Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact

@WACCBIP_UG’s 10th Research Conference (WRC’26) is here, bringing together leading minds for keynotes, plenaries, poster sessions & awards celebrating outstanding research. Join 29–31 July 2026. #ACEImpact #WACCBIP #WRC26 #Research #Science #Africa #Innovation

We congratulate Dr. Sylvia Mkandawire on her appointment as the Director of Special Projects at the Association of African Universities. Great success in strengthening strategic collaboration awaits. #ACEImpact #AAU #Leadership #HigherEducation #Africa

ACE Impact presents @EnseaO’s call for applications to its Master II in Agricultural Statistics (2026–2027). Apply by 8 July 2026 to build expertise in data for agriculture. #ACEImpact #ENSEA #Agriculture #Data #Statistics #CapacityBuilding #Africa

We congratulate @wacci_gh's Prof. John Eleblu on his promotion to Associate Professor of Plant Biotechnology. May you continue success in advancing research and agricultural innovation across Africa.👏 #ACEImpact #Research #Agriculture #Innovation #HigherEducation

ACE Impact congratulates Prof. Barnabas Ikyo Achakpa, former Director at @CEFTERMOAU, on his appointment as MD of SOMMEDI, Nasarawa. Wishing him success in driving innovation and growth. #ACEImpact #Leadership #Innovation

#ACEImpact highlights @EnseaO’s leadership in strengthening #Africa’s agricultural statistics through regional training in Abidjan, advancing data-driven policy & food security Read more: tinyurl.com/bdha5xhf #Agriculture #Data #FoodSecurity #Statistics #CapacityBuilding

The Journal of Fisheries and Coastal Management (JFCoM) under @ccm_ucc, is inviting experts to join its reviewer pool to support quality research in fisheries and coastal management. Interested? Apply now: tinyurl.com/yc5hmf7f #ACEImpact #Research #Fisheries #CoastalManagement

ACE Impact highlights an opportunity at @CEFTERMOAU. Applications open 4th May & close 31st July 2026 for MSc, PhD & PGD programs in food tech, science and more. Register now. #ACEImpact #CEFTER #FoodTech #HigherEducation #Nigeria

Christian Happi, Director of @acegid_igh, has been named Chair of Africa CDC’s Genomics Advisory Group. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and continued leadership in advancing genomics and public health in Africa. #ACEImpact #GlobalHealth #Genomics #Africa

Ready to shape the future of epidemic preparedness in Africa? The 2026 Genomics & Health Symposium is set for 21–23 Oct at @acegid_igh, bringing together experts driving innovation in public health. Registration opens soon—stay ready! #ACEImpact #Genomics #PublicHealth #Africa

L’AUA, en partenariat avec @WorldBank, l’Allemagne & les gouvernements du Tchad & de la Mauritanie, a lancé le projet #RELANCE afin d’apporter espoir & opportunités aux jeunes vulnérables à travers le Sahel. En savoir plus : tinyurl.com/mu8vchux #AAU #EducationPourTous #Sahel

#AAU, with the @WorldBank, Germany, and the governments of #Chad & #Mauritania, has launched the #RELANCE Project to bring hope & opportunity to vulnerable youth across the Sahel. $137M to expand access to education & skills for 850,000 young people. Read: tinyurl.com/2dj6a9p4

The @wacci_gh invites final-year students in Ghana to apply for National Service placements for the 2026/2027 academic year. 🌱 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4u0WGGV #ACEImpact #NationalService #Opportunities #Ghana

.@WACCBIP_UG invites registrations and abstracts for the 10th WACCBIP Research Conference (#WRC2026), 29–31 July in Accra & online. Theme: African Bioscience at the Interface of Health, Disease & Environment. 📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026 bit.ly/3Ntafii #ACEImpact

.@acegid_igh has unlocked new capability with team training on the newly acquired 'PromethION 24'—advancing high-throughput sequencing and strengthening genomic surveillance for #globalhealth. This reflects ACE Impact’s investment in research capacity across #Africa. #ACEImpact

@institut_2iE reminds aspiring innovators that registrations are open for the Entrepreneur Pathway – 2026 Edition until 4 May at 12 p.m. 🔗 Apply now: form.jotform.com/250363063807555 #ACEImpact #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Africa

For over a decade, the ACE Programme has transformed #highered in Africa driving funding, collaboration, and innovation across countries & sectors. 🌍 Hear from a sectoral partner on its impact on students, institutions, & society. #ACEImpact #HigherEducation #Africa #Innovation

Aliko Dangote will be commissioning the @AceFuelsFUTO ElectroLab at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri on 25 April 2026—advancing innovation in electrochemical energy, training, and technology deployment. #ACEImpact #Energy #Innovation #Africa

Prof. Eric Danquah, Founding Director of @wacci_gh, will be speaking at the World Agriculture Forum webinar on capacity development and on-farm testing in plant breeding—sharing insights on strengthening agricultural innovation in Africa. 📅 7 May 2026 | 2:00 PM GMT #ACEImpact

A @CDA_BUK MSc student, Usman Adamu, has been selected for a fully funded 6-month internship at the Africa Rice Center in Côte d’Ivoire—gaining experience in sustainable rice production & climate-smart agriculture. A reflection of #ACEImpact’s role in building skilled researchers