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    18.09.2026 | CEMEREM, Mining | Nashon Adero
    CEMEREM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2027: Beyond a Decade, Towards Wider Horizons

    This, in effect, is our shared faith in scholarship: knowledge must travel beyond conference halls to improve lives.

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    07.09.2026 | Development, Other, Scholarships | Bettina Onyango
    Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Dynamic Modeling and Stability of South African Transmission Networks”

    The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and four South African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University…

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    07.09.2026 | CEMEREM, Mining | Nashon Adero
    TTU: A Legacy, a Promise, and a Platform for Mining Excellence in the Critical Minerals Age

    The policy message is direct and compelling: Kenya, and Africa more broadly, must train more mining and mineral-processing engineers to prepare for a new phase…

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    03.09.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Elisa Adams
    DIGI-FACE Consultation Hour on 16 September

    Get the latest DIGI-FACE updates Ask questions on behalf of your Centre Share ideas with colleagues We are excited to announce that our next consultation…

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    28.08.2026 | General - DAAD | aranza banda
    Building a sustainable future: Essential dialogues for just transitions

    What does a just transition look like in different parts of the world? And what can we learn by bringing different perspectives into dialogue? Understanding…

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    28.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Karlien Potgieter
    Renforcez vos compétences en recherche quantitative !

    DIGI-FACE invite les étudiants et les enseignants à s’inscrire au cours Méthodologies de recherche quantitative 2, qui débutera en septembre 2026. Cette formation vous permettra…

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    27.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Karlien Potgieter
    Strengthen your research skills this September!

    Looking to sharpen your research skills? DIGI-FACE is inviting applications for two research-focused courses starting this September. Achieving Research Coherence Designed for postgraduate students who…

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    21.08.2026 | Development, Other, Scholarships | Bettina Onyango
    TUM ENERGISE Center: Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Reliability- Aware Operation of Renewable Mini-Grids”

    The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and fourSouth African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of…

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    21.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Thanh Thi Nguyen
    Pro-RUWA2.0 calls for application for a training course in Mali

    The Pro-RUWA 2.0 Network, in collaboration with the Rural Polytechnic Institute for Training and Applied Research (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou, Mali, and with financial support from…

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    21.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Karlien Potgieter
    The wait is over: DIGI-FACE Micro-Credentials are here!

    DIGI-FACE is delighted to announce that applications are now open for our first four micro-credentials. DIGI-FACE is excited to invite postgraduate students to apply for…

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    21.08.2026 | Development, Other, Scholarships | Bettina Onyango
    TUM ENERGISE Center: Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Energy-System Planning for Just Energy Transition”

    The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and fourSouth African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of…

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    19.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Martin Wiehle
    Pro-RUWA news as of August 2026

    Dear DIGI-FACE community, fellows, colleagues, and friends, Welcome to explore our latest newsletter and get informed about past and future activities Greeting from the Pro-RUWA…

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    10.08.2026 | General - DAAD | Martin Wiehle
    We are pleased to announce: Pro-RUWA 2.0 offers again PhD positions for francophone sub-Saharan African candidates

    Pro-RUWA 2.0 continues aiming at training a new generation of excellent regionally and internationally educated young scientists, entrepreneurs, and administrators. Future decision makers in francophone…

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    07.08.2026 | General - DAAD, Alumni | Bettina Onyango
    Help Shape the Future of a Centres’ of African Excellence Alumni Community

    We are looking for alumni who are interested in exploring the platform and sharing their experiences, ideas and expectations.

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    30.07.2026 | Development, Other, Scholarships | Bettina Onyango
    TUM ENERGISE Center: Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Sustainable Energy Governance”

    The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and fourSouth African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of…

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    29.07.2026 | General - DAAD | Karlien Potgieter
    Explore the Online Learning Environment with EOLE

    Ready to build your confidence in Moodle? Join EOLE (Exploring the Online Learning Environment) and discover how to use one of the world's most popular…

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    23.07.2026 | General - DAAD, DIGI-FACE | Karlien Potgieter
    Keep your DIGI-FACE profile up to date

    Your DIGI-FACE profile is more than just a personal page - it helps you make the most of everything our community has to offer. By…

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    21.07.2026 | Development, Other, Scholarships | Bettina Onyango
    TUM ENERGISE Center: Announcement of Doctoral Scholarship “Sustainable Entrepreneurship”

    The TUM ENERGISE Center is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and four South African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University…

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    20.07.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Andrew Thuo
    Coming Soon to DIGI-FACE: Gamify Your Courses with Level Up XP!

    We are excited to announce that a new gamification plugin—Level Up XP—will soon be integrated into the DIGI-FACE platform! Level Up XP brings a rich,…

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    05.07.2026 | CEMEREM, Education | Nashon Adero
    Beyond Prediction: What the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teaches Us About Mathematical Modelling, Coaching and Africa’s Sporting Future

    How AWCuPreM is turning World Cup drama into mathematics, mentorship, and sports policy By Nashon J. Adero | FIFA World Cup 2026 Thought Leadership Series…

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    03.07.2026 | General - DAAD | Michela Tacca
    SCO Scholarships for Master of Business Research for 2026/2027

    The Master of Business Research (MBR) is a new two-year masters level program that is being offeredat Department of Management Science and Project Planning, Faculty…

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    22.06.2026 | General - DAAD | Claudia Dechamps
    Pro-RUWA Call for Applications for a Spring Course:

    Advanced R for Statistics This self-paced online course builds on R-Statistics for Beginners and takes your R skills to the next level. You will learn how to…

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    21.06.2026 | PRO-RUWA, Pro-RUWA, Pro-RUWA calls | Sandrine Houessou
    📢Call for Applications: Hands-on Training in Python for Research and Data Analysis📊

    As part of its efforts to strengthen capacities in data analysis and scientific research, the Pro-RUWA project is organizing a hands-on training course on Python…

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    17.06.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Paul Webb
    AI in education attracts participants from 25 sub-Saharan countries

    The June 2026 offering of the King's College London AI in Education course, facilitated through DIGI-FACE, has attracted a diverse and geographically dispersed cohort of…

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    12.06.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Karlien Potgieter
    DIGI-FACE reaches 5000 members!

    We are delighted to share that the DIGI-FACE platform has reached 5000 members! What started as a vision to connect educators, researchers, students, and professionals…

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    09.06.2026 | General - DAAD | ASSION Guillaume
    Pro-RUWA Call for Applications for a Spring Course:

    Course: Sustainable resource use involving local communities, using transdisciplinary methodsThis self-paced online course offers an introduction to sustainable resource use, community engagement, and transdisciplinary research…

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    09.06.2026 | General - DAAD, Environment | Elif Keles
    DAAD Climate Lecture Series: Irene Vélez Torres on Climate and Fossil Fuel Transition

    We are pleased to announce the upcoming lecture featuring Irene Vélez Torres, Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development and convener of the first International…

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    08.06.2026 | General - DAAD | Japheth Noel
    Dr. Anywar Godwin Unravels the Healing Wonders of Securidaca Plant

    Dr. Anywar, a DAAD alumnus and Member of the Association of Ugandan-German Alumni(AUGA), is delighted to share that their edited volume, Pharmaceutical Properties of Plants from…

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    05.06.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Paul Webb
    Widening engagement with DIGI-FACE in the Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education

    On 3 June 2026, Professor Paul Webb and Karlien Potgieter, representing DIGI-FACE, attended the Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education Faculty Board meeting at the…

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    02.06.2026 | General - DAAD | Karlien Potgieter
    Final Opportunity: Join the AI in Education Course

    Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming education, changing how we teach, learn, assess, and engage with knowledge. Are you ready to explore what these changes mean…

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    01.06.2026 | DIGI-FACE | Elisa Adams
    DIGI-FACE Consultation Hour on 11 June

    Get the latest DIGI-FACE updates Ask questions on behalf of your Centre Share ideas with colleagues We are excited to announce that our next consultation…

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    19.05.2026 | General - DAAD | Japheth Noel
    AUGA will be live at the EU-Uganda Research and Study fair 2026

    The countdown is on for the EU-Uganda Research and Study Fair 2026! Join us at Makerere University's Freedom Square on June 4th to discover fully…

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    12.05.2026 | CENIT@EA, Development, ICT, Other, Events | Bettina Onyango
    Call for Papers for Conference “Digital Futures: Applied AI and Electronics for Sustainable Development”

    Please note that the deadline for full paper submission was extended until 15 June 21026. About ICTA-EMOS 2026 The International Conference on Technological Advancement in…

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    11.05.2026 | Other | Paul Webb
    DIGI-FACE Micro-credentials: More than a badge

    If you are thinking about registering for one of the first DIGI-FACE micro-credentials launching in June/July this year, it’s worth understanding what makes this approach…

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    06.05.2026 | General - DAAD | Japheth Noel
    AUGA bade farewell to the DAAD Lecturer to Uganda, Ms. Rebekka Junker

    On Tuesday, 7th April, 2026, the Association of Ugandan-German Alumni(AUGA) bade farewell to Ms. Rebekka Junker, a board member and patron for the past 5…

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    The “African Excellence” programme was developed in 2008 to improve academic education qualitatively and quantitatively in a sustainable manner. On the one hand, the programme is designed to increase the quality of teaching and to widen the research environment of selected universities in sub-Saharan Africa, with the cooperative support of German universities. On the other hand, it was also designed to train students to develop ‘soft skills’ such as leadership, decision-making and managerial abilities, in addition to supporting their personal development. The main goal of this programme, therefore, is to educate Africa’s future decision-makers, leaders and experts – for the continent’s benefit. In order to meet these goals, the DAAD supports cooperation projects – with a budget from the German Federal Foreign Office – between German and African universities. Consequently, the partner universities in each project can flexibly use the different sponsorship instruments offered by the DAAD. For instance, they can put them toward training courses for teaching staff from African universities, courses for administrative personnel, scholarships for studying on-site, and even to facilitate mobility opportunities for students, teaching staff and project managers. These funds can also be invested in summer schools and conference participation. more

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    The DIGI-FACE programme provides our Centre of Excellence, CEGLA, with invaluable support for the digitalisation of university teaching.

    Le programme DIGI-FACE apporte à notre Centre d’excellence le CEGLA, un appui inestimable pour la digitalisation des enseignements universitaires.

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    Coordinator - Manager CEGLA NIGER
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    Digitisation of education is a top priority of Phase III of the CEMEREM Programme

    La numérisation de l’enseignement est une priorité absolue de la Phase III du programme CEMEREM.

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    CEMEREM

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    The DIGI-FACE programme provides our Centre of Excellence, CEGLA, with invaluable support for the digitalisation of university teaching. This is the first time that such an initiative has been undertaken in two CEGLA member universities. We benefit from DIGI-FACE through online training courses, by receiving equipment for the production of educational content as well as consultancy support if necessary.

    Le programme DIGI-FACE apporte à notre Centre d’excellence le CEGLA, un appui inestimable pour la digitalisation des enseignements universitaires. C’est la première fois qu’une démarche de cette nature est entreprise dans deux universités membre du CEGLA. A travers DIGIFACE NOUS BÉNÉFICIONS DE FORMATIONS POUR LA MISE EN LIGNE DE COURS, du matériel pour la réalisation de différents contenus pédagogiques ainsi que d’un appui-conseil en cas de besoin.

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    Digitisation of education is a top priority of Phase III of the CEMEREM Programme. The objective is expected to culminate in the setting up of a state-of-the art digital classroom as well as the launch of online and blended programmes at Taita Taveta University which will extend the regional reach of CEMEREM. This dream could be realised earlier than the hitherto planned schedule. This is due to equipment support received from DAAD through the DIGI-FACE Programme.

    La numérisation de l’enseignement est une priorité absolue de la Phase III du programme CEMEREM. Cet objectif devrait aboutir à la mise en place d’une salle de classe numérique de pointe ainsi qu’au lancement de programmes en ligne et mixtes à l’université de Taita Taveta, ce qui permettra d’étendre la portée régionale du CEMEREM. Ce rêve a pu être réalisé plus tôt que le calendrier prévu jusqu’à présent. Ceci est dû au soutien en équipement reçu du DAAD par le biais du programme DIGI-FACE.

    Prof. Maurice Juma Ogada

    CEMEREM

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