The Research Community of Practice focuses on creating a collaborative environment to hone research collaborations and share best practices for discipline-specific research to solve problems on the continent. Members of this community help in developing templates and guidelines for research and innovation managers to adopt as a benchmark in engaging researchers and other stakeholders in […]
How can we collectively build an ecosystem of ethical leadership across Africa? The Giving Voice to Values Africa Symposium will spotlight ethical action and values-based leadership as the potential driving force for nurturing ethical leaders across Africa. The symposium will also present the opportunity to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the GVV Africa course program, […]
What digital skills are required by employers in the workspace? How do you assess the digital skills of your students and prepare them for the job market? Join Segun Ogunwale, CEO of Bridgia, at the next Employability Community of Practice (ECOP) meeting as he spotlights a free and easy-to-use digital skills assessment tool developed by […]
Join Prof. Friday Okonofua, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin, Nigeria, on May 21 at 2 PM GMT about the strategic processes of grant proposal writing. The webinar will focus on refining and shaping research ideas into compelling grant proposals. It will cover identifying a gap, developing a clear research question, and aligning […]
The West Africa Hub of The Education Collaborative is organizing a grant-writing and capacity-building webinar series in collaboration with Covenant University. The four-part series focuses on building the capacity of staff, faculty, administrators, and researchers in grant writing. This session marks the second part of the webinar series. The webinar will spotlight the essential components […]
June 20, 2024, 12:00 PM GMT: This session will explore innovative approaches to curriculum development that enhance students' employability skills, aligning with the overarching goal of fostering workforce readiness. Moderator: Emmanuel Uwihanganye, Director of Career, Development and Guidance at Rwanda Polytechnic. Speakers: Mike B. Ndimurukundo, Managing Director of Andela Rwanda Lauren Milewski, Senior Director of Learning […]
What are some innovative teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches to effective teaching and learning for large class sizes? Dr Olive Sabiiti, Vice Chancellor at Cavendish University Uganda, Dr. Chinwe Peace Igiri, Senior Lecturer at Cavendish University Uganda, and Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Manager at Cavendish University Uganda, will discuss how educators across Africa manage […]
How can higher education institutions commercialize their research while protecting their intellectual property? Mashudu Numalo, Thandiwe Maretlane, and Luan Africa will share how higher education institutions can establish and manage a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to promote innovation, drive the commercialization of research, and navigate related challenges and opportunities. Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024. Time: […]
The career strategy workshop assists career services departments across Higher Education institutions in Africa in developing a comprehensive strategy to foster career readiness among students. The practical sessions offer a structured framework for enhancing existing career centers or starting new ones. Post-workshop, institutions receive guidance, resources, and support to develop and refine their career strategies. […]
