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Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2021
The fundamental study of physics has played a crucial role in helping to understand natural phenomena and biological processes throughout history. However, physics as a discipline has not advanced at an equal pace around the globe. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), physics research faces major challenges including gaps in human capital, infrastructural…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Partnerships in Education, International Cooperation
Flint-O'Kane, M.; Abbey, E.; Tager, J.; Williams, J.; Marillier, S.; Oberlander, L.; Shackleton, L.; Swanepoel, F. – Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2021
Significant investments have been made in the last five years to further strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and African continent for science and innovation partnerships. This has enabled the enhancement of longstanding relationships for joint research and development activities as well as the establishment of new,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Cooperation, Research and Development, Innovation
Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2020
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. With over 500 member universities across 50 countries, our international network spans more than 10 million students and over a million academic and professional staff. In May 2020, the ACU undertook a…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2020
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) conducted a digital engagement survey in May 2020, designed to capture the short-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the working habits of staff, students, and university leaders. Results provide a snapshot of individual levels of digital engagement, changing attitudes and behaviours, and the…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Lakey, George – Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2020
The Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) programme is an initiative of the UK's Department for International Development (DFID). Managed by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the programme is a response to the shortage of local scientists contributing to knowledge on the impacts of climate change…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Climate, Scientific Research, Scientists