African Network for Internationalization of Education - ANIE

25/05/2026

The 16th ANIE Annual Conference 2026 is now accepting abstract submissions — and the deadline has just been extended to give you the time your work deserves.

If you are advancing scholarship in higher education, internationalization, policy, or innovation in Africa, this is where your findings need to be presented.

Theme: Building Resilient Knowledge Ecosystems in Africa: Deepening Partnerships, Policy Coherence, and Innovations

14 – 16 October 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026

We accept:
▶ Paper Presentations — original, rigorous, high-impact research
▶ Panel Discussions — curated dialogues with 3–5 scholars on a shared issue
▶ Workshops — skills-based, practical, and tools-driven sessions
▶ Poster Presentations — visual research with direct peer engagement
▶ Young Scholar Forum — a dedicated platform for early-career academics
▶ Innovation Showcase — projects and solutions reshaping higher education

ANIE brings together Africa's foremost researchers, university leaders, and education scholars under one roof. The quality of discourse, the depth of peer exchange, and the reach of the network make this the conference that moves careers — and policy — forward.

Don't let June 15 pass without your name in the submissions portal.

🔗 Submit today: https://lnkd.in/dPPPiK5c?

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14/05/2026

Which conversation resonates with YOU the most?

At the 16th Annual Conference of the African Network for Internationalisation of Education, we will explore critical sub-themes shaping the future of internationalization across Africa:

🔹 National and Regional Policy Frameworks for Internationalization in Africa
🔹 Intra-African Internationalization and Regional Cooperation
🔹 Homegrown Innovations for Internationalization
🔹 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), Knowledge Justice and Sovereignty
🔹 Sustainability and Digital Futures for Higher Education Collaboration
🔹 Building Ethical and Reciprocal Partnerships

Which of these sub-themes speaks most directly to your work, research, institution, or vision for Africa’s higher education future?

Tell us in the comments — and why.

Your perspective could spark the next major collaboration, research idea, or policy conversation.

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📅 14–16 October 2026

Abstract submissions close on 20 May 2026.

Submit your abstract and be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s knowledge ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/dPPPiK5c?

13/05/2026

Join the platform for scholars, policymakers, university administrators, students, and practitioners shaping the future of higher education internationalization on the continent.

We welcome submissions across these sub-themes:

-National & Regional Policy Frameworks for Internationalization
-Intra-African Internationalization & Regional Cooperation
-Homegrown Innovations for Internationalization
-Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Knowledge Justice
-Sustainability & Digital Futures for Higher Education
-Building Ethical & Reciprocal Partnerships 🗓️

Key Deadlines:
• Abstract Submission: 20 May 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 June 2026
• Registration Closes: 30 August 2026

Submission types: Academic papers, workshops, panel proposals, and poster presentations.

Submit your abstract here → https://lnkd.in/dPPPiK5c

Don't miss your chance to contribute to Africa's leadership in global education. Let's build resilient knowledge ecosystems — together.

For enquiries: [email protected] www.anienetwork.org

11/05/2026

Happy new week from all of us at ANIE – The biggest highlight for us last week was the electric Impact Workshop, held in Nairobi!

As we step into a fresh week, we're reminded of why we do what we do — being part of changemakers, sparking ideas, and turning impact into action.

Wherever this week finds you, we hope it's filled with purpose, momentum, and meaningful connections.

We are looking for researchers and practitioners ready to challenge the status quo on intra-African cooperation and digital futures. Your research deserves a Pan-African stage.

Submit your 300-word abstract by May 20th: [https://lnkd.in/dPPPiK5c]

04/05/2026

How do we ensure African universities remain resilient amidst global shifts?

To our University Leads and Policymakers: ANIE 2026 offers a unique convergence of data-driven research and high-level networking. This is the space to discuss policy coherence that actually works on the ground. Secure your spot early to ensure your institution is represented in these critical dialogues.

Save $50 with Early Bird registration: https://lnkd.in/dmXm6EFp

Submit an abstract today - https://lnkd.in/dPPPiK5c

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28/04/2026

Africa is producing knowledge. But who is shaping the systems that sustain it?
Across the continent, research output is growing — but ecosystems remain fragile.

Fragmented policy.
Short-term funding cycles.
Limited intra-African collaboration.

The 16th ANIE Annual Conference 2026 is asking a deeper question:
👉 What does a truly resilient African knowledge ecosystem look like?

This isn’t just an academic exercise. It’s about:
• Who sets the agenda
• How partnerships are built
• What systems outlast funding cycles

If your work touches higher education, research, or policy — your voice belongs in this conversation.

Submit your abstract today : https://lnkd.in/dmXm6EFp
Register for the ANIE Conference in Addis Ababa

09/04/2026

Call for Submissions | 16th ANIE Annual Conference 2026

The African Network for Internationalisation of Education invites scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for its 16th Annual Conference, to be held 14–16 October 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Theme:
Building Resilient Knowledge Ecosystems in Africa: Deepening Partnerships, Policy Coherence, and Innovations

The conference provides a platform for critical reflection and scholarly exchange on emerging trends shaping the internationalisation of higher education in Africa.

📄 Submissions invited:Papers, panels, workshops, and poster presentations
🗓 Abstract deadline: 20 May 2026

🔗 Submit via: [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANIE2026](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANIE2026)

30/03/2026

The African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE) looks forward to participating in Day 2 of the PROSPER WP4 Workshop on Digital Collaboration at the Open University of Kenya in Konza Technopolis.

Focused on co-design and practical application, the upcoming sessions will bring together partners from the University of Eldoret and European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) to collaboratively develop a Virtual Mobility Framework.

We are particularly excited about the interactive co-design sessions and scenario-based labs, which will provide an opportunity to explore practical, scalable approaches to digital collaboration and internationalisation in higher education.

As ANIE, we are keen to contribute to these discussions and engage with partners in shaping innovative solutions that strengthen Africa-Europe collaboration in education.

28/03/2026

From Capacity to Impact: Reflections from the DigiGrad Africa Final Conference

The DigiGrad Africa Final Dissemination Conference marked more than the close of a project—it signaled a transition toward sustainable transformation in Africa’s higher education landscape.

Held on 28th March 2026, the conference brought together partners, policymakers, and the broader academic community to reflect on three years of collaboration in advancing digitalisation and internationalisation across African universities.

💡 Key highlights and impact:

- Strengthened institutional capacity in research, supervision, and internationalisation
- Development of practical tools including the Internationalisation Handbook and digital platforms
- Establishment of NECREDI, a growing network of early career researchers
- Tangible institutional reforms—from policy development to new directorates and digital learning systems
- A powerful takeaway: this is not the end, but the beginning of scale and sustainability.

The focus now shifts to embedding these outcomes within institutions, expanding partnerships, and ensuring long-term impact across the continent.

As emphasized throughout the conference, Africa’s future in research and innovation depends on ownership, collaboration, and inclusive knowledge systems.

📄 Read the full report to explore insights, lessons learned, and the way forward.

The African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) is an independent, non-profit making, non-governmental African network committed to the advancement of high quality research, capacity building and advocacy on internationalization of higher education with prime focus on Africa.

26/03/2026

Exciting news — the DigiGrad Africa Final Conference is happening this Friday, 27 March 2026!

After three years of work across African and European universities, we're coming together to share what we've built, what we've learned, and where we go from here.

We'll be hearing directly from trained supervisors, young researchers, and internationalisation officers about the real changes happening at their institutions.

We'll also be presenting the tools we've developed together — the Internationalisation Handbook, a digital platform for research supervisors, and the newly launched NECREDI network for early career African researchers.

This is more than a closing event. It's a conversation about what comes next — and how institutions across Africa and beyond can benefit from everything this project has produced.

If you work in higher education, research policy, or international academic cooperation, this one is for you.

🗓 Friday, 27 March 2026 🕙 13:00 Kenya | 12:00 South Sudan & Burundi | 11:00 CET | 10:00 Ghana 💻 Free & online via Zoom

🔗 Join here: https://lnkd.in/dDKkK72h

Meeting ID: 984 8879 6716 | Passcode: 543679

See you there. 👇 Tag a colleague in higher education or research who should know about this.

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