chaired by Moses Oketch UCL. Emphasis on the importance of transferable skills employers seek, job creation & the role of #HigherEd in producing holistic graduates
Discussing global perspectives on #research management, #collaboration , and #assessment . Brilliantly chaired by Kathryn Bailey from The Ethical Data Initiative and University of Exeter. Key takeaway of the session: Universities cannot be #excellent unless they're #ethical .
'Higher education is at the heart of the common good' - launching into the afternoon in style here at the #ACUSummit24 with a keynote address delivered by Bill Rammell, former UK #HigherEd minister and Zoom Abroad president.
Insightful session at our #ACUSummit24 on university #finance and #funding . Different funding models are needed that make the Global North-South divide better for mutual benefit - current models make it worse. Huge thanks to our session chair Gavan Conlon.
Constructing the future: a rich session on navigating #AI and digital in #HigherEd chaired by Lord @kulveerRanger House of Lords @TechUK and Prof Wendy Thomson CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of London addressing topics including ethics, regulation, governance, partnerships and teaching
#Commonwealth higher education driving health, wealth & happiness around the world. We welcome the Education Minister of Kenya The Association of Commonwealth Universities