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Why attend the 14th AAU General Conference?

The General Conferences of the Association of African Universities is normally a five-day event centered around Higher Education in Africa. In June 2017, the AAU will be holding its 14th General Conference in Accra, Ghana.
Join us to learn about the State of Higher Education in Africa as well as celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Association under the theme:
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Join us to learn about the State of Higher Education in Africa as well as celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Association under the theme:
"AAU@50: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Development in Africa".
The venue is La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.Follow @AAU_67 or subscribe to stay up-to-date as our schedule develops. Read more
Last Time We Met
Goodwill Messages
We have
12
Plenary speakers
12
Plenary speakers
Over
500
Attendees
500
Attendees
The
50th
Anniversary
50th
Anniversary
Programme
5-8 June 2017
09.00 – 11.30 GMT Opening Ceremony
Chair: Prof. Orlando Quilambo (AAU Vice President)
Welcome Remarks by AAU President - Prof. Orlando Quilambo Goodwill Messages African Union Commission’s Intervention on Higher Education in Africa - Dr. Martial de Paul Ikounga (Commissioner for Human Resources, Science & Technology, African Union Commission) The Contributions of AAU to Higher Education Development in Africa – From Early Independence to the Present - Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, former President, AAU Formal Opening of the 2017 General Conference - The President of the Republic of Ghana11.30 – 12.00 GMTGroup Photograph, Cutting of Anniversary Cake & Coffee Break
Video: AAU @ 5012.00 – 13.00 GMTPlenary Session I: AAU Business
Chair: Prof. Orlando Quilambo (AAU Vice President)
AAU Business Session • Announcement of Conference Bureau - Prof. Orlando Quilambo (AAU Vice President) • Adoption of Conference Programme - '' • Announcement of Nominations to the Board - '' Presentation of Secretary-General’s Report (2013-2017) - Prof. Etienne Ehile (AAU Secretary-General)13.00 – 14.00 GMT Lunch
14.00 – 16.15 GMTPlenary Session II: Achievements, Challenges & Prospects of Higher Education in Africa
Chair: Prof. Akilagpa Sawyerr (former Secretary-General, AAU)
14.00 – 14.30 Higher Education Situation in Senegal - Prof. Mary Teuw Niane, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Senegal 14.30 – 15.00 Higher Education in Africa and Prospects for Sustainable Development through Continental Education Strategies - Dr. Celestin Monga (Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, African Development Bank) 15.00 – 15.30 Leading up to the Africa-EU Summit: Advancing Knowledge and Skills - Ms. Deirdre Lennan (Directorate-General for Education, Youth and Culture, European Commission) 15.30 – 16.00 Discussions16.15 – 16.30 GMTTea Break
16.30 – 18.30 GMTPLENARY SESSION III (Round Table Discussions)
Paper Presentations on: 16.30 – 17.30 Subtheme 1: Promoting science, technology and innovation through higher education - Moderator: Prof. Tolly Mbwette (Member, AAU Board) 17.30 – 18.30 Subtheme 2: Curriculum reform as key to graduate employability and entrepreneurship - Moderator: Emeritus Prof. PAI Obanya (Educationist, Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria)19.30 GMTWelcome Reception hosted by xxxxxx
Venue: (tbc)
Exhibit
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Sponsors
Sponsoring the AAU General Conference is a great way to connect with our expert community of higher education. Help us make the AAU 14th General Conference be the best it can be by providing Diversity Scholarships or by supporting our speakers and attendees. Contact us to see all the ways you can be part of creating a shared experience and foster long-lasting relationships with members of the Higher Education field in Africa.
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Key Speakers
Professor Olusola Oyewole
Vice Chancellor - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Professor Karrar Ahmed Bashir Elabbadi
Former Vice Chancellor - Omdurman Ahlia University
Professor Marc-Louis Ropivia
Rector - Universite Omar Bongo
Professor Orlando Antonio Quilambo
Rector - Eduardo Mondlane University