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[N’DJAMENA, CHAD] – The Government of Chad launched the Higher Education Development Project [PRODEST TCD 1044], to deliver structural and systemic transformation of the country’s Higher Education. This four-year Project (2024 – 2028) valued at 64.3 million Euros, is the result of a bilateral Cooperation between the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Government of […]

Do you want to contribute to Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) in the Sahel and bring sustainable solutions to scale? Do you like to collaborate with people from different backgrounds in an international context? Then we invite you to apply for the Soil Values Sandwich PhD programme. Soil Values is a 10-year program (2024-2034) aiming […]

In July 2016 the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) received financing support from the MasterCard Foundation to nurture at least 220 young people with limited access to higher education to drive agricultural transformation in partnership with Egerton University (Kenya) and Gulu University (Uganda). The nurturing was to be done under the […]

Entity: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Deadline for applications: 15th December 2024 Type of Engagement: Challenge based Target of Engagement: RUFORUM member Universities (invited) Challenge Duration: 6-12 months Expected Start Date: 10th January 2025 Reference Number: RUF/SRVS/2024/005 1.0 Introduction The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a consortium […]

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 […]