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Delighted to attend the Global AI Summit on Africa #GAISAfrica2025. Now listening to a forward-looking panel discussion on "Innovating for a Healthier Future" University of Rwanda UR-CST

Delighted to attend the Global AI Summit on Africa #GAISAfrica2025. Now listening to a forward-looking panel discussion on "Innovating for a Healthier Future" <a href="/Uni_Rwanda/">University of Rwanda</a> <a href="/urcst/">UR-CST</a>
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A highly productive dialogue takes place with 53 investors and university representatives from Sweden and Finland who have been gathered in Kigali since yesterday. Today, we continue fostering discussions and exchanges that have already resulted in new agreements between the

A highly productive dialogue takes place with 53 investors and university representatives from Sweden and Finland who have been gathered in Kigali since yesterday. Today, we continue fostering discussions and exchanges that have already resulted in new agreements between the
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Students with disabilities from our various campuses gathered today at UR_Huye campus to kick off a 2-day Sports Festival dedicated to showcasing their talent, determination, and inclusion through competitive sports. Organized in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR, the event features a

Students with disabilities from our various campuses gathered today at <a href="/UR_Huye/">UR_Huye campus</a> to kick off a 2-day Sports Festival dedicated to showcasing their talent, determination, and inclusion through competitive sports. 
Organized in partnership with <a href="/MCFScholarsUR/">Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR</a>, the event features a
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Today marks the beginning of the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Remember – Unite – Renew. #Kwibuka31

Today marks the beginning of the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Remember – Unite – Renew.

#Kwibuka31
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This morning, DVC SPA Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM with other university staff held a discussion with a delegation from the University of Manchester #UK currently in Rwanda for a two-week visit. Dr. Ndikumana presented the University’s operational framework & support systems in place for

This morning, DVC SPA <a href="/Rayndikumana/">Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM</a> with other university staff held a discussion with a delegation from the University of Manchester #UK currently in Rwanda for a two-week visit. Dr. Ndikumana presented the University’s operational framework &amp; support systems in place for
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A newly published paper by our researchers and German counterparts under Center of Excellence in Biodiversity & NRM calls for more ecosystem restoration in #Rwanda. They urge the use of native species, support for home gardens, creation of wildlife corridors, and genuine community involvement to boost

A newly published paper by our researchers and German counterparts under <a href="/CoEBrwanda/">Center of Excellence in Biodiversity & NRM</a> calls for more  ecosystem restoration in #Rwanda. They urge the use of native species, support for home gardens, creation of wildlife corridors, and genuine community involvement to boost
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Exciting milestone! Today we launched a groundbreaking project in collaboration with Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (#VREF) to improve mobility and access in African cities. While presiding over the launch, DVC-SPA Dr. Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM highlighted the power of

Exciting milestone! Today we launched a groundbreaking project in collaboration with Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (#VREF) to improve mobility and access in African cities.

While presiding over the launch, DVC-SPA Dr. <a href="/RayNdikumana/">Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM</a> highlighted the power of
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Ambassador Dag Sjöögren, leading a delegation from Sweden in Rwanda, was received today by VC Prof. MD Kayihura . Sjöögren praised genuine partnership and strong collaboration spanning over 20 years between UR and Swedish universities under the UR Sweden Programme, noting that it has made a

Ambassador Dag Sjöögren, leading a delegation from <a href="/SwedeninRW/">Sweden in Rwanda</a>, was received today by VC <a href="/mdkayihura/">Prof. MD Kayihura</a> . Sjöögren praised genuine partnership and strong collaboration spanning over 20 years between UR and Swedish universities under the <a href="/URSwedenProgram/">UR Sweden Programme</a>, noting that it has made a
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Stakeholders engagement in #research is a vital pathway for co-creation of solutions and achieving meaningful impact. Today, our researcher Sylvere Hategekimana presented findings from his study titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Electrification in the Dairy Value Chain.”

Stakeholders engagement in #research is a vital pathway for co-creation of solutions and achieving meaningful impact. 
Today, our researcher Sylvere Hategekimana presented findings from his study titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Electrification in the Dairy Value Chain.”
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Today, our team from University of Rwanda joined counterparts from 14 Swedish universities for a 3-day Annual Dialogue Meeting [#ADM] at Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg #Sweden. Discussions focus on the progress of PhD training in #Rwanda & Sweden, as well as collaborative efforts in research & innovation

Today, our team from <a href="/Uni_Rwanda/">University of Rwanda</a>  joined counterparts from 14 Swedish universities for a 3-day Annual Dialogue Meeting [#ADM] at <a href="/goteborgsuni/">Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg</a> #Sweden. Discussions focus on the progress of PhD training in #Rwanda &amp; Sweden, as well as collaborative efforts in research &amp; innovation
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As part of the UR Sweden Programme Annual Dialogue Meeting taking place in #Sweden, UR team led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Prof. MD Kayihura , visited the Track and Fuse program at Chalmers University of Technology this morning. This makerspace and innovation lab brings together education,

As part of the <a href="/URSwedenProgram/">UR Sweden Programme</a>  Annual Dialogue Meeting taking place in #Sweden, UR team led by Vice Chancellor Prof. <a href="/mdkayihura/">Prof. MD Kayihura</a> , visited the Track and Fuse program at Chalmers University of Technology this morning. This makerspace and innovation lab brings together education,
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Katarina Westman, Senior Research Advisor at Sweden in Rwanda, emphasized that the Annual Dialogue Mtg aims, among others, to develop mechanisms that support PhD students both in 🇷🇼 & in 🇸🇪 in making steady progress & receiving the guidance they need to complete their theses on time

Katarina Westman, Senior Research Advisor at <a href="/SwedeninRW/">Sweden in Rwanda</a>, emphasized that the Annual Dialogue Mtg aims, among others, to develop mechanisms that support PhD students both in 🇷🇼 &amp; in 🇸🇪 in making steady progress &amp; receiving the guidance they need to complete their theses on time
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Happening Now: The 2025 Australia-Africa Universities Network #AAUN Africa Forum is officially underway! Over the next 2 days, top academics, policymakers, industry leaders & researchers from across continents will discuss the transformative power of #AI; exploring how it can

Happening Now: The 2025 Australia-Africa Universities Network #AAUN Africa Forum is officially underway! Over the next 2 days, top academics, policymakers, industry leaders &amp; researchers from across continents will discuss the transformative power of #AI; exploring how it can
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In his opening remarks at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum, our Vice Chancellor Prof Prof. MD Kayihura highlighted the importance of the forum, which aims, among others, to explore how #AI is reshaping not only teaching and learning, but also the way #research is conducted. He also added

In his opening remarks at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum, our Vice Chancellor Prof <a href="/mdkayihura/">Prof. MD Kayihura</a> highlighted the importance of the forum, which aims, among others, to explore how #AI is reshaping not only teaching and learning, but also the way #research is conducted. 
He also added
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Speaking at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum, Prof. Aldo Stroebel from University of Mpumalanga and #AAUN Co-Chair (Africa) called on universities to keep pace with industry needs by ensuring that courses are supported and driven by AI. He noted that #Rwanda, #SouthAfrica and #Mauritius are the

Speaking at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum, Prof. Aldo Stroebel from <a href="/UniMpumalanga/">University of Mpumalanga</a> and #AAUN Co-Chair (Africa) called on universities to keep pace with industry needs by ensuring that courses are supported and driven by AI. He noted that #Rwanda, #SouthAfrica and #Mauritius are the
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H.E. Jenny Da Rin, Australian High Commissioner to #Kenya, also attended today’s session. She commended #AAUN for being a custodian, leader, and an important knowledge community. According to her, the network nurtures growth, stimulates engagement and catalyzes innovation.

H.E. Jenny Da Rin, Australian High Commissioner to #Kenya, also attended today’s session. She commended #AAUN for being a custodian, leader, and an important knowledge community. According to her, the network nurtures growth, stimulates engagement and catalyzes innovation.
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Among the delegates at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum was Prof. David Mickler, #AAUN Co-Chair (Australia) from Curtin University. He noted that the network aims to address common issues impacting societies. He added that the network is committed to conducting impactful collaborative

Among the delegates at the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum was Prof. David Mickler, #AAUN Co-Chair (Australia) from <a href="/CurtinUni/">Curtin University</a>. He noted that the network aims to address common issues impacting societies. 
He added that the network is committed to conducting impactful collaborative
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Day 3 of the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum kicked off with an inspiring presentation by Prof. Vukosi Marivate from the University of Pretoria/University of Pretoria. His thought provoking insights raised critical questions, including how creativity can be stimulated in the age of AI and the serious

Day 3 of the 2025 #AAUN Africa Forum kicked off with an inspiring presentation by Prof. Vukosi Marivate from the University of Pretoria/<a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a>. His thought provoking insights raised critical questions, including how creativity can be stimulated in the age of AI and the serious
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As part of his visit to UVU Bio, L’Oréal's Head of Research & Innovation, Mr. Philippe Rapold, visited UR where he was received by Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM. Alongside other UR officials including college principals, they explored mutually beneficial collaborations

As part of his visit to UVU Bio, L’Oréal's Head of Research &amp; Innovation, Mr. Philippe Rapold, visited UR where he was received by Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. <a href="/Rayndikumana/">Ray Ndikumana, PhD, SCPM</a>. Alongside other UR officials including college principals, they explored mutually beneficial collaborations