We love to see our colleagues in action! Yesterday, Programme Manager George Lakey delivered a tailored session on #equitable #research partnerships to staff at #ACUMember University of Nottingham. Thank you for the invitation #ACUAmbassador Jim L. Green Our Equitable Research Partnerships Toolkit is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/dpDQiwCZ
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Education Administration Programs
ACU members are a vibrant global community with a shared commitment to build a better world through higher education.
About us
The ACU is dedicated to building a better world through higher education. Join our unique network of over 500 universities in 50 countries to benefit from opportunities to connect, learn and influence - and to access grants for institutions, staff and students. We believe that our staff are our greatest asset and we are committed to ensuring the ACU is a great, supportive and rewarding place to work with a high-performance culture. Our staff share our passion and vision and are key to helping us to achieve our goals. We make every effort to support flexible working so that staff can have a healthy work/life balance. We also accomomdate staff who have caring responsibilities, or other personal circumstances that need flexibility. As well as flexible working, we also offer a range of other benefits including: • 27 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), plus 4 Christmas closure days • Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution • Interest-free travel season ticket loan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Give as You Earn charitable donations scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Work/life balance. Why work for us? If you join us, you will benefit from the following: • Working for an organisation with social impact, with the opportunity to make a difference • The opportunity to build your career with extensive training and development opportunities • Exposure to the international higher education and international development sectors • A positive, supportive and flexible working culture • Working within an inclusive environment where health and wellbeing is a priority. If you would like the opportunity to make a difference working for an organisation with a commitment to delivering real social impact, please visit our website to view our available vacancies. http://www.acu.ac.uk
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http://www.acu.ac.uk
External link for The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1913
- Specialties
- Networking, Higher education, Scholarship administration, and Leadership and management
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Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9HF, GB
Employees at The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Terfot Ngwana
Academic Specialist, Chair of Review Committee
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Julie Stackhouse
Programme Manager (Research and Development) at Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Prof Idris A. Rai
Deputy Executive Secretary at Inter-university Council for East Africa
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Evelina Vardanyan
Senior Officer Monitoring & Evaluation at The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Higher Education leader, former Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University (2012-23) and the University of Essex (2007-12). Still active in international higher education as Secretary General of the ACU.
Great meeting with Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh and Pallavi Joshi from Amity and our own Head of Membership and Events Kathryn J.! Looking forward to speaking at INBUSH and working together on a range of projects.
Group Vice Chancellor,Amity Universities. In Top 2% Influential Scientists/Researchers of the world as per list of Stanford University 2024. Internationally acknowledged Academic Leader,InstitutionBuilder& Strategist.
Strengthening our friendship and partnership with the #The Association of Commonwealth Universities. It was a pleasure to discuss number of initiatives with our friend Prof #Colin Riordan, Secretary General of ACU & former President & Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University & his colleague in London. Look forward to listen to his innovative thoughts in our 25th annual international conference and world summit- INBUSH Thank you Ms Kathryn CMgr MCMI &#Mr Aditya Malkani for your continuous support to Amity Family
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📣 It’s not too late to submit your Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship application ⏰ This could be your opportunity to complete a Master’s degree, experience a new country and culture and build a global network that can help you make the changes you want to see – in your home country and beyond. Apply by 14 January 2025. https://buff.ly/413lu59
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Former QECS Scholar Mahmood gained his MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at COMSATS University Islamabad in Pakistan where he had the chance to experience a new country and culture. Find out more about the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Programme: https://buff.ly/3CIwlrk Read more about Mahmood’s story and cutting-edge research into cancer epigenetics, epitranscriptomics, and metabolomics: https://buff.ly/3OtbudX
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As 2024 draws to a close, we have been looking back at the incredible achievements of the ACU community this year, from delivering life-changing learning opportunities to building a greener and fairer world. Read the ACU's Highlights of 2023-24: https://lnkd.in/eZ7xSG9E #HigherEd #InternationalMobility #Commonwealth #Advocacy #ClimateAction
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🎉We’re celebrating 20 years of our HR in HE community. For 20 years this community has provided a space for colleagues across the Commonwealth to share knowledge, and ideas as well as potential avenues for collaboration. Learn more about our community and available grants👉 https://buff.ly/41HPK61
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🚨 Job alert! We're looking for an Africa Regional Engagement Coordinator. The role will be based in a Commonwealth country in East Africa and will be responsible for representing the ACU across the African continent. Candidates based in hashtag#Nairobi, hashtag#Kenya are particularly encouraged to apply, but other, well-connected locations will be considered. The role involves building relationships and strengthening engagement with the ACU’s member universities and key stakeholders on the African continent, supporting the organisation of events, and providing country insights to support reports and briefings for ACU staff and its Secretary General and Chief Executive. ⏰ The deadline is Friday 17 January 2025, and you can read more about the role here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dTQNp5Fx
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We're delighted to be joined by Chaseley Cameron, Manager of the International Universities Climate Alliance today at our offices - networks collaborating for globally coordinated climate action. Looking forward to some exciting opportunities in 2025. UNSW, William Bramwell
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As 2024 draws to a close, we have been looking back at the incredible achievements of the ACU community this year, from delivering life-changing learning opportunities to building a greener and fairer world. Read the ACU's Highlights of 2023-24: https://lnkd.in/eZ7xSG9E #HigherEd #InternationalMobility #Commonwealth #Advocacy #ClimateAction
ACU Highlights 23-24
https://issuu.com
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‘The QECS scheme has literally paved the way for me to better myself and pursue a career that I am proud of’ Hellen Kasila from Kenya studied at the University of Buea. #QECS supports students from across the #Commonwealth to create change in their communities. Find out more and how to apply: https://buff.ly/3ZqZGPV
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