ARUA Quarterly Newsletter Issue 2 Quarter 2
Insights. Updates. Impact.
SECTION 1 | FEATURE STORY
From Networks to Impact: The ARUA–Guild Partnership Driving Research Excellence Across Africa and Europe. Discover how the ARUA–Guild partnership is redefining Africa–Europe research collaboration through the 22 Clusters of Research Excellence (CoREs), demonstrating that equitable partnerships can drive scientific excellence, strengthen research capacity, and position African universities as co-creators of global knowledge.
SECTION 2 | ARUA’S CAPACITY AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
From Early Career Researchers and the new Mid-Career Research Fellowship to the MAV+ translational health programme and the ARUA–University of Padova Joint PhD initiative, explore how ARUA is investing in Africa’s next generation of researchers while strengthening leadership, innovation, and research excellence across the continent.
SECTION 3 | ARUA IN THE MARKETPLACE
Follow ARUA’s growing influence on the global stage through strategic engagements at international conferences, policy dialogues and leadership forums, where the Alliance championed African-led research, strengthened partnerships, and advanced the role of universities in driving sustainable development.
SECTION 4 | SPOTLIGHT ON ARUA CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
This issue shines the spotlight on the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Urbanisation and Habitable Cities (UHC), showcasing how innovative research, policy engagement and strategic partnerships are helping build more inclusive, resilient and sustainable African cities.
THE ARUA NOTICEBOARD
Stay up-to-date with upcoming fellowship opportunities, research calls, webinars, conferences and other announcements designed to connect the ARUA community with new opportunities for collaboration, learning and research impact.
