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The Pan African University (PAU) is the culmination of continental initiatives of the Commission of the African Union to revitalize higher education and research in Africa, under the Second Decade of Education for Africa and the consolidated Plan of Action of Science and Technology for Africa. It will exemplify excellence, enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of African higher education and research and establish the African University at the core of Africa's development.
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Under Prof. Zerga's Leadership, 2nd PAU Conference Success Paves Way for PAUWES Curriculum Innovation
The successful conclusion of the 2nd Pan African University International Conference in Tlemcen has reaffirmed PAUWES's position as a leading center of excellence for water, energy, and climate change research in Africa. Under the visionary…
Pan African University Concludes Second International Conference in Tlemcen, Advancing Africa's Sustainability Agenda Through Research on Water, Energy, and Climate Challenges
Tlemcen, Algeria – The Pan African University (PAU) concluded its second International Conference on December 2, 2025, at the University of Tlemcen, marking a significant milestone in continental research collaboration and knowledge exchange.
PAUGHSS Curriculum Review Initiative Cancelled
The Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) and PAU Rectorate have cancelled the call for experts and consultants to review Master's and PhD programme curricula in Governance and Regional Integration.…
RECTORATE
The Rectorate is responsible for the daily management of the PAU and is headed by the Rector who is the Chief Executive Officer of the PAU.
At the Malabo Summit held in June 2015, African Heads of State and Government adopted Decision EX.CL/Dec.829 to host the Rectorate of the Panafrican University. Following this decision, a high level panel was set up by Decision EX.CL/Dec.829 (XXV) to designate the country that will host the PAU Rectorate. Considering the report by this panel, the Executive Council selected Cameroon as host country and recommended the designation of Cameroon by the Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly who endorsed the selection in January 2016.
The Pan African University is a flagship project of the African Union
