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Africa-led education research with real-world impact

HERI Africa connects research, policy, and practice to improve education outcomes across the continent.

Research & EvidenceExplore our language education research.Capacity StrengtheningResearcher development and shared learning.Policy EngagementConnect evidence with policy and practice.Community ImpactDiscover the contribution of the Chair.

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Current African share of global education research: 3%; Baseline reported by HERI Africa.
Target African share of global education research: 30% by 2050; HERI Africa's long-term research productivity and impact ambition.

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Published 20 Feb 2026

HERI Africa Launches at Kisii University

HERI Africa launched at Kisii University, bringing together government, higher education, civil society, development partners, and research organizations.

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Opportunity

2026/2027 Language Education Postgraduate Scholarships in Foundational Literacy

Official Kisii University call for postgraduate scholarship applications in language education and foundational literacy.

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