The African Center of Excellence (ACE) Project has organized a press briefing on the African Higher Education Center of Excellence program.
The event brought together key stakeholders from regulatory bodies, heads and representatives of tertiary education institutions, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.
The press briefing was held at the AAU Secretariat conference hall on March 27, 2025, and featured a robust lineup of distinguished speakers addressing critical topics on Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, Internationalization, Research Development, as well as Regulation in Tertiary Education.
The press briefing also unveiled the 10th anniversary of the ACE project, with leaders from various ACE Centers showcasing their significant achievements over the past decade.
Secretary-Generaleralthe of the African Universities, Professor Olusola Oyewole in his welcome address said they serve as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration, which is aimed at paving the way for innovative solutions and strategic policies enhancing the quality and impact of tertiary education in Ghana.
He added that the press briefing reiterates the commitment of to fostering an inclusive and progressive educational environment that meets the evolving needs of students and the nation.
Dr. Sylvia Mkanda, wire senior program manager Ger Impacts, acts spoke on the overview of the ACE pro, gram the, and ACE@10 milestone one, highlighted the significant innovations introduced in the pre-tertiary education sector, particularly in curriculum development and the modernization of tertiary institutions.
Dr. Mkandawire emphasized the necessity for tertiary education institutions to embrace and integrate these innovations into their own curricula. She underscored the importance of preparing for the next generation of students, ensuring they benefit from the advancements being made in the pre-tertiary education landscape research.
Other notable figures who were present included Professor Eric Antwi OfoCenternter, Dire of the RegioCenternter Energy Energy Environmentment Sustainability (RCEES), university of Energy Natural Resources. Professor Felix Abagale, Center Director of West AfrCenternter the water irrigation sustainable agriculture (WACWIUniversitysity Development Studies.
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The African Center of Excellence (ACE) Project has organised a press briefing on African higher education center of Excellence program .
The event brought together key stakeholders from regulatory bodies, heads and representatives of tertiary education institutions, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders.
The press briefing was held at the AAU secretariat, Conference hall on march 27, 2025 and featured a robust lineup of distinguished speakers addressing critical topics on Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, Internationalization, Research Development, as well as Regulation in Tertiary Education. The press briefing also unveiled the 10th anniversary of the ACE project, with leaders from various ACE Centers showcasing their significant achievements over the past decade.
The Secretary -General of Association of Africa universities Professor Olusola Oyewole in his welcome address said the AAU that serve as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration, which is aimed at paving the way for innovative solutions and strategic policies to enhance the quality and impact of tertiary education in Ghana. He added that the press briefing reiterates the commitment of AAU in fostering an inclusive and progressive educational environment that meets the evolving needs of students and the nation.
Dr Sylvia Mkandawire senior program manager ACE impacts spoke on the overview of the ACE program and ACE@10 milestone highlighted the significant innovations introduced in the pre-tertiary education sector, particularly in curriculum development and the modernization of tertiary institutions.
Dr. Mkandawire emphasized the necessity for tertiary education institutions to embrace and integrate these innovations into their own curricula. She underscored the importance of preparing for the next generation of students, ensuring they benefit from the advancements being made in the pre-tertiary education landscape research.
Other notable figures who were present included Professor Eric Antwi Ofosu, center Director, Regional center for energy and environment and sustanability (RCEES), university of Energy and natural resources.Professor Felix Abagale, center Director West Africa center for the water irrigation and sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA) university for development studies.
Speakers and Researchers who delivered presentation on GTEC s role in advancing Ghana Education Development agenda through ACE program included Dr. Edmond Aalangdong ,Deputy director, Research policy and planning directorate natyional focal point, world bank Africa center of Excellency project (ACE lmpact) and Dr Felix Ansah ( alumni)Delta Postdoc, west africa center for cell biology of infectious pathogens highlighted key achievement and Impact stories.
Other speakers Mawulawoe anato- Dumelo PhD student west africa center for crop improvement (WACCI) university of ghana and Mrs. Millicent Afriyie Adjei, commuication lead ACE impact project AAU unvielled the ACE@10 celeberation plans and key activities.
Director ICT, Knowledge management and commuication services AAU Ms. Nodumo Dhlamini who read the closing remarks ,call on the media to play a stronger role in producing data and research that is focused on solving Africa’s problems and on envisioning a future of accomplishment on the Africa higher education center of excellence (ACE ) programs.
Source Frank Owusu Obimpeh
