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and the subsequent recruitment to the Poznań University of Life Sciences Doctoral School The recruitment process consists of two stages: Stage I – recruitment to the OPUS 26 project (see: the job offer within the project financed by NSC) – selection of 1 candidate Stage II – recruitment to the PULS Doctoral School (see: the […]

The West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) is committed to advancing research and education through robust network infrastructure and innovative technological solutions across the region. The University of Ghana Legon and its Balme Library (above), is participating in WACREN along with members from 20 countries. As the association of NRENs in the […]

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established by ten Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a consortium of universities in Africa. As of August 2024, membership stands at 175 universities in 40 countries. RUFORUM is registered as an International NGO (FORR78950) in Uganda and coordinated by a Secretariat hosted at Makerere University […]

Introduction Agricultural entrepreneurship (agropreneurship) is critically important in Malawi and Uganda for two reason. First the production and processing of agriculture-based products and services has untapped potential for development in addressing the job creation crises. Secondly, circular economy-based agropreneurship is a key leverage point for the global climate change challenge. In particular, agropreneurs can develop […]

Do you see your future academic career contributing to sustainable developmentand the SDGs in Africa? Are you planning to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree in this field? Then have a look at the study programmes offered by the DAAD within its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme. Our offer:DAAD Scholarships are available for Master and PhD courses […]

Terms of Reference forimplementation by Task teams for Activities 1.4.4, 1.1.2 & 6.1.3 IntroductionThe International Research Consortium (IRC) on FNSSA is a multi-actor collaborative ‘Network of Networks’, operationalised to serve the various stakeholders in the Food Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) domain in Africa and Europe. The IRC will feed into the Science, Technology […]

On 25 June 2024 a stakeholder workshop was conducted online with about 40 participants, including potential employers and national institutions engaged in research and higher education in Kenya and Uganda. Read more about this activity and the respective Work Package 2 (WP2) of the ADVALUE project.

It is with profound sadness, that the RUFORUM Secretariat learnt the passing of our colleague, collaborator and dedicated Partner Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO of WACREN, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a short illness. Dr. Barry led with distinction for over 13 years at WACREN, transforming the organisation into a powerhouse of digital infrastructure, driving […]

Bugema, Uganda – August 30, 2024: Bugema University successfully hosted an international workshop from August 26th to 30th, 2024 on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) – Collaborative Learning Ecosystem (CLE) Creation and Testing. The event was part of the AgrGROW initiative, a collaborative project involving higher education institutions (HEIs) from Uganda, Malawi, Denmark, Finland, and the Regional […]

Windhoek, Namibia, MERCURE Hotel, August 15, 2024 – A pivotal Stakeholder Consultation Meeting was held in Windhoek, Namibia, on August 15, 2024, marking a significant step in shaping the future of agriculture across African and European countries. The meeting held in the sidelines of the Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference, focused on developing the next AU-EU […]

Susan Adong, the eldest of six children, comes from Igulu Village in Akokoro sub-county, Apac district, located in the Lango sub-region, Northern Uganda. Raised by a single mother, Susan’s journey to higher education was marked by perseverance and resilience. In 2019, with the unwavering support of her mother, she graduated with a Bachelor of Agriculture […]

The existence of conflict in many parts of Africa has undermined development and inclusive growth of many Africans, moreover the negative effects of post-conflict, last more than the conflict itself. Displacement, hunger, reconstruction and grief have had a negative impact on many affected by conflicts and forced displacement.

The European Union (EU), under its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, has provided funding to support the training of graduate students in African universities under the “Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa (CREATE-GreenAfrica)” project. The project is a mobility programme comprising six African Partner Institutions and one EU Technical Partner. The CREATE-GreenAfrica […]

Four RUFORUM member universities sign memorandums of understanding to strengthen collaborative academia and Industry research

RUFORUM, a vibrant organisation of 170 universities in 40 countries across Africa hosted by the Government of Uganda at Makerere University since 2004 is celebrating its 20th anniversary on the margins of its second Triennial conference currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia. The Regional Universities for Capacity building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) seeks to facilitate the creation […]

African university leaders have been encouraged to show tolerance and understanding towards students participating in the “Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development” (TAGDev 2.0) program. The appeal was made during the second RUFORUM Triennial Conference, held on July 12, 2024, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, where TAGDev […]

In the realm of communication within African universities, the roles often appear to be reactive, detracting from the pivotal and strategic significance that communication professionals hold in the positioning of institutions, the ranking of universities, and the facilitation of strategic partnerships through skillful interventions that align with institutional goals. As universities increasingly engage in research, […]

Windhoek, 12 August, 2024- The Minister of Higher Education, training and innovation, Hon. Dr. Itah Kandjii Murangi on behalf of the President of the Republic of Namibia, today officially opened the Second RUFORUM Triennial Conference in the capital, Windhoek. Representing different universities spanning the globe, Vice Chancellors, Deans and Principles, University registrars, policy-makers, researchers, scientists […]

August 12, 2024, Windhoek, Namibia – Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the Mastercard Foundation are thrilled to announce the scale-up of their successful program, Transforming Africa’s Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Development (TAGDev). A Historic Partnership Launched in 2016 at Egerton University in Kenya and Gulu University in […]

Over the past eight years, the Mastercard Foundation, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), and private and public sector stakeholders, have implemented a major initiative that has provided an indisputable, highly successful model on Transforming Africa’s Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Development (TAGDev). The TAGDev1.0 project, implemented from (2016/2017 […]