Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact

A World Bank funded Project aimed at addressing specific common regional development challenges in Africa through applied research and training.

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

.@WACCBIP_UG is inspiring the next generation of scientists!
Through its DELTAS SHS Outreach, the centre donated books to Techiman SHS and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls SHS to support learning and nurture students’ interest in science.

#ACEImpact #WACCBIP #STEMEducation

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

.@rail_knust at @KEEP_KNUST inspiring the next generation of women in #STEM! 👩🏽‍💻 At @WistemGh Girls Camp 2026, RAIL championed girls’ participation in AI and technology, highlighting its mentorship, coding and robotics initiatives.
#ACEImpact #KEEP #GirlsInSTEM

[Association of African Universities @AAU_67]

The @the_ACEProject strengthened African higher education by supporting Centres of Excellence to develop talent, advance impactful research, strengthen industry partnerships and build programmes that respond to Africa’s development needs.

How? by helping turn knowledge into solutions and creating opportunities for the next generation of African professionals and researchers.

See the IMPACT!

#ACEImpact #HigherEducation #ResearchForImpact #AfricanUniversities7

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

.@WACCBIP_UG continues to strengthen Ghana’s pandemic preparedness through training and advanced research capacity.
A Pandemic Fund delegation visited the centre to engage MSc Bioinformatics students and tour its Bioinformatics and NGS laboratories.
#ACEImpact #WACCBIP

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

Where does the future of clean energy begin?
@AceFuelsFUTO & @SwanseaUni researchers share their perspectives in a thought-provoking video exploring the #ideas, #research and #innovation shaping the next generation of clean energy solutions.
#ACEImpact #ACEFUELS #CleanEnergy

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

.@WACCBIP_UG is taking science beyond the lab! Its 2026 Senior High School Engagement will reach 20+ schools across 6 districts in Ghana’s Bono East Region, connecting students with bioscience and inspiring future STEM careers.
📅 12–16 October 2026
#ACEImpact #WACCBIP #STEM

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

WACCBIP was pleased to welcome Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, to our stand during the Biosafety & Biotechnology Expo Launch.
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight WACCBIP’s work in bioscience research, training and innovation, and to share how our work contributes to advancing solutions for health, disease and the environment.
#Biosafety #Biotechnology #WACCBIP #ScienceForDevelopment

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

#Nigeria’s 29 universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings highlight the value of sustained investment in higher education.
🇳🇬 #ACEImpact and other investments are helping strengthen research and capacity across Africa
🔗https://t.co/CgynXJD0wf

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

Professionals can become @Institut_2iE graduates in just one year through tailored pathways designed to fit their careers and professional goals. 🎓
Online registration: https://t.co/JAAdb3lKc6
#Institut2iE #Graduation2iE2026 #RentréeSeptembre2026

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

.@AceFuelsFUTO continues to advance clean energy research, with its work on perovskite solar cells and next-generation renewables featured in a @BBCWorld discussion exploring the future of energy innovation.
https://t.co/LX2IQCINPo
#ACEImpact #ACEFUELS #RenewableEnergy

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

What does Africa need to build a stronger scientific future?
A while back, Prof. Awandare, @WACCBIP_UG, shared insights on building research capacity in Africa, nurturing scientific talent & creating an environment where African researchers can thrive
https://t.co/AxbW8IBS8Z

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

Based in Nigeria, @AceFuelsFUTO trains experts in renewables, electrochemical systems & nanotech - training in clean energy & tech to drive socioeconomic growth.
Over 200 students enrolled, 40% women!
Watch: https://t.co/u1xNE1COvm
#ACEImpact #STEMAfrica #RenewableEnergy

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

What happens when bacteria cross the animal-human divide?
@WACCBIP_UG's research uncovers how drug-resistant bacteria in Gh’s slaughterhouses threaten public health, highlighting the need for stronger One Health surveillance
https://t.co/aYHl1pCDFl
#ACEImpact #WACCBIP #OneHealth

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

What happens when surplus farm produce becomes an opportunity?
🌾@CEFTERMOAU is turning crops such as cassava into value-added products while tackling post-harvest losses and supporting farmers, entrepreneurs and communities in Nigeria.
🎥 https://t.co/OrWGZhYnAs
#ACEImpact

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

What can locally sourced materials do for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry?
@AceCeforUniport is turning research into practical solutions, training 325 PhD researchers and producing 460+ publications while advancing oilfield chemicals research.
🎥 https://t.co/gy01sBmZY4
#ACEImpact

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

What if engineering students could learn by actively solving real-world problems? @acenpee is rethinking engineering education through its innovative CACPLA model, helping students apply knowledge, collaborate & create practical solutions
#ACEImpact
Watch: https://t.co/Xd1QXZDm7a

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

🔙 Throwback to ACE@10!
The celebration marked a decade of impact, innovation and excellence in African #highered, spotlighting achievements in research, capacity building, industry collaboration & student development across the ACE programme.
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/5v67MMML5x

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

#ACEImpact transformed #research infrastructure across African universities, equipping students & researchers with world-class labs, ICT facilities, libraries etc to advance research, entrepreneurship & solutions to Africa’s development challenges
🎥https://t.co/HLLgMAKVRz

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

How can science and innovation help farmers produce more while reducing pesticide use?
@wacci_gh's Prof. Dzidzienyo discusses how pod borer-resistant cowpea is supporting higher yields and contributing to food security.
Watch this: 🔗 https://t.co/eNGUbKQnMZ
#ACEImpact #WACCI

[Africa Higher Ed. Centers of Excellence-ACE Impact @the_ACEProject]

🔙 Throwback
.@acegid_igh's work in Sierra Leone highlighted the value of building local capacity for outbreak preparedness.
The team supported real-time Mpox response and strengthened health security efforts.
https://t.co/Xc7fjjdmDF
#ACEImpact #ACEGID #Mpox #HealthSecurity