About AAUN
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The AAUN is a group of leading universities in Australia and Africa, connecting academics through institutional partnerships.
At a time when the environment is ideal for building successful partnerships with African countries, the AAUN aims to further the Australian Government’s commitment to revitalising its relationship with Africa.
The establishment of the network is integral in enabling both continents to work together creatively to find new solutions to long-standing challenges, including initiatives towards Millennium Development Goals in Africa.
Long-term growth and investment prospects in Africa are promising, as several of the world’s fastest-growing economies are now located in sub-Saharan Africa.
Network Leadership
Under this leadership, the AAUN fosters growing relationships by building on current educational links between the continents.
Sustainable solutions to joint challenges.
High impact, strategic educational and research partnerships providing sustainable solutions to challenges jointly facing Australia and Africa.
Improving capacity and connectivity.
To enhance targeted Africa-Australia partnerships through a network of collaborative research and education initiatives. AAUN delivers sustainable solutions through multi-sector collaboration.
Network Leadership
Steering Group (Africa)
Board Members (Australia)
Leadership Enquiries
Establish a ‘one-stop-shop’ advisory portal for government, corporate, and media sectors to access Africa-specific expertise.
Develop and sustain long-term institutional research partnerships addressing mutual continental challenges.
Design and implement robust capacity building and training programs across the global network.
Produce innovative policy solutions and position papers with academics, NGOs, and political leaders.
Provide post-training support and alumni networking for African scholars, linking them with Australian communities.
Our Partners
AAUN acknowledges the following partners for their sponsorship, enabling us to marshal the expertise required to address global challenges.
Two Continents, One Integrated Research Network
We don’t just collaborate; we co-create. By aligning the intellectual capital of Australia and Africa, we solve challenges that neither could master alone.
Africa
Leading the way in emerging market dynamics and biodiversity resilience. Our African partners provide the ground-level expertise that drives continental transformation.
Australia
Deploying world-class innovation in ag-tech and sustainable mining. Our Australian members bridge the gap between high-level research and global application.
Building research partnerships since 2013.
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