The Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. The Association of Commonwealth Universities has appointed Barbara Kasumu as their new Director of Membership, Programmes and Development, as one of two new appointments in their senior leadership team. Barbara will work with teams to create a dynamic, responsive and relevant offer that meets the needs of the organisation’s diverse member base, and the design and funding of best-in-sector programmes that will have a meaningful impact on ACU member universities. Barbara said about the role: “With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, this is an exciting time to be joining the ACU to scale our impact and reach in building a better world through higher education.” With over 15 years of senior leadership and board experience working across a range of sectors and organisations, she previously worked as Director of Membership, Talent and Inclusion at the National Union of Students.