News Archives

Turning Research Evidence into Impact Stories: ARUA Early Career Researchers Step into Blogging

Written on 20th March 2026. Posted in Home Page Slideshow, News.

When African researchers write, Africa should hear it. Yet for many, research still culminates in theses and journal articles that are largely accessed and read only by peers and disciplinary specialists. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is determined to change that story by supporting its Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to move from “research done” to “research heard, seen and used.”

ARUA Convenes Inaugural Regional Workshop to Strengthen Capacity of Early-Career Researchers

Written on 2nd February 2026. Posted in Home Page Slideshow, News.

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) convened a three-day Early-Career Researchers (ECR) Workshop last week, bringing together early-career scholars and experienced facilitators from across the continent to strengthen research capacity, mentorship, and collaboration among Africa’s next generation of research leaders.

ARUA Hosts Maiden Information Webinar for Early-Career Researchers in Africa

Written on 17th January 2026. Posted in Home Page Slideshow, News.

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) convened a well-attended Information Webinar on the Early-Career Research (ECR) Fellowships, bringing together early-career researchers and research professionals from across Africa and beyond.

ARUA Early Career Research Fellowships – Information Webinar

Written on 18th December 2025. Posted in News.

ARUA will host an Information Webinar, which is aimed at equipping prospective applicants with the knowledge and guidance needed to prepare competitive and successful applications for the 2026/2027 intake. The Webinar will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026.

ARUA Appoints Director of Research and Training

Written on 18th November 2025. Posted in News.

The ARUA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jane Ambuko as the Director of Research and Training at African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). Professor Ambuko’s appointment is a result of a competitive recruitment process that followed a call for expressions of interest in the position. She is a Professor of Horticulture from the University of Nairobi with extensive experience in research, training and community engagement.

University of Mauritius Admitted as 21st Full Member of ARUA

Written on 28th October 2025. Posted in Home Page Slideshow, Member Universities, News.

The University of Mauritius has been admitted as the 21st full member of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). The decision follows a review of the university’s progress on key performance benchmarks set by the ARUA Board, which expressed satisfaction with the strides made in strengthening research, innovation, and institutional capacity.

New Africa-Europe CoRE launches to advance integrative conservation and strengthen global research partnerships

Written on 21st October 2025. Posted in Home Page Slideshow, News.

The Guild and ARUA are delighted to introduce the latest addition to the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE): the CoRE in Integrative Conservation Biology Research and Training. The new CoRE answers a call from over 200 researchers on both continents to safeguard Eastern Africa’s biodiversity amid climate change, while addressing local community needs.

Unlocking Africa’s Innovation: ARUA Public Lecture Calls for Stronger Intellectual Property Systems

Written on 3rd September 2025. Posted in News.

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) held its 3rd Annual Distinguished Public Lecture on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania. The event brought together academics, policymakers, students, and members of the public in-person and online to reflect on the theme: “Exploring the Intersections of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Research Management: Options, Challenges, and Prospects for Universities in Africa”

ARUA DVCs meet at the University of Dar es Salaam Ahead of Annual Public Lecture

Written on 28th August 2025. Posted in News.

Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) of ARUA met today at the University of Dar es Salaam to review and discuss the Alliance’s ongoing projects and programs. The meeting provided an opportunity for the DVCs to assess ARUA’s progress and share insights on strengthening its initiatives.

Research Profiles of ARUA Universities – Phase 3 Report

Written on 18th April 2025. Posted in News, Publications.

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is pleased to publish the full narrative report of its Universities Profiles, launched in July 2024. This comprehensive report presents a detailed analysis of institutional trends across the ARUA network, with a strong focus on postgraduate training, academic staffing, research performance, and innovation output.