AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStudy Abroad & Public Health: Morgan State undergraduates spent three weeks in Salvador, Bahia, linking community, culture and health through an Afro-Brazilian experience with Georgia State. University Funding & Student Welfare: Burundi’s government approved over 11 billion francs to restart meals for about 4,000 students at the University of Burundi after years of self-funded living. Admission Scrutiny: South Africa’s Basic Education Department raised concerns about Western Cape school admissions, citing practices that may be discriminatory and push children into “competition” for places. Academic Labour & Allowances: Bayelsa State approved CATA and CONTTA for staff in three universities, with payments planned from October and arrears next year. Assessment Leadership: Nigeria’s NECO registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi was elected vice-president of AEAA, and NECO won rights to host the 2027 AEAA conference in Abuja. AI & Skills Gap: A South Africa-focused piece warns that young people may not be getting the practical skills employers need as AI and automation reshape jobs.
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