Networks & Consortia

Prof Sam Tshehla , Alison April and The Rector at a Eutopia Conference

Networks and Consortia

SU is an active member of more than 32 international multilateral networks and consortia, spanning various regions and thematic areas.

These networks provide valuable platforms for collaboration, mobility, and innovation in higher education, research, and professional development.

Make the Most of Your Membership:

Being part of these multilateral networks opens doors for SU’s academic and professional administrative support staff, to:

Join workshops, training weeks, and virtual programmes
Apply for mobility grants or short research stays
Collaborate on joint proposals and interdisciplinary projects
Expand international networks and gain global insights

Review the Available Network Opportunities

Featured Networks, Consortiums and Associations

International Network of Universities

The International Network of Universities (INU) is a global consortium comprised of higher education institutions that actively seek international partnerships and experiences, create innovative programming and delivery methods, and embrace the internationalization movement.

Association of Commonwealth Universities

A vibrant global community with a shared commitment to build a better world through higher education. With more than 500 member universities across 50 countries, member institutions are part of a network that reflects the breadth and diversity of the Commonwealth itself.

Consortium Of Universities For Global Health

CUGH supports academic institutions and partners to improve the wellbeing of people and the planet through education, research, service, and advocacy.

Venice International University

A consortium of 21 universities from all over the world with an autonomous campus on the island of San Servolo, Venice, Italy.

South Africa-Sweden University Forum

SASUF is a collaboration between 36 universities in Sweden & South Africa together with embassies, civil society organizations, funding agencies & ministries in both countries.

Global Alliance of Universities on Climate

The mission of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate is to advance climate change solutions through research, education, and public outreach, and to partner with industry, non-profit and government organizations to promote rapid implementation from local to global scales.

Southern African-Nordic Centre

Primary aim is to promote multilateral research cooperation on matters of importance to the development of both regions.

SGROUP

It is an integrated network of European universities and its objective is to establish cultural and socio-economic academic links, as well as to develop specific mechanisms that act as privileged channels of information and exchange in Higher Education.

Current Calls for Applications

Venice International University Proposals for Intensive Graduate Activities

VIU encourages SU faculty to propose intensive graduate activities, including PhD Academies, Graduate Seminars, and Summer/Autumn/Winter Schools. These intensive programmes bring together doctoral candidates, early-career researchers, and faculty from around the world for focused exploration of interdisciplinary themes and collaborative learning.

Application deadline: Summer Schools: 15 March 2026; PhD Academies & Graduate Seminars: 15 September 2025
Application information: https://shorturl.at/KXcAI
Funding is available for this opportunity, including international and local travel costs, accommodation, and meals.

Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship

Early-career SU PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities are invited to apply for a fully funded research residency at the Nordic Africa Institute.

The programme offers a 2–3-month stay in Uppsala, Sweden, providing airfare, accommodation, a subsistence allowance, and access to the Institute’s specialised library and research networks.

This opportunity is designed to strengthen Africa-focused research, foster academic collaboration and provide scholars with an international research environment.

Deadline for Applications: 6 April 2026

For further information, visit https://nai.uu.se/opportunities/scholarships/african-scholarship-programme.html

Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme

The University of Bergen invites applications for the prestigious Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme, offering short-term research visits (1–3 months) to early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa. This fully funded opportunity supports doctoral, postdoctoral, and junior researchers across all academic disciplines, providing a monthly stipend and travel support while fostering international collaboration and research partnerships.

Applicants must be academic staff at a recognised higher education institution and demonstrate how their proposed research will contribute to ongoing collaboration with the University of Bergen. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be prioritised. This is a unique opportunity to gain international research experience, expand academic networks, and contribute to global knowledge exchange.

Deadline for Applications: 10 May 2026

For more information: https://www.coimbra-group.eu/scholarships/sub-saharan-africa-grant-information/

African Networks

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The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) was launched in 2015 to boost the continent's research capacity and develop first class postgraduate training that is geared towards addressing Africa's unique economic, social and developmental challenges.

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Periperi U

Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risks (Periperi U) is a partnership of 12 African universities from across the continent working together to build disaster risk- related capacity and reduce vulnerability.

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AU-NEPAD African Networks of Centers of Excellence of Water

The AU-NEPAD African Networks of Centers of Excellence consists of higher education and research institutions conducting high-impact research and capacity development in water and related sectors.

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PANGeA

The Graduate School in SU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has partnered with the university of Botswana, Dar es Salaam , Makerere, Nairobi and Malawi to form the Partnership for Africa's Next Generation of Academics (PANGeA).