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Press Release: AVU to hold Computer Science and Teacher Education Curriculum Design Workshop
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Nairobi, 16th, May 2013 – The African Virtual University will hold a Computer Science and Teacher Education Curriculum Design Workshop from 20th to 25th May, 2013 in Nairobi Kenya. This is the first step towards reviewing the AVU continent wide math and science teacher education program, and the development of the new applied computer science program.

 

avu-logo-90x60 Press Release: AVU to hold Advisory Committee meetings for Teacher Education and Computer Science programs
Nairobi, 16th, May 2013. – The African Virtual University will hold its Advisory Committee meeting for Teacher Education and Computer Science programs from 17th to 18th May, 2013 in Nairobi Kenya.
16.05.2013
OCW Consortium announces 2012 winners of individual Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence Press Release: AVU Wins a Third International Award
Nairobi, 14th, May 2013. The African Virtual University has won a global Award for the Outstanding Course/Text and Illustrations – Atomic Physics. According to Open CourseWare Consortium (OCWC)
14.05.2013
Press Release: AVU multinational project launched in Nigeria Press Release - AVU multinational project launched in Mozambique
Maputo, 16th April 2013 – The African Virtual University (AVU) launched the AVU Multinational Project at Universidade Pedagogica.
16.04.2013
Media Release: The AVU and the International Council for Open and Distance Education enter into a partnership for expanding access to high quality higher education Media Release: The AVU and the International Council for Open and Distance Education enter into a partnership for expanding access to high quality higher education
The African Virtual University (AVU) and the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership on 15 April 2013.
23.04.2013
Press Release: AVU multinational project launched in Nigeria Press Release: AVU multinational project launched in Nigeria
Port Harcourt, 3rd December 2012 – The African Virtual University (AVU) has launched the AVU multinational Project in Nigeria at the University of Port Harcourt.
03.12.2012
Press Release: AVU Multinational Project Launched in Ghana Press Release: AVU Multinational Project Launched in Ghana
Accra, 26th November 2012 – The African Virtual University (AVU) has launched the AVU multinational Project in Ghana. The project was launched at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
27.11.2012
AVU to launch multinational project in 21 African countries AVU to launch multinational project in 21 African countries
Nairobi, Kenya, 12th November 2012. The African Virtual University (AVU) is embarking on a series of activities to launch the AVU multinational project in 21 African countries.
15.09.2012
education-portal-badge-90x60x2 AVU Open Courses Voted the 'Most Progressive' by the Global Community
Nairobi, Kenya, 14 September 2012 The African Virtual University Open Education Resources (OER) initiative has been voted the "Most Progressive" resource in the second Education-Portal.com OpenCourseWare (OCW) People's Choice Awards.
15.09.2012
2012-mostProgressive-nominee-90x60px AVU nominated for Education-Portal.com People's Choice Award as Most Progressive
Nairobi, Kenya, 3 August 2012. The African Virtual University has been nominated for the Education-Portal.com People's Choice Award in the "Most Progressive" category.
03.08.2012
Twenty six African Universities agree with AVU plans to collaboratively develop and deliver educational programs Twenty six African Universities agree with AVU plans to collaboratively develop and deliver educational programs
Nairobi, 19 July, 2012. Vice Chancellors from twenty six African Universities have endorsed the collaboration framework for implementation of the African Virtual University Multinational Project II
19.07.2012
Six African countries join AVU as Member states Six African countries join AVU as Member states
Nairobi, 19 July, 2012. Six African countries have joined the growing number of African Virtual University (AVU) Member States
19.07.2012
The AVU Multinational Project II - Policy Harmonization and Curriculum Conceptualization Workshop to be held in Nairobi The AVU Multinational Project II - Policy Harmonization and Curriculum Conceptualization Workshop to be held in Nairobi
Nairobi, 9th July, 2012. The (AVU) will from 9th to 12th July, 2012 host a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop is the first step in the implementation of the AVU Multinational Support Project II
09.07.2012
AVU and iHub Research sign MoU to enhance research on mobile learning AVU and iHub Research sign MoU to enhance research on mobile learning
Nairobi, June 4, 2012. AVU and the iHub Research have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen research on mobile learning among the two organizations.
04.06.2012
AVU celebrates 4th eLearning day at the eLearning Africa Conference in Cotonou, Benin AVU celebrates 4th eLearning day at the eLearning Africa Conference in Cotonou, Benin
Nairobi, May 23, 2012. The African Virtual University will today celebrate the 4th eLearning day at the eLearning Africa Conference in Cotonou, Benin. The all day event will showcase AVU's innovative approach to use of ICT.
23.05.2012
SUNY Empire State College Center for Distance Learning Conference to Feature Dr. Bakary Diallo from African Virtual University SUNY Empire State College Center for Distance Learning Conference to Feature Dr. Bakary Diallo from African Virtual University
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - April 26, 2012) The  SUNY Empire State College Center for Distance Learning welcomes Dr. Bakary Diallo, CEO and rector of the AVU, as plenary speaker for the seventh annual CDL conference.
26.04.2012
The African Virtual University Increases its Reach Across Africa Through a Partnership with the African Union Commission The African Virtual University Increases its Reach Across Africa Through a Partnership with the African Union Commission
NAIROBI, 5 April, 2012 – The African Virtual University (AVU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Union Commission (AUC) .
05.04.2012
OCW Consortium announces 2012 winners of individual Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence OCW Consortium announces 2012 winners of individual Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence
CAMBRIDGE, MA, March 22, 2012 — The OpenCourseWare Consortium has announced the 2012 winners of individual Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence (ACE).  
27.03.2012
OCW Consortium announces 2012 winners of individual Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence The African Virtual University receives a grant of USD15.6 million from the African Development Bank Group to help increase ICT in education support to African countries
The African Virtual University (AVU) has received USD 15.6 million from the African Development Fund for the second phase of the AVU Multinational Project. The capacity-building grant will help AVU on a variety of fronts.
24.01.2012
The African Virtual University receives a USD 95,588 grant from the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund through the African Development Bank The African Virtual University receives a USD 95,588 grant from the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund through the African Development Bank
The African Virtual University (AVU) has received USD 95,588 from the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund. The grant is managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB)
13.01.2012
ADF grants USD15.6 million to African Virtual University ADF grants USD15.6 million to The African Virtual University (AVU)
The African Virtual University (AVU) in collaboration with the University of Zambia (UNZA) completed the Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Basic Skills and ICT Integration joint accreditation Certificate programs
22.12.2011
University of Zambia: Graduation Ceremony for the AVU/UNZA ICT Skills Program University of Zambia: Graduation Ceremony for the AVU/UNZA ICT Skills Program
The African Virtual University (AVU) in collaboration with the University of Zambia (UNZA) completed the Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Basic Skills and ICT Integration
15.11.2011
Graduation Ceremony 'Certificates in ICT Basic Skills and ICT Integration in Education for Mathematics and Sciences' Graduation Ceremony 'Certificates in ICT Basic Skills and ICT Integration in Education for Mathematics and Sciences'
The ICT Basic Skills and ICT Integration in Education for Mathematics and Sciences are programs of the African Virtual University (AVU) delivered in Senegal
26.09.2011
The AVU was represented by its Rector, Dr. Bakary Diallo at the 6th Science Centre World Congress (6SCWC) in Cape Town, South Africa The AVU was represented by its Rector, Dr. Bakary Diallo at the 6th Science Centre World Congress (6SCWC) in Cape Town, South Africa
The African Virtual University (AVU) was represented by its Rector, Dr. Bakary Diallo at the 6SCWC (6th Science Centre World Congress) in Cape Town, SA that took place 4th–8th September 2011.
15.09.2011
African Virtual University OER Voted 'Best Emerging Initiative' by the Global Community African Virtual University OER Voted 'Best Emerging Initiative' by the Global Community
NAIROBI, 22 August, 2011 – The African Virtual University (AVU) continues to gain international recognition for increasing accessibility to quality education for thousands of Africans.
22.08.2011
OER@AVU Nominated for the OCW People's Choice Award as 'Best Emerging Initiative' OER@AVU Nominated for the OCW People's Choice Award as "Best Emerging Initiative"
The African Virtual University's (AVU) Open Educational Resources (OER) portal has been nominated for the Education-Portal.com's OCW People's Choice Award http://eduport.al/qR3Kbt
18.07.2011
Invitation to Join Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL) Register Invitation to Join Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL) Register
Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL), UNESCO and the European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning (EFQUEL) would like to invite your organization join the OPAL Register. The OPAL Initiative aims to improve the quality of higher education and adult education by highlighting innovative practices
01.07.2011
3rd AVU eLearning Day Celebrated at the eLearning Africa 2011 Conference in Tanzania, May 26th 2011 3rd AVU eLearning Day Celebrated at the eLearning Africa 2011 Conference in Tanzania, May 26th 2011
The African Virtual University (AVU) successfully conducted a Webinar session at the eLearning Africa 2011 Conference www.elearning-africa.com as part of its 3rd eLearning Day. This was a pioneering event that attracted delegates at the conference as well as a global audience that participated online.
05.05.2011
AVU Presentation at OCWC conference on May 5th 2011 in Cambridge, Massachusetts AVU Presentation at OCWC conference on May 5th 2011 in Cambridge, Massachusetts
After a long, fascinating day one, the Education-Portal.com team began day two of the OpenCourseWare Consortium conference with high hopes. The line up of events and speakers did not disappoint!
09.05.2011
The AVU partners with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University to host their Copyright for Librarians Module on OER@AVU The AVU is pleased to host "Copyright for Librarians" from Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society on the recently launched AVU Open Educational Resources Portal, OER@AVU.
The AVU has partnered with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society to host the "Copyright for Librarians" module on the recently launched AVU Open Educational Resources Portal, OER@AVU.
05.05.2011
The AVU participates in two focal UNESCO meetings in April 2011 The AVU participates in two focal UNESCO meetings in April 2011
The AVU was invited by the Bureau Régional de l'UNESCO pour l'Education en Afrique (UNESCO-BREDA) to take part in the second Teacher Training Initiative for Sub-Saharan Africa (TTISSA) Coordination Committee Meeting
29.04.2011
Tanzania and Mozambique ratify the AVU Charter to become Member States Tanzania and Mozambique ratify the AVU Charter to become Member States
The African Virtual University continues to engage more partners across the African continent and beyond. We are therefore pleased to announce that the Republic of Mozambique and the United Republic of Tanzania
18.04.2011
Webinar Recording Now Available: Producing Quality Open Education Resources Webinar Recording Now Available: Producing Quality Open Education Resources
You can now view the recording of the Webinar held on 15th March 2011 and co-organized by the Open CourseWare Consortium (OCWC) www.ocwconsortium.org and the African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org.
15.04.2011
ODeL Launch at the University of Nairobi ODeL Launch at the University of Nairobi
In a move designed to provide African students with greater access to higher-education opportunities, the African Virtual University (AVU) in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB)
02.07.2010
AVU Rector Makes Keynote Address at the MIT Linc Conference AVU Rector Makes Keynote Address at the MIT Linc Conference
The AVU Rector, Dr. Bakary Diallo, delivered a keynote address at the MIT Linc Conference held on May 24, 2010 in Boston.
24.05.2010
AVU signs a MOU with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) AVU signs a MOU with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
On 12th of March 2010 in Rome, the UN FAO and the African Virtual University (AVU) signed a partnership agreement aimed at widening access to education.
12.03.2010
AVU Rector, Dr Bakary Diallo The New Face of the AVU
The AVU has a new leadership since August 2007. The new direction of the organization and its strategy are reflected in the AVU Business Plan
05.04.2010
Prof. Rogerio Uthui, New Chairman AVU elects new Board Chair and adopts a New Charter
Professor Rogerio Uthui is the new chairperson of the AVU Board of Directors. He has replaced Professor Silas Lwakabamba
03.04.2010
AVU Launches a Teacher Education Virtual Consortium AVU Launches a Teacher Education Virtual Consortium
On 3rd Feb 2010 the AVU Education Consortium was launched that will oversee a Virtual Training for Teachers
04.02.2010
AfDB supports establishment of eLearning centers in 10 African Countries AfDB supports establishment of eLearning centers in 10 African Countries
The AVU in partnership with the AfDB launch Open Distance and eLearning Centres in 10 African countries
02.02.2010
AVU to participate in eLearning Conference AVU Participated in eLearning Conference
The AVU participated in a Regional Education ELearning Conference organized by the Ministry of Education Kenya.
27.01.2010
 

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