👏 Thank you to Dr. Martha Dagnew for an insightful Africa Institute talk on resilient water systems, holistic approaches & collaboration opportunities in Africa through Western’s Water Centre. #AfricaInstitute #WaterResearch #CanadaAfrica #GlobalPartnerships

Centering Voices, Building Community 🌍 Kelayat Abebe supported CAACC 2026 at the Africa Institute, amplifying youth voices. “Community is built where people feel heard.” #AfricaWesternU

🇨🇦🤝🇪🇹 Welcoming Aragaw Bizualem Kassie from Bahir Dar University to Western University. Advancing partnerships in research, training & innovation with support from Africa Institute at Western University. #CanadaAfrica #GlobalPartnerships #AfricaInstitute

Welcomed the Princeton delegation to Western to explore collaboration at Mpala Research Centre (Kenya). Exciting opportunities ahead in climate, health & student training. Grateful for the engagement with our Africa Institute & Global Health Systems students.

Celebrating Dr. Melanie Katsivo’s leadership at the Africa Institute. A pillar of our community, she strengthened partnerships, mentored students, and advanced global collaboration. Thank you for your impact—wishing you a fulfilling retirement.

Thank you to nearly 400 global participants who made #CAACC2026 a rich and impactful gathering. The conversations continue through new Africa Institute working groups. This is just the beginning. Join us as we build momentum toward #CAACC2027.

🌍 Building research skills. Building lasting bridges. Queen Elizabeth Scholars at Western are advancing climate, public health & resilience research through exchanges with West Africa & Cuba — strengthening partnerships that endure. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/02/quee... #QES #AfricaCanada

👥 Youth Leadership at #CAACC2026 “Breaking Barriers & Building Pathways for Meaningful Youth Leadership” Featuring emerging leaders shaping global health, policy & community systems across Africa & Canada. 📅 Feb 26 | Virtual #AfricaCanada

🔬 CAACC 2026 Corrosion Panel Featuring Dr. Yolanda Hedberg, Robert Addai, Grace Ajayi & Temitope Olowoyo — advancing corrosion science across infrastructure, nuclear safety & biomedical systems. 📅 Feb 26–27 | Virtual #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada

Speaker Spotlight — Dr. Katrina Plamondon | #CAACC2026 We are pleased to highlight Dr. Katrina Plamondon, who will speak at the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026.

🌍 Panel Spotlight: North–South Academic Collaborations | #CAACC2026 We are proud to feature an exceptional panel of academic and global health leaders who are shaping the future of Africa–Canada research and knowledge partnerships.

🌍 CAACC 2026 Theme: Integrating Knowledge for Global Impact Complex challenges can’t be solved in silos. CAACC connects Africa–Canada partners across academia, policy, community & innovation to drive equity, sustainable systems & real-world impact. #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada

🌍 CAACC 2026 convenes Africa–Canada leaders to strengthen research partnerships, advance health equity, and drive locally responsive innovation. 📅 Feb 26–27 | Virtual #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnerships

⏳ 15 Days to Go — #CAACC2026 In just 15 days, we will welcome colleagues, partners, innovators, researchers, students, and leaders from across Africa and Canada to the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026. #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnership

Speaker Spotlight 🎤 Dr. Godwin Arku will deliver Opening Remarks and chair the Opening Session (Day 2) at #CAACC2026. A leading scholar in geography and urban systems, he helps frame conversations on Africa–Canada research collaboration and global impact. 🌍 #WesternU #Africa #Canada

🚀 Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Elmond Bandauko Bandauko at #CAACC2026 Announcing #CAACC2026 Keynote Speaker, Prof. Elmond Bandauko, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta who will examine urban inequality, informal infrastructure systems, and global city development challenges. #WesternU #Africa

✅ Shape the Future of Africa–Canada Research #CAACC2026 Over 100+ researchers, innovators, and leaders. One shared goal: advancing equitable global partnerships. Link in Bio

🎤 Opening Keynote Spotlight: Izzy Ward #CAACC2026 We are please to spotlight Keynote Speaker Izzy Ward who will explore Indigenous STEM education and Two-Eyed Seeing approaches to inclusive innovation at the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026.

Opening Address Speaker Spotlight - Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi joins #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #Collaborations

🚨 The #CAACC2026 Program is LIVE! Join researchers, innovators & leaders advancing Africa–Canada partnerships in research and practice. 🗓 Feb 26–27, 2026 🗒️Program: www.uwo.ca/africainstit... 🔗 Register: westernuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnerships

🖤🌍 Black History Month honours Black brilliance across generations — from nation builders to tomorrow’s visionaries. At the Africa Institute, we celebrate global Black leadership shaping research 📚, innovation 💡, and futures 🚀. #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricaCanada

On this World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, we celebrate the history, heritage, and global contributions of African and Afro-descendant communities, and reaffirm our commitment to equity, partnership, and shared prosperity. #AfricaHeritage #GlobalImpact #WesternU