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The idea of understudying the career services model at Ashesi University was first proposed by Karoli Kolokonyi, Director of Careers and Alumni Affairs at Kepler College. Facilitated through The Education Collaborative and coordinated by Dr. George Mugabe, Director of the Collaborative’s East Africa Hub, the visit became another strong example of cross-institutional learning among African universities. As Kepler College continues to grow its […]
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Uganda has made steady progress in technology adoption, from mobile systems to e-governance. In 2024, the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat of Uganda, in collaboration with Open Startup, launched the DeepTech Summit in Kampala to help Uganda learn from global practice while shaping its own path in technological advancement. Held from April 30 to May […]
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When Bashir Muhammad Idris attended a career services workshop hosted by the Education Collaborative, he returned to Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Sierra Leone with more than just notes — he returned with a plan. Within a year, that plan had grown into a fully institutionalized career fair, drawing hundreds of students and dozens […]
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Across Africa, higher education institutions increasingly recognize that student success extends beyond the classroom. Effective support systems, including mental health services, financial aid, academic advising, and student wellbeing, are essential for improving retention, performance, and graduate outcomes. Yet, in many institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, support systems remain fragmented, under-resourced, or peripheral to institutional strategy, limiting […]
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The Education Collaborative has released its second edition of Impact Stories, a publication showcasing how a growing network of Higher Education Institutions across Africa is driving systemic change through innovation, integrity, and purpose. Since 2017, The Education Collaborative, founded by Ashesi University, has evolved into a continent-wide movement. Today, it engages over 540 institutions and […]
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A glimpse into the journeys of three student leaders, among many whose paths have been shaped by The Education Collaborative’s Student Leaders Program across Africa. The African Student Leaders Program (SLP), a joint initiative facilitated by Pan-Atlantic University and The Education Collaborative, is a nine-month blended initiative that develops ethical leadership among university student leaders across the continent. Piloted in the 2024/2025 program […]
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Family businesses are the backbone of African economies, sustaining livelihoods, preserving heritage, and anchoring local communities across the continent. Yet despite their scale and significance, these enterprises remain under-researched and under-supported. In this article, The Education Collaborative shares insights from a landmark, multi-country study conducted in partnership with the Musizi Sustainable Business Institute, exploring what […]
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