The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) has launched a strategic plan covering the period 2022-27 as a framework towards increasing …
Recruiters compete for Nigerian students
Competition for the recruitment of Nigerian students who are seeking high-quality university education in foreign destinations has increased in the …
Ambitious Ethiopia’s plan for homegrown PhD programs
A total of 5,000 PhDs by the end of 2025. This is what Ethiopia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education …
Ethiopia teams up with blockchain company to modernize national education system
In a unique initiative that will break new ground in the use of blockchain technology, which could pave the way for …
Africa leads the way in open access research
African institutions are already leading on aspects of open access to research, but key questions remain about how this leadership …
Egypt plans to increase investments in higher education and research
The target of government investments would double in the field of higher education and scientific research services, to reach LE …
Nigerian universities embrace alternative power sources
With assistance from the federal ministry of education and international donors, Nigerian universities are taking advantage of alternative energy production …
Kenya announces bold plans to reach 30,000 international students
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is developing a policy to help the country attract international students from across Africa …
Visit of a delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt
On April 25, 2018, Igor Sikorsky KPI was visited by the delegation of the heads of the iron and steel …
Egypt seeks scientific innovation by lowering research costs
The Egyptian parliament has approved a draft law to reduce the costs of research and promote innovation. The bill, passed …