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    DIGI-FACE Review – October 2024

    Dear academics, staff, students and alumni of the Centres of Excellence, a brand-new DIGI-FACE newsletter is hot off the digital press.You will find inspiring articles…

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    Keynote Lecture: Crimes Against Humanity Convention – Prof Dr Gerhard Kemp

    We are glad to announce that Prof Dr Gerhard Kemp will give a lecture “Crimes Against Humanity Convention” as part of the African-German Research Network…

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    Let’s demystify Artificial Intelligence …

    At SCO ... Join us online 1.00 -2.30 pm East African Time...

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    International Germany Alumni Training Seminar Adapting for Climate by Developing Circularity (AC/DC)Call for Applications
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    Join the SDG Alumni Training Seminar 2025: Adapting to Climate by Developing Circularity (AC/DC) Are you passionate about advancing sustainable water management, climate change adaptation,…

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    DIGI-FACE Training – Cape Town 2024

    On the 28th and 29th November 2024, the project leaders and coordinators of the Centres of Excellence met for a two-day training session. The aim…

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    DIGI-FACE will remain! Project Meeting in Cape Town 

    On 25 November 2024, the DIGI-FACE Project Management Group (PMG) met in Cape Town for its annual on-site meeting. Representatives from Nelson Mandela University, University…

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    Pro-RUWA calls for applications

    GIS course for beginners - French 16 – 20 December 2024 Pro-RUWA offers a course “GIS and remote sensing application in agricultural sciences for Beginners”.…

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    Shaping a Low-Carbon Mining Future with Green Technologies: Taita Taveta University Recognised at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2024

    Sustainable mining is a contested concept, a paradox to some, a polarising topic to many, and a melting point for political debate in the face…

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    DAAD Networking Conference 2024
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    The DAAD will host this year's Networking Conference of Centres of African Excellence from 26-28 November 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. This prestigious gathering…

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    CEMEREM Alumni Seminar 2024 on Lifelong Learning
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    From October 7 to 10, 2024, the CEMEREM Alumni Seminar on “Lifelong Learning” was successfully held in Voi, Kenya. Taita Taveta University (TTU), in partnership…

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    DIGI-FACE Publications News

    A  new page called CITATIONS, containing information on citation management  and  open access citation databases, is now available under the Information section on the DIGI-FACE…

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    Online Courses on 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁ion by AFAS

    𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 💻 In 2023, the DAAD Global Climate and Environment Centres, AFAS and TRAJECTS,…

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    New Centre of Excellence in South Africa

    We are delighted to share the news that our African Excellence Family has grown by one. In 2025, a new Centre of Excellence for Sustainable…

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    DIGI-FACE: ‘Quantitative Research Methodologies II’ call for applications

    Call for applications for this exciting module is out! Quantitative Research Methodologies II aims at providing you with the skills required to understand and use…

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    DIGI-FACE: ‘Exploring the Online Learning Environment’ module call for applications open

    Call for applications for our November module is out! Exploring the Online Learning Environment is for academics, media and technology personnel who want to learn…

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    Pro-RUWA calls for applications for 2 courses

    1) GIS course for beginners – in English  starting on 17 October -17 November 2024 2) Statistical Design – in English starting on 21 October –…

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    Inspired by Germany, Made in Kenya: Homegrown Football Models to Feature at the Africa Football Business Summit

    Why Attend the Summit? Football can be a powerful channel for skills development and socioeconomic transformation. This is a message I have been trying to…

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    Preparing agricultural students for the challenges of entrepreneurship: first series of comprehensive training sessions organized by ProRUWA/UAC, Benin

    It is always a real pleasure to share with you the activities and initiatives we are undertaking to support youth in their professional development. As…

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    Empowering Distance Education: DIGI-FACE at MoodleMoot Africa 2024 

    DIGI-FACE representatives Karlien Potgieter and Daniela Villani recently participated in the MoodleMoot Africa 2024 Conference, hosted the University of South Africa from September 25-27 in…

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    DIGI-FACE – October consultation hour

    Our monthly Consultation Hour for October is taking place on Thursday the 10th at 16h00 CAT. Remember, this is a unique opportunity for like-minded colleagues…

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    Developing tomorrow’s agroecological leaders: ProRUWA/UAC organizes the 2024 educational visit of FSA’s best students to the Songhaï Centre

    A visit to the Songhaï Centre in Porto-Novo, held on September 5, 2024, marked the end of a series of educational visits initiated by the…

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    📣 Our Annual Career Summit 2024 “The Future of Work in an Artificial Intelligence-Driven World” is on its way!

    📅 30th September & 1st October 2024, 1pm-6pm SAST, with two consecutive days for personalized CV and online profile reviews on 4th and 5thOctober, 2024 The event aims to prepare students…

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    AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR 25 PRE-INCUBATED STUDENTS FROM THE DANIEL OUEZZIN COULIBALY UNIVERSITY IN DEDOUGOU, BURKINA FASO

    Launch of the agricultural entrepreneurship training workshop for 25 pre-incubated students from the Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly University in Dédougou, Burkina Faso, from 24 to 27…

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    Perspectives on the Germany-Kenya Labour Mobility Pact in the Digital Age

    It can be hypothesised that the new attention-grabbing labour mobility agreement between Germany and Kenya, while offering immediate relief to both countries — Germany’s ageing…

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    MoodleMoot Africa 2024

    Apply now : Funding for online participation ! 25 – 27 September 2024 From 25 – 27 September 2024, the UNISA Information and Communication Technology…

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    Exciting Update: 2024 Second Edition of the General and Professional English Training with ProRUWA!

    Following the success of our first edition in 2023, which certified 45 participants, the ProRUWA (Promoting Academic Capacities for Sustainable Agricultural Resources Use in West…

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    ProRUWA initiative to empowering young agronomists: A Visit to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), Benin

    As part of its activities to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit of young agronomists, the ProRUWA (Promoting Academic Capacities for Sustainable Agricultural Resources use in West…

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    DIGI-FACE consultation hour REMINDER

    Please remember about our consultation hour meeting happening today, 29 August at 16h00 CAT. Click here to join!

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    Kenyan DAAD Scholars Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Higher Education

    Embracing the Intelligence Revolution The recent DAAD-sponsored training of DAAD scholars at Chuka University, Kenya, held on 22-23 August 2024, had much to offer on…

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    DIGI-FACE – August consultation hour

    Our monthly Consultation Hour for September is taking place on Thursday the 29th at 16h00 CAT. Remember, this is a unique opportunity for like-minded colleagues…

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    DIGI-FACE: ‘Achieving Research Coherence’ module call for applications open

    Call for applications for our September module is out! Post-graduate (doctoral) students writing their proposals & post-graduate students who are writing up their research and…

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    ATELIER DE FORMATION SUR L’INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE RESPONSABLE DANS LES DOMAINES DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR, DE LA RECHERCHE ET DE L’INNOVATION – Pro-RUWA Burkina Faso

    Koudougou, du 21 au 24 août 2024 Veuillez trouver notre annonce AI cours en français ici. Pour ceux qui souhaitent participer en ligne, veuillez contacter…

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    Summary of the DIGI-FACE event: “Open Source – Perfect Tools for Digitalisation in the Public Sector”
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    The digital Zoom-Event showed the future perspective of digitalisation, not only for universities and governments, but as an important factor of change for society on…

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    CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AND AWARD OF GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE (DAAD) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AN INTEGRATED MASTER PROGRAM FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL AREA

    Notice is hereby given for applications for admission and DAAD Scholarships for the Integrated Master Program in Sustainable Rural Transformation (IMP-SRT) for the 2024/2025 Academic…

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) demands new forms of digital thinking and acting
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    ChatGPT from OpenAI, Gemini from Google, Llama from Meta and Claude from Anthropic, Large Language Models (LLMs) are currently a much discussed subject. The new…

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    DIGI-FACE: Strengthening Post-Graduate Supervision call for applications open

    Call for applications for our August module is out! This course is aimed at strengthening post-graduate supervision capacity by deepening the understanding of ‘supervision as…

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    The Centres of African Excellence offer many opportunities

    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.

    Zakaria Yahaya

    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.

    Zakaria Yahaya

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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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    The heart of our platform is our network of members coming from the African Centres of Excellence. This is the ideal space to connect with other members and to learn more about their areas of expertise as well as their achievements.
    If you belong to an African Centre of Excellence get registered and become a part of our excellent community!

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    Dr Eldridge van der Westhuizen Digi-Face IT Architect & Engineer Nelson Mandela University
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    One of our main pillars is the creation and dissemination of digital modules. There are several types of modules: Generic and specific skills mini-modules as well as discipline-specific modules of the African Centres of Excellence.
    Check out below our most valuable generic modules created for academics, postgraduate students and administrative personnel!

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