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 […]