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Andrew Banda makes history as the first PhD graduate in the whole of Africa, specialising in ageing and development! On 16 May Andrew Banda made history when he became the first graduate to receive a PhD in social sciences with a focus on ageing and development in Africa from the North-West University (NWU). This research PhD is the product of the Optentia research unit and is a first in Africa. It is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of ageing within the unique context of Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this degree is to generate evidence, foster knowledge and catalyse transformative change in policies and programmes tailored to the needs of older individuals and communities. Dr Banda's thesis, titled "Exploring Support Mechanisms in Rural Communities in Zambia for the Well-being of Older People," reflects his dedication and scholarly skill. Using a mixed-method approach grounded in critical realism, he investigated the support mechanisms affecting older people in rural areas. His research revealed a complex network of factors that help maintain the well-being of rural elders, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wKpY7 #MyNWU #NWUInnovation #GreatnessWithoutBoundaries

Low- and middle-income countries (#LMICs), including those in Africa, face barriers in shaping #research agendas on a myriad of critical issues – but there are some strategies that can help overcome these, reports Eve Ruwoko on the Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (New York, 10-27 September). Research #funding has been noted to be more concentrated in high-income countries, while the lack of infrastructure such as laboratories and lower salaries constrained the involvement of LMIC professionals. This has resulted in the significant under-representation of their work, ideas and creativity globally. To overcome the challenges, the panellists emphasised the need to prioritise the involvement of LMICs in decision-making, support research agendas tailored to local needs, drive inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, and foster critical thinking, leadership development and advocacy in academia. 🔎🔬🌾🏗️🌱Read the full story in UWN: https://lnkd.in/dDdkamC7 #health #education #climatechange #research #digitalinfrastructure #SDGs #partnership #collaboration Fiona Makoni University of Zimbabwe Makerere University College of Health Sciences Network of African Science Academies african mental health research initiative amari

It feels surreal to be featured in 2 newspapers in 1 week!…and even more fantastic to make it into the widely read pages of The Nation Nigeria 📰 This beautiful privilege brings back memories of previous newspaper appearances which I am glad to share; ✅ In 2022, I was featured in the Nigerian Tribune following my rural sustainability research which was conducted in Nassarawa State, Nigeria and presented at the ‘IACSDG1’ held at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, US. ✅ In 2023, I made it into the pages of the CrossRiver-Watch following the scholarships recieved from Drexel University, Marquette University, Clemson University and others. ✅ In 2024, just recently, the review of my first year of PhDing CCM at The Graduate College of Drexel University recently published here on LinkedIn was covered again by the CrossRiver-Watch. ✅ Just today! My forthcoming 2024 Emerging Scholar honorary Award intended to be conferred by the Common Ground Research Networks, based in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during the forthcoming ICCMS9 in Argentina, among other details were covered by The Nation Nigeria. These visibility opportunities recieved from these nationally and internationally read news publishers runs just in line with my vision to redefine the narratives/perspectives around modern education especially in low income areas & low-informed communities …birthing the hope for every child and adults that irrespective of gender and economic status, they can actively contribute to global developments through the vehicles of education. Don’t give up on Education! Education should be Accessible and Affordable! Education is a Need! Education is a Right! #AmbitionsCantW8 #DrexelDragon🐉

This past week, IAU Board Member Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’ Allah attended and represented the International Association of Universities at the 15th General Assembly and Scientific Conference organized by the The African Academy of Sciences this year in Abuja, Nigeria, from 9 to 12 December. The conference was on the theme of “Empowering and Advancing Africa's Scientific Enterprise,” and the forum was an opportunity for nearly 1,000 thinkers and stakeholders from around the world to come together to discuss the future of #STEM and the sciences more broadly in #Africa. The conference sponsored many interesting conversations on various topics of critical importance: STEM education strategies, scientific and engineering research, brain-drain and brain-gain, the African youthful population and a STEM driven economy, African and the African Diaspora efforts in science towards African development, Women in Science, mentoring, and grants, and scholarships, amongst others. Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gaXnEw8y #AcademyofSciences #EmpoweringAfrica #HigherEducation #HEI

We are thrilled to announce that the collaboration between the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) and the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) to advance inclusive access to digital technologies and electronic information resources is gaining momentum. As two leading organizations dedicated to enhancing research, education, and innovation in Uganda, the CUUL and RENU have joined forces to leverage their respective strengths and expertise. CUUL, representing #university and #research #libraries across the country, is committed to facilitating #access to authoritative global information resources. RENU facilitates the availability of connectivity infrastructure and support services, as Uganda's National Research and #Education #Network, specializes in providing high-speed Internet and ICT solutions tailored to the needs of research and education institutions. This collaboration will pave the way for enhanced access to digital technologies and electronic information resources for students, faculty, and researchers across CUUL member institutions. Together we seek to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their academic and research pursuits. We are dedicated to bridging the digital divide, promoting research excellence, and driving sustainable development in Uganda. As we embark on this journey of collaboration and innovation, we invite all #stakeholders to #join us in realizing our shared vision of a digitally empowered nation leveraging the #global #knowledge #economy. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting collaboration to transform the landscape of #research, #innovation, and #education in #Uganda.

One of the most COMPLEX problems faced by Research in Africa is a Lack of #VISIBILITY. The continent contributes to <1% of Global Research... But who is measuring, what & how? Painfully, the lack of IMPACT of Local Research, Development & Innovation in the lives of the common African is no surprise. We keep importing technologies despite the thousands of Universities, millions of Researchers and Billions of Dollars in Grants going into Research. Where is the IMPACT? The MOST PAINFUL is that AFRICAN RESEARCHERS are Broke, poor and therefore little motivation. I always joke that an Influencer on Social Media, will become financially stable before a Researcher in Africa today, in Nigeria... there's no doubt, in TOP 10 Most Popular Nigerians 9 are SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS. With Dr Bennet Omalu a Neuropathologist the only Academic sitting at #10. And if we include politically exposed persons ZERO Academic might make top 1000. Whereas social media is Knowledge Marketplace and very few from the factory of Knowledge (Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions) can compete. A baker in a Bakery who can't afford BREAD. #Na to close bakery be that!.. Many efforts and attempts are going on all over the world to solve this LACK OF VISIBILITY of Critical Evidence Backed Knowledge, Research, Development and Innovation assets. Many platforms such as ASNS (ACADEMIA SOCIAL NETWORKS SITES) e.g. ORCID, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, Kudos, Google Scholar, ResearcherID, MENDELEY.COM, Academia.edu... Etc Which is working in the Developed climb, but for Africa despite having adopted nearly all of these Technologies, IMPACT is yet to be significantly felt by the people and the African economies. RIKE-SD in August 2023 birthed the concept of a RESEARCH INFLUENCER vs a SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER and the concept has expanded to meet a first attempt of this indigenous Technology Innovation Platform with Baze University and University of Abuja backed by the NIGERIA RDI COORDINATION CENTRE as a Community of Practice through the FMST NIGERIA. RIC is poised to tackle the status quo and empower a new generation of change makers as RESEARCH CELEBRITIES and RESEARCH AMBASSADORS, leveraging Social media networks, ASNS, University-Based IRs to bring VISIBILITY to Local Research, Development & Innovation undertakings in Africa to ensure Impact & make Research attractive to the future generations of Africa. RIC will be led by #7Jhon #DevelopmentActivist John Paul Fonyuy Mbiimbe our emblematic #7. Join us as we launch RIT_BAZE tomorrow. ORCID Nabil Aziz Ksibi Mustapha Ayo Popoola (MAP) PhD FMST NIGERIA Baze University Ofir Paz Alexander Sherer WiKey.io WIPO Nigeria Office #research #innovation #influencer #development #intellectualproperty #Skillnnovate Sustainable Development #sustainability

Research in Alternative Global Education (RAGE), the research arm of Project DEFY, is happy to announce the results of a research engagement exercise based on our first paper titled, 'Challenging Narrow Conceptualisations of Education through the Nook Model in Uganda, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, India and Bangladesh’ released in December 2023. In keeping with our deep belief in bottom-up research, we make it an essential practice to seek feedback and critiques on the paper from learners and communities we work with. This follow-up exercise revealed key insights from different stakeholders including Nook learners, community members, team members, and researchers. We've further documented 'takeaways from the engagement exercise ' and 'lessons for future research' to help adapt our research endeavours to the questions, concerns, and expectations from these stakeholders. We believe research in programmes across diverse domain areas are only meaningful and relevant as long as they actively involve learners and communities in the research process itself. We invite like-minded researchers, practitioners, organisations, and funding bodies to engage with us to expand this vision and together challenge the imposition of top-down research agendas that dominate development programmes today. Read our documentation of the results of the engagement exercise here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRGrW3Dg You can find the paper here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUVPiSC7 To know more about RAGE and engage with us, write to us at info@projectdefy.org #prjectdefy #researchanddevelopement #researchproject #researching #researchstudy #researches #researchwork #researchstudies #communityresearch #alternativeschool #alternativelearning #alternativeeducation #educationrevolution #educationreform #educationinnovation Abhijit Sinha Megha Bhagat Answer Nzuma Azby Brown Manuela Balett Sanjay Prasad Anoushka Gupta Manavi Das Bilal Ghalib

#Research is a major tool that propels #humanity to #discover the unknown. Through research, we can #explore the #world from different perspectives for #growth and #development. In #contemporary #development #discourse, research has become the #impetus that #enhances #social and #economic growth through #innovation and #creativity. In supporting this agenda, the #Technical #Universities in #Ghana, whose mandate is to provide competency based training through #Technical #Vocational and #Educational T#raining (TVET) have contributed to various debates and knowledge by undertaking cuttingedge research and coming out with innovations, inventions, and creativity through the Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana (ARCTUG). In this regard, Sunyani Technical University hosted the 3rd Biennial Meeting of the Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana (ARCTUG, 2024) from May 28 to June 1, 2024. The main theme of the conference was University, Industry, And Government Partnership For Accelerating Innovation And Entrepreneurship For National Development.  Organised and chaired by Prof Edward Owusu (PhD, MBA, MPhil, MA, B.Ed) Chairman, LOC (ARCTUG2024) I am very excited to be a facilitator delivering pre-conference presentation on Fostering, attracting, and retaining GREEN TALENT GSFN

A brushstroke for a brighter future! So inspired by the power of partnerships Uganda Christian University to unlock human potential. "When we invest in our students, we invest in a brighter tomorrow. It's a beautiful reminder that when we come together, we can paint a brighter future for our communities."-EMMANUEL ISABIRYE #InvestInPeople #EducationMatters #PayingItForward #HumanCapital #CoffeeForACause #UgandaChristianUniversity" Jacqueline Asiimwe

Just completed my double Masters' degrees before diving into deeper PhD research! May 2024: Master of Arts in Development Studies, The University of Zambia (Dissertation : Influence of Local Climate Action on Gender Participation: A Case Study of Mbala District, Zambia) This research explored climate change, a major threat to SDG #13 ("Climate Action") that disproportionately affects women. My study in Mbala District, Zambia, examined the gender gap in climate awareness and government support. It identified the need for tailored communication strategies and highlighted the challenges women face due to traditional roles and limited resources. The research proposes solutions like: Tailored communication & community collaboration Gender-responsive climate initiatives Stronger government support for women's economic empowerment & participation\ ·       July 2024: Master's in International Business and Economics (International Financial and Capital Markets); The University of Economy in Bydgoszcz, Poland (Thesis: Assessment of the Growth and Sustainability of Community Management Village Banking in Zambian Financial Markets) This research investigated the growth and sustainability of village banking, a financial lifeline for communities outside the formal sector in Zambia. While village banking has shown success in poverty reduction and women's empowerment, challenges like limited capital and regulations remain. The study proposes solutions to ensure village banking's long-term impact and contribute to financial inclusion in Zambia's development, including: Improved regulations Financial literacy training Technological integration Privileged to be supervised by distinguished academics: Dr. Claudia Mvula Pollen (PhD), University of Leeds, UK Prof. Killion Munyama, European Union, Brussels (Zambian-born Polish scholar) #developmentstudies #climatechange #financialinclusion #Zambia #PhD