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Congratulations to Dr Nancy Booker, Dean of Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications, on being named to the Africa PR Week Advisory Council!
Joining senior communicators from across the continent, she will help guide the standards and direction of Africa PR Week as it builds towards Africa Global PR Week 2027 in Nairobi.
We are proud to see our Dean help shape how African stories are told, at home and around the world.
@AKU_GSMC
We're proud to announce the Africa PR Week Advisory Council.
The senior communicators from agencies, corporate affairs, academia and professional bodies, will advise Africa PR Week on its direction, its standards and the questions our industry should be asking.
Between them, they have led national PR associations, built agencies that shape reputations across the continent, run communications for some of Africa's best-known organisations and trained thousands of practitioners. They share a belief that African communicators should shape how this continent is understood, at home and around the world.
As we build towards Africa Global PR Week 2027 in Nairobi this coming June, their counsel will help shape a platform that serves every communicator on the continent.
Please join us in welcoming:
- Prof Dr. Nancy Booker, Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications @AKU_GSMC (Kenya)
- @DianaNgao , FELT Africa Group @feltafrica (Kenya)
- @irumanyika , NODE GROUP CONSULT @NodeGroupOnline (Uganda)
- @Ndabaga_ , MTN Rwanda (Rwanda)
- @Mswenani , Global Media Alliance @Official_GMA (Ghana)
- Israel Opayemi , Chain Reactions Africa @ChainReactions2 (Nigeria)
- Datari Ladejo @DatariLadejo , Fernhill Digital Communications (Nigeria)
- Santher Mbacham , ImageNation-PR Agency @ImageNationPR (Cameroon)
- Ahmed Magdi , Roche Egypt (Egypt)
- Halim AbouSeif @habouseif , @ Egypt PR Association (Egypt)
- Morna Ikosa , MI Communications (Namibia)
- Thabisile Phumo, APR, FPRISA, Sibanye-Stillwater (South Africa)
- Stacey Baluske Mtika, Tide Media Consultancy (Zambia)
Meet the council: africaprweek.com/advisory
#AfricaPRWeek #AfricaPRWeek2027 #AdvisoryCouncil #PublicRelations
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We are bringing together healthcare leaders, policymakers, clinicians, digital health experts, researchers, innovators and technology professionals to exchange ideas and explore opportunities to advance healthcare at the 2026 Connected Care Summit!
Read more and register: connectedcare.ea.aku.edu/
The summit is free to attend, but online registration is required. Attendance is subject to confirmation by the organisers.
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When 300 children take over a library, learning becomes an adventure!
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Aga Khan University (AKU) Library in Nairobi welcomed approximately 300 children aged 3โ16 for its Kidsโ Library Fun Day, a morning filled with creativity, discovery and play.
From painting, colouring and storytelling to chess, Scrabble, movie screenings and book scavenger hunts, children explored activities designed to spark curiosity and make learning enjoyable.
Beyond the fun, the event introduced children to the library as a welcoming space for exploration and discovery, helping nurture positive reading habits from an early age.
Swipe through to see the smiles, creativity, and memorable moments from the day!
#AKULibrary
Our upcoming Early Career Health Researchers Conference will highlight the critical role of research, innovation, and collaboration in addressing Africaโs evolving health challenges and building more resilient, equitable, and responsive health systems.
Register online: aku.edu/aechrs
Registration closes on 18 November 2026
#AKUResearch
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Aga Khan University retweeted
Men are expected to provide, protect and be present. But who looks after them?
Join James Wokabi, Presenter, NTV, as he moderates a candid discussion on work, finances, family, health, and the weight of manhood.
Register now: aku.edu/lifeconversations
#LifeConversationsKe
From honouring 15 book authors in Nairobi and recognising research contributions in Uganda, to launching a neonatal care textbook in Tanzania and exploring the power of storytelling in Karachi, the celebrations showcased the many ways AKU authors create and share knowledge.
#AKUAuthorsDay also saw the launch of Pages from AKU โ Stories of our Own and The Emergency Department Leaders Playbook, alongside conversations on research, leadership, clinical practice and the human experiences behind stories.
Behind every published work is an idea or a discovery with the potential to make a difference.
On November 2, AKU celebrated Authors Day, bringing together authors, researchers, faculty and students across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan.
Read more: aku.edu/news/Pages/News_Detaโฆ
#AKUAuthorsDay
Behind every published work is an idea or a discovery with the potential to make a difference.
On November 2, AKU celebrated Authors Day, bringing together authors, researchers, faculty and students across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan.
Read more: aku.edu/news/Pages/News_Detaโฆ
#AKUAuthorsDay
Aga Khan University retweeted
The 2025-26 Kenya Mini Demographic & Health Survey findings are out! We were proud to join partners including the World Health Organization and UNICEF in the implementation & launch of the survey that was led by @KNBStats & @MOH_Kenya.
Read the report:knbs.or.ke/all-reports/
Aga Khan University retweeted
3 DAYS TO GO!
Our Master of Medicine programmes offer an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, clinical skills and leadership capabilities needed to make a difference in healthcare.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Apply now: aku.edu/admissions/mmed-ea/Pโฆ
#AKUAdmissions
๐ Calling all AKU students!
The Presidentโs Challenge for Climate Solutions 2026 is here!
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ - ๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ง๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐
Every journey presents an opportunity to think differently. This year's challenge invites you to explore bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions that can help shape a more sustainable future.
Join us to:
โจ Showcase your creativity and ingenuity
๐ Address real-world climate challenges
๐ค Create meaningful and lasting impact
๐ Earn recognition and exciting prizes
๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
All AKU students across AKU geographies, as well as medical interns, residents, and fellows.
๐ Learn more and register: aku.edu/climatesolutions
#AKUClimateChallenge
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How do leaders turn a shared vision into an actionable strategy? What does it take to bring people together, navigate competing priorities and translate ambitious plans into meaningful results?
A new conversation on research leadership begins!
The AKU Research Office is proud to launch ๐๐ฒ๐โ๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ!, a podcast developed as part of the AKU Research Leadership Academy.
In our inaugural episode, Dr Salim Virani speaks with AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin about turning a shared vision into strategy: from aligning diverse perspectives and navigating difficult choices to empowering teams and building institutional resilience.
What can research leaders do to turn a shared vision into lasting impact?
๐น Watch the full episode and discover practical lessons for research leaders: youtu.be/u-TwmL6IRgE?si=FEGzโฆ
Explore AKU Onwards: aku.edu/about/onwards
Learn about the AKU Research Leadership Academy: aku.edu/RLA
#LetsTalkResearchLeadership #AKUResearch #ResearchLeadership
In an interview with ProPakistani, Muhammad Fahd, Global Chief Information Officer at AKU, explained the thinking behind the rebuild. He spoke about presenting a diverse institution as one AKU, designing for a user base where 86% of visitors arrive on mobile, and keeping security and data privacy at the centre of every new feature. He also shared his views on how artificial intelligence and personalisation will shape the websites of the future, and what organisations in Pakistan should be doing now to stay competitive globally.
Read more: propakistani.pk/?p=1107168&pโฆ
Explore our new websites:
๐ examinationboard.aku.edu/
๐ aku.edu/akuhn
๐ hospitals.aku.edu/pakistan
#AKUTapIntoMore #AKUNewWebsites #NewAKUDigitalGateway
๐ Calling all AKU students!
The Presidentโs Challenge for Climate Solutions 2026 is here!
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ - ๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ง๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐
Every journey presents an opportunity to think differently. This year's challenge invites you to explore bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions that can help shape a more sustainable future.
Join us to:
โจ Showcase your creativity and ingenuity
๐ Address real-world climate challenges
๐ค Create meaningful and lasting impact
๐ Earn recognition and exciting prizes
๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
All AKU students across AKU geographies, as well as medical interns, residents, and fellows.
๐ Learn more and register: aku.edu/climatesolutions
#AKUClimateChallenge
Register for our Open Day to get more information on our MBChB and Direct-entry BScN programmes including admission requirements, student life, career pathways, and available scholarships and financial aid options: aku.edu/admissions/Pages/kenโฆ
You will get the opportunity to engage with faculty, meet current students, ask your questions, and learn how these programmes prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in healthcare locally and globally.โ You can join us in-person or online.
#AKUAdmissions
Aga Khan University retweeted
Our Research Lead at the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), Dr Hesbon Hansen Owilla, is attending Maynooth University Research Week in Ireland alongside two colleagues from Aga Khan University (AKU). As part of the visit, Dr Owilla and his colleagues are exploring opportunities for research collaboration under the Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement between Maynooth University and AKU.
Among the highlights of the week are discussions on innovation and AI and how roles and decision-making are changing in the AI era. Maynooth Universityโs Prof Brian Donnellan and Prof Markus Helfert led thought-provoking discussions on human creativity vs AI. The conversations explored what makes human creativity distinctive, including authenticity, competence, individuality, craftsmanship, innovation and originality.
The engagement provides a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, explore emerging research priorities and strengthen institutional partnerships in research, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Register for our Open Day to get more information on the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct-entry BScN) programmes including admission requirements, student life, career pathways, and available scholarships and financial aid options here aku.edu/admissions/Pages/kenโฆ
You will get the opportunity to engage with faculty, meet current students, ask your questions, and learn how these programmes prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in healthcare locally and globally.โ
You can join us in-person or online.
#AKUAdmissions
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Aga Khan University retweeted
IBA Karachi, AKU and Habib University Collaborate to Advance AI in Higher Education
IBA Karachi, in collaboration with Aga Khan University (AKU) and Habib University (HU), hosted the Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium 2026, themed โAI in Pedagogy,โ bringing together academic leaders, educators and researchers to explore AI's evolving role in higher education.
The symposium featured a leadership panel moderated by Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, with Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President, AKU; Mr. Wasif Rizvi, President, Habib University; Salma Aslam, CEO, Durbeen; and Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Beaconhouse National University.
Key highlights included a keynote address by Dr. Fazilat Siddiq, Professor, University of Oslo, Norway, and the signing of an MoU among the three universities to strengthen academic collaboration. Interactive sessions, an EdTech Innovation Showcase, Visual Voices and an awards ceremony further enriched the symposium.
#IBAKarachi #AKU #HabibUniversity #BNU #AIinPedagogy #AcademicCollaboration #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
Aga Khan University retweeted
Donโt miss the upcoming Early Career Health Researchers Conference, themed โFrom Evidence to Impact: Driving Innovation and Health System Strengthening in Africa.โ
Register now: aku.edu/events/aechrs/Pages/โฆ
#AKUResearch
We are excited to welcome young people from Uganda and beyond to AKU's Pre-University Boot Camp 2027 in Uganda, where participants will explore their interests and career pathways, develop leadership and teamwork skills and connect with peers from diverse backgrounds, plus much more. Register: aku.edu/uganda/Pages/pre-uniโฆ
The Aga Khan Pre-University Boot Camp 2027 is here!
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9โ15 Jan 2027
๐ Aga Khan University, Uganda
๐๏ธ Applications close: 18 Dec 2026
Open to aspiring university/technical students & fresh graduates from Uganda, East Africa & beyond.
For information:aku.edu/uganda/Pages/pre-uniโฆ
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