In academia and research, the ability to communicate ideas, findings, and proposals with clarity and precision is paramount. Graduate students and faculty members, as the backbone of scholarly and scientific pursuits, often face the challenge of crafting well-structured and impactful technical and scientific documents. Recognizing this critical need, the Scientific Writing Training aims to enhance the writing skills of this vital audience, empowering them to effectively convey their knowledge and contributions to the global community. This Training is designed to address common challenges in technical and scientific writing, focusing on essential elements such as structuring arguments, ensuring linguistic accuracy, adhering to […]

20 June 2025, Kampala, Uganda – In a memorable showcase of partnership and purpose, the Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) recently hosted the Mastercard Foundation Executive Committee under the Transforming Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) flagship programme. This momentous assemblage, held at the RUFORUM Secretariat, aimed to spotlight the programmes progress and the transformative impact of its member universities and alumni. The TAGDev 2.0, a scaled-up extension that builds on the success of TAGDev 1.0, seeks to empower universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to better serve […]

Malawi University of Science and Technology Announces First Cohort of 11 TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholars Exciting news from Malawi! As part of the transformative TAGDev 2.0 program, in partnership with The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) recently announced its first cohort of scholars. The call for applications was launched in December 2024, drawing an impressive pool of 585 applicants. After a rigorous selection process, involving a comprehensive 10-stage recruitment procedure conducted by the RUFORUM Secretariat, 11 candidates were officially awarded scholarships by the committee during their meeting on July […]

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Module Overview This module introduces foundational concepts in data management, data science, and bioinformatics. It explores data collection, storage, analysis, and application in research and innovation across Africa. Using real-world examples and interactive activities, it simplifies complex topics for beginners from any background with no technical expertise required. Open to Ex IFS grantees from Africa and across the world. Registration link: https://shorturl.at/ksVRi  

🌍 The AICCRA West Africa team was honored to receive an award for an outstanding science-led outcome, awarded during the 2025 Science Week of The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Vientiane, Laos recently. The award recognizes and celebrates the impact of the partnership with RUFORUM and WASCAL Climate in transforming higher education in Africa, equipping the next generation of leaders with knowledge and tools on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and climate information services (CIS). 🌱 🔗 Read the outcome story here: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/items/b9c987e9-7fb5-4eaa-9d61-00415ab19f18 And the AICCRA blog: https://aiccra.cgiar.org/news/wascal-aiccra-and-ruforum-build-capacities-towards-developing-university-curricula-climate

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Africa’s agricultural sector is distinguished by its rich and diverse adaptive traditional techniques that have been essential for food security over the decades. However, in northern Uganda, agricultural practices have encountered systemic inefficiencies that have particularly impacted smallholder farmers, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), leaving them vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity. These farmers are grappling with limited access to affordable, quality inputs such as climate-smart seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals and industrial tools. The scarcity of effective advisory services has compelled farmers to rely on outdated and unsustainable farming practices, exacerbated by an inadequate advisory ratio of one […]

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Towards Operationalizing the RUFORUM Regional Hubs: Anglophone Meeting of Principals and Deans from West Africa, Central Africa and North Africa

The Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Program is an initiative by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to enhance the quality of teaching and research in African universities. The program seeks to address critical academic staff shortages in higher education institutions while equipping graduate students with valuable teaching and professional development opportunities. The RUFORUM GTA program envisions a vibrant academic ecosystem where graduate students are actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentorship, contributing to developing sustainable solutions for Africa’s agricultural and development challenges. There are currently 18 GTA Positions available at Bishop Stuart University in Uganda under […]

Vers l’opérationnalisation des Hubs régionaux du RUFORUM: première rencontre virtuelle des universités membres du RUFORUM en Afriquen de l’Ouest et dans les pays francophones d’Afrique Centrale et du Nord. 26 May 2025 at 11:00 to 13:00 GMT (14:00-16:00 EAT).

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