University of London
ARUA and the University of London signalled their intention to work together in advancing cutting-edge research and graduate training through a statement signed in 2023.
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The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities (The Guild)
Since 2019, ARUA and The Guild have developed a close partnership founded on a shared recognition that African and European networks can—and must—respond more effectively to global challenges affecting both continents. Central to this partnership is a commitment to developing new, long-term collaborations grounded in equity.
The Andrew Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provided ARUA’s first major research grant in December 2016, awarding US$844,700 to the University of the Witwatersrand over approximately five years for the project, Mobility and Sociality in Africa’s Emerging Urban.
Mastercard Foundation
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and the Mastercard Foundation began exploring a partnership in 2022, following discussions in Accra on building equitable research collaborations and strengthening the role of African universities in addressing the continent’s development challenges.
ARUA Launches Centers of Excellence-Led Webinar Series to Strengthen Research Collaboration
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) has officially launched its Centres of Excellence (CoE)-Led Quarterly Webinar Series. This marks a significant milestone in ARUA’s commitment to strengthening research collaboration, showcasing African research excellence, and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships across its network of Centres of Excellence.
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ARUA Secretary-General Contributes to High-Level Dialogue at 2026 Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) participated in the 2026 Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA), hosted by the University of Ghana in June, contributing to continental discussions on strengthening research systems for equitable development.
Marking three years of the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) initiative: Reflections from the Second CoRE Conference
The Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference was held from 14 to 17 June 2026 at the University of Glasgow. This high-level gathering marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. Held during the University of Glasgow’s 575th anniversary year, the event provided a platform to evaluate the initiative’s progress since its inception. The CoRE model, which began as a conceptual framework galvanised by the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, has successfully transitioned into a formal institutionalised network.
ARUA Showcases Transformative Research Tracking Platform at CB-SITS Africa Webinar
The Africa Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) has highlighted the transformative potential of the Capacity Building and Scientific Impact Tracking System (CB-SITS Africa), a new platform designed to strengthen how research impact is measured and communicated across Africa.
ARUA Centres of Excellence (CoE) Joint Webinar Series 1: Connecting Inequality Research with Food Systems Transformation in Africa
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS) and the African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) are pleased to announce a joint webinar under the theme ‘Connecting Inequality Research with Food Systems Transformation in Africa’.