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Postgraduate scholarship with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh.
Deadline: December 07, 2023
Link:
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Join us in congratulating our staff Dr.
@SylviMkandawire
who today graduated with a PhD in Agriculture & Rural Innovations from
@MakerereU
.
She was a beneficiary of SHARE Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme for which RUFORUM was an associate partner. CONGRATULATIONS!🎉
#Mak69thGrad
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In today's
@DailyMonitor
, page 17, read about why Agriculture should matter to the youth in Uganda and African generally. Authored by our communications and advocacy officer.
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of Prof. Joseph Mukiibi, the brain behind
@narouganda
. He was a plant pathologist who widely published on tropical diseases and a lecture at
@MakerereU
for over 20 years. May his Soul rest in peace.
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A team of student volunteers are managing the
#AGMGhana2019
desk at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. They are happy to welcome all our delegates coming from all over the world. AKWAABA!!
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CALL FOR TRAINING APPLICATION
Contemporary Data Analysis Techniques for Environmental Risk Research.
Training Dates: 4th to 9th December 2023
Deadline: Friday 25th November 2023
For more information:
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Dr. Kumi Frank from Ghana is today graduating with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from
@MakerereU
. He benefited from the
@CarnegieCorp
fund through RUFORUM for the completion of his PhD research. Congratulations.
#Mak70thGrad
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The book is finally here, "The unfinished Journey". It will be available at the
#AGMGhana2019
. A must read!
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.
@DhikrAlZikir
the co-trainer speaking during the social media training earlier today as
@maureenagena
watches on. Students at
@UCCGH_Official
are being trained to cover the upcoming
#AGMGhana2019
. Thank you
@AAUTV1
for the coverage.
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Many thanks to all who made our 15th RUFORUM AGM (
#AGMGhana2019
) in Ghana a big success. We thank the Vice Chancellors, Deans, principals, Int.Advisory Panel members, students and the staff of
@UCCGH_Official
for your dedication and support. Thank you so much.
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AgriEngage Summer School
Are you an Agriculture student interested in Agribusiness and entrepreneurship?
Register Here:
This is an opportunity for students to have an intensive learning experience in agribusiness, entrepreneurship and community engagement
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The juice that is being served to delegates attending the
#AGMGhana2019
is a product of Ms. Oforiwaah Kukuwaa a RUFORUM
@MastercardFdn
2018 CARP+ Scholarship under the
@ValueCarp
currently studying at
@UCCGH_Official
.
We are proud of her & her business 'Fruitition Crushed'.
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A delegation from RUFORUM today held a meeting with the Vice Chancellor of
@MakerereU
which hosts our Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda. Key on the Agenda was capacity building within the University and academia at Large.
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Walking the talk; Student’s loan helped us scale from an idea to a sustainable Agribusiness in Gulu
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“Africa is no longer satisfied with statements, Africa wants results. We have given hope to our people.We must be accountable”
@MoussaFaki_M
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Students having group discussions on blogging at a break away session during the
#SocialMedia
reporting training ahead of the
#AGMGhana2019
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Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (2nd Left), Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa, Former Minister of Education and Former Vice Chancellor of .
@UCCGH_Official
shares a light moment with some of the Female Vice Chancellors from around Africa.
#AGMGhana2019
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025 INTAKE - APPLICATION FORM FOR TAGDev Scholarships 2024.
Scholarships for 2024/2025 academic year are only available at
@GuluVarsity
(Uganda) and
@egertonunikenya
(Kenya).
Submission Deadline: 30th June 2024
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Three students from
@GuluVarsity
, Kisebe Lilian, Silver Tumwa and Nathan Emuron have won the prestigious KELLOGG-MORGAN AGENCY, INC sustainable Investment Challenge Fund. We believe that entrepreneurship is the best way to transition graduates into the work space
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Prof. Dorothy Nakimbugwe from
@MakerereU
from School of Food Science exhibits at the
#C10Summit
in Lilongwe, Malawi.
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University of Cape Coast PhD Student uses drone technology to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers
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We are pleased to inform you that we have re-opened office today 6.01.2019 for this year 2020. We wish you all a happy New Year and look forward to great collaboration and engagement.
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Congratulations to Prof. Kiama who was a former chair for the RUFORUM Member Universities Dean's and Principals. We wish him well and pledge to work with him very closely.
Dr. Rattansi- allow me to congratulate and welcome one of our sons, Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi, following his appointment as the 8th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
#UoNVcinstallation
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It's just 4 days to the
#AGMGhana2019
. This is a line-up of speakers to expect. We are excited to host you all at
@UCCGH_Official
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Career Development Training: Module 2
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A cross-section of Female Vice Chancellors from across Africa at a side event prior to the official opening
#AfricaHEWeek2018
. They are talking all matters
#STEM
#WomenLeaders
#Patents
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[Press release] Application for 42 PhD research grants, post-doctoral fellowships and Academic Staff Mobility fellowships
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Last evening, Prof. Adipala our Executive Secretary met part of the third cohort of the MasterCard Foundation scholars at RUFORUM Secretariat. They were preparing to travel to Egerton University for their two weeks Orientation. We were all excited and wish them well.
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Three of the 16 RUFORUM funded students under the PhD Plant Breeding, ARIS and Dryland Resource Management programme graduated yesterday at Makerere University's 68th Graduation Ceremony
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.
@UCCGH_Official
Pro-vost Prof. Dora Edu-buandoh giving welcoming remarks during thebopeing of the Forum for Female Vice Chancellora in Africa.
#AGMGhana2019
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We just completed a training with the Communications team at
@uonbi
and staff from
@KenyattaUni
on Web 2.0 and Social Media to support the
#AfricaHEWeek2018
from 22-26 October in Nairobi, Kenya.
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We thank all stakeholders for the support through out the year and we look forward to more partnerships and collaborations in 2020. Do enjoy the Holiday and the new year that comes with it.
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[Press Release] BRIDGIN Foundation provides a Grant of USD 500 Million to the Uganda Government for the Higher Education Sector
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Educating Africa for the Future!
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it's crucial to reflect on the lessons we've learned and how they shape the future of Africa's higher education sector.
#RUFTriennial24
@unam_na
@IUM_Namibia
@NUST_Namibia
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🌱 Join us at the 19th RUFORUM AGM!
📅 28 Oct - 2 Nov 2023, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Theme: “Transforming Higher Education to Sustainably Feed and Create Prosperity for Africa”
🗣️Engage with experts
🤝Network with peers
Share groundbreaking ideas
#RUFORUMAGM2023
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We thank the Hon. Minister Prof. Kojo Yankah for giving us the audience and sparing time to meet the delegation ahead of
#AGMGhana2019
A delegation from
@ruforumsec
led by Prof. Adipala Ekwamu has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State, Prof. Kojo Yankah, in Accra.
#UCC
#UniversityofCompetitiveChoice
#AGMGhana2019
More on RUFORUM AGM at....
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Our participation in the RUFORUM AGM not only presents an opportunity to share experiences and insights, but also to learn from others in our field. It's a chance to collaborate on innovative solutions, and make a lasting impact in Africa and beyond.
@AgriEngage
#RUFORUMAGM2023
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Must Attend Webinar
Register for
@FAO
-
@ruforumsec
Webinar on “Digital Agriculture in Africa: Opportunities and Constraints.”
Webinar Date: 08th June 2022 at 15:00-17:00 EAT (Nairobi Time)
@RwandaAgriBoard
,
@D4Ag_
,
@AAP_World
,
@IFCAfrica
Register here:
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A press briefing in preparations for the 15th RUFORUM AGM at the University of Cape Coast took place today. We are now counting down and looking forward to hosting all our invited Guests.
#AGMGhana2019
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Prof. Adipala poses for a photo with students who had come to listen to Patrice Lumumba during the
#AGMGhana2019
at
@UCCGH_Official
earlier today.
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Some of the graduates have arrived. We are celebrating their success with them at RUFORUM Secretariat this evening.
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These 3 students at
@GuluVarsity
from Zimbabwe, Kenya and Cameroon who,as part of the requirement for the award of Msc. in Agri- enterprises Dev't have started a mushroom business in Gulu. Their education is supported by
@MastercardFdn
.The story about their enterprise is loading
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Prof. Mbithi
@vcuonbi
of
@uonbi
dancing with. group of Masai entertainers during the Vice Chancellors Dinner in preparation for the
#AfricaHEWeek2018
. The dance involved jumping. Photo/Jo Higgs
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What RUFORUM is all about as summarised by our Deputy Executive Secretary Dr.
@FNakayiwa
#AGMGhana2019
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We train the Next Generation of Scientists for
#Africa
. Thanks to support from partners like
@MastercardFdn
@gatesfoundation
@CarnegieCorp
@Worldbank
among many others.
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Last week, we welcomed new staff to the RUFORUM Secretariat. These are; Dr. Mweetwa(Zambian), Dr. Nakayiwa(Ugandan), Mr. Donkor(Ghanaian), Ms. Matabaro (DRC), Ms. Siaka (Ghanaian). We are pleased to have them join us and contribute to the Africa we want through Higher Education.
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African Union Chairperson announces a Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government to…
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Our Executive Secretary Prof. Adipala Ekwamu addressing the graduates at the Secretatriat. He has congratulated them on the milestone and wished them success moving forward.
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RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2018 is now open
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Fostering Global Partnerships for Higher Education and research in Africa had a number of partners discuss extensively about collaborations.
#AGMGhana2019
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Dr. Mercy Ulemu Msiska, RUFORUM is proud of your achievement. Malawi has now added to its pool of PhDs who will contribute to research and development of the country. This is
#TheAfricaWeWant
#Mak70thGrad
Photo: by
@bamulanzeki
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"We need to increase the pool of PhDs in Africa and retain them in their home countries. Human Capital development is crucial for the growth and Development of our Continent" - Prof. Adipala Ekwamu during a press briefing with
@AMB_A_Mohammed
#AfricaHEWeek2018
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The smiles say it all.
The first Cohort of sudents who were supported through funding from
@MastercardFdn
pose for a photo with staff from the Faculty of Agriculture of
@GuluVarsity
after a dinner organised for them in Gulu, Uganda. Dr. Egeru represented the Executive Secretary
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Prof. Patrick Duhne (C), the CEO of Education Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA), yesterday visted us at the Secretariat for potential partnership including scholarships support.
@MastercardFdn
#TAGDEV
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I adopted an eight-year-old girl child because Mastercard Foundation sowed the seed through a Scholarship
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This week, a team of staff members were in Morocco for a number of engagements and prepations for this year's Annual General Meeting. The delegation was led by Prof. Adipala.
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Our Social Media reporters, who are students at
@UCCGH_Official
are doing a great job covering the
#AGMGhana2019
and learning while at it. Good Job Lilian.
Great! Now I know beyond rhetorics, there are some things you don’t just present on PowerPoint. Sometimes you need a board to stay connected with your audience... Dr. Susan Balaba handling scientific data management.
#AGMGhana2019
@ruforumsec
@DhikrAlZikir
@maureenagena
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Statistical Data Analysis for Post-Graduate Students Using R Programming Language targeting Academic Staff and Post-graduate Students of
@Makerere
Date: 21-26 March 2022
Time: 10:00AM EAT
Registration Link:
@Mak_SWGS
@MakSPH
@MakerereCHS
@MakCEDAT
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Capacity Building on e-Learning Content Development
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Very proud of our first Cohort of
@MastercardFdn
supported students who are graduating with Masters degrees today at
@GuluVarsity
from the Faculty of Agriculture. Go change the world to be a better place.
#GuluGrad2020
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[Press Release] RUFORUM Board appoints a new Executive Secretary
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CALL FOR PROTOTYPES: Join us in revolutionizing agriculture and education with Industry 4.0+ technologies! Submit your innovative prototypes to shape the future.
Deadline: 20 April 2024
@GuluVarsity
@NkumbaUni
@utamu_uni
@kyambogou
@iuiuac
Learn more:
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We congratulate all the
@MakerereU
graduands especially those who have been supported by many of our projects at the Secretariat. Go and continue being great RUFORUM ambassadors.
#Mak69thGrad
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PRESS RELEASE: RUFORUM admits 20 new Universities to join the Network
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Four RUFORUM member universities sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with
@unam_na
to strengthen collaborative academia and Industry research.
#RUFTriennial24
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RUFORUM PhD graduate starts cowpea breeding program at university of Cape Coast
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University of the Free State (UFS) to award four honorary degrees in 2021 and our own Executive Secretary, Prof.
@adipalae
is one of the recipients. Join us in Congratulating him on this milestone.
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We are bidding farewell for to Dr.
@solangeuwituze
who is leaving
@ruforumsec
as the Manager- Partnerships and business Management, following her appointment by H.E
@PaulKagame
as deputy Director Rwanda Agriculture Animal Resource Body. We wish her well.
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Nutritious food is important for every one and therefore we have to increase awareness and education on nutritious food
#PreFoodSummit2021
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Dr. Francis Otto, Manager Knowledge Hub (L)and Ms. Maureen Agena, Corporate Communications and Advocacy Officer (C) just concluded a talk show about our upcoming 15th Annual General Meeting to be held at
@UCCGH_Official
2-6 Dec 2019.
#AGMGhana2019
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Dr. Mercy Ulemu Msiska from Malawi is today graduating with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from
@MakerereU
. She benefited from the
@CarnegieCorp
fund through RUFORUM for the completion of her PhD research. Congratulations 'Queen'.
#Mak70thGrad
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Dr. Anthony Egeru our Program Manager-Training and Community Development is in Lebanon this week attending a workshop on experiences and advances on University Transformation. He was sharing experiences from the
#TAGDev
project at RUFORUM supported by
@MastercardFdn
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We are very proud of one of our
@MastercardFdn
scholars at
@GuluVarsity
who is planning to take up a leadership postion within the students Guild. He has promised to be a servant Leader. We wish him well.
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Mastercard Foundation, RUFORUM and partners sign new agreement to scale-up their successful program on Transforming Africa’s Agricultural Universities
#RUFTriennial24
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Demystifying the Role of University Communications Professionals in catalyzing Social Development
#RUFTriennial24
@egertonunikenya
,
@GuluVarsity
,
@UFSweb
,
@Makerere
,
@UM6P_officiel
,
@UCCGH_Official
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Prof. Alice Pell from Cornell University gave a keynote address on the state of Women participation in Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa during the Forum for Female Vice Chancellors in Africa.
#AGMGhana2019
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APPLY: PhD call for applications for Citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Are you a citizen of a sub-Saharan
#African
country interested in pursuing research in applied sciences, engineering & technology? We are now accepting applications for PhD
#scholarships
. Do not miss this opportunity. Deadline: 15 June 2020. Apply
@icipe
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Have you been a RUFORUM beneficiary as a student (Bsc, Msc & Phd), post-doc, researcher/PI, trainee, awardee etc? How has the support from RUFORUM impacted your life/ career & community? We would like to share your story. Please send to communications
@ruforum
.org for profiling.
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Thank you
@FAOAfrica
Earlier today the executive secretariat of the Regional University Capacity Building in Agriculture, RUFORUM called on the
@FAO
, Asst. Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, Abebe Haile-Gabriel ahead of the 15th RUFORUM annual meeting in Ghana.
@ruforumsec
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We are just three weeks away from the
#AfricaHEWeek2018
which will be held in Nairobi from 22-26 October 2018. Please down load the mobile App for both Android and IOS. Please search for "RUFORUM Biennial Conference". We look forward to hosting you.
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.
@MakerereU
's Prof. Johnny Mugisha Head of Dept.
#Agriculture
has won $350,000 CARP+ grant from RUFORUM for research on "Making potato value chain enhance productivity and incomes in Uganda". We congratulate him. See full list
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This Sunday on
#PWJK
, we have our very own Deputy Executive Secretary Dr.
@OsiruM
,
@MakerereU
's Director of Planning and Development Dr. Florence Nakayiwa & RUFORUM PhD sponsored student Howard Tugume. Join the Conversation with
@jkkarungi
on
@ntvuganda
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Thanks to
@MastercardFdn
for teh support to Gulu and Egerton Universities. This is possible because they believe in the RUFORUM Vision.
#AGMGhana2019
AKello Gladys representing Gulu university at the Exhibition. Some of the Products; honey, peanut butter/paste .
@ruforumsec
@GuluVarsity
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We wish you the very best with your field work Emmanuel. Please work hard, rest assured of our continued support. It is students like you who will make the difference on this continent.
@MastercardFdn
@UCCGH_Official
#Agriculture
#CARP
+
Emmanuel Hanyabui, a soil science master student on the Carp+ measures leave index (height, width and weight) to determine pineapple plant maturity
@ruforumsec
@MastercardFdn
@UCCGH_Official
@DAEE_UCC
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Thank you.
We are proud to announce our partnership with
@ruforumsec
- leaders in research and advocacy in higher education.
Professor Adepola Ekwamu and our CEO
@EssaOlaf
confirmed the partnership at the RUFORUM Annual General Meeting in Cape Coast, Ghana.
#AGMGhana2019
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"I stand with RUFORUM and all the member universities in your unwavering commitment to support Agricultural Higher Education in Africa"-
@simeonehui
#RUFTriennial24
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Today, the team documenting our suppprted students stories spent the day in Rhino Camp Ofoa lll in Arua district. In this photo, Walter, a student at Gulu University demonstrates how a solar dryer designed by a
@MastercardFdn
supported student is helping refugees preserve food.
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International Advisory Panel team discussing RUFORUM activities during the AGM at HICC, Harare, Zimbabwe
#RUFORUMAGM2022
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Dr. Egeru Anthony (5th right) celebrates with the first cohort of mastercard supported students who graduated today at Gulu University in various desciplines.
#GuluGrad2020
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When
#mentorship
is core to You. Prof. Adipala Ekwamu
@adipalae
Listens to Caroline a Graduate of
@EARTH_Uni
.
#Gender
is key for
#RUFORUM
🙂
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The session on communication is so far going on well at the Orientation of Cohort lll
#TAGDev
with students learning to conduct interviews. The support is from
@MastercardFdn
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Dr. Florence Nakayiwa, Director of Planning & Development
@MakerereU
passed by the RUFORUM Secretariat to interest staff members to take part in the
#MakRun2018
. She was equipped with T-shirts & caps. Makerere is one of our member universities.
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