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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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    Welcome to apply to our newly developed training course on SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE USE INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES – APPLYING TRANSDISCIPLINARY METHODS

    starting in April 2025. The West African-German network „Promoting Academic Capacities for Sustainable Agricultural Resources Use in West Africa“ – Pro-RUWA aims to train a…

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    DIGI-FACE WEBINAR: Publications Area – by Maretha Allwright

    Join us on 12 February 2025 at 14h00 CAT for this exciting webinar. Register here. Researchers, supervisors, and post graduate students are invited to learn…

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    DIGI-FACE WEBINAR: Basic principles of scientific knowledge production – by Dr Kristin Krauss

    Join us on 5 February 2025 at 14h00 CAT for this exciting 2 hour webinar. Register here. In any scientific endeavor, a researcher should be…

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    DIGI-FACE February 2025 call for applications

    Our February 2025 courses are out! During this month, we will be running 3 exciting facilitated courses: Méthodologies de Recherche Quantitative 1 (French) Technology enhanced…

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    SDG Alumni Project: Knowledge and Practice for Development
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    in the framework of the Tropentag 2025, the international conference for managing natural resources and a better life for all. The calls for applications are…

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    DIGI-FACE Prospectus 2025 (semester 1): Free Courses Ahead!

    Our 2025 prospectus – semester 1 is now available (see attachment below), with more exciting courses on offer. Remember, our courses are free, so join…

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    Training on best practices and strategies for financial management of research projects to financial and administrative staff of Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly University in Dédougou, Burkina Faso

    From 27 to 29 December 2024 at Koudougou, a training course on best practices and strategies for financial management of research projects was held for…

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    International Germany Alumni Seminar 2025

    Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Africa In cooperation with DAAD and the University of Johannesburg, TU Bergakademie Freiberg is organizing the International Germany Alumni…

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    Conference Call: The 5th CEMEREM Biennial International Conference

    Prologue Why the emphasis on mining and natural resource management? The natural resource wealth of Eastern Africa is diverse and abundant, but its sustainable development…

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    25 pre-incubate students from the Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly University in Dédougou, Burkina Faso, complete training in new innovative technologies for groundnut, cowpea and sesame production

    On 22 December 2024, the PRO-RUWA-funded training course on new innovative technologies for groundnut, cowpea and sesame production was completed for 25 pre-incubate students from…

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    Pro-RUWA PhD workshop in Cotonou (21-24 Nov 2024)

    Since the start of our doctoral academy in October 2021, we now have a group of 11 doctoral students from the three partner countries Benin,…

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    DAAD SDG ALUMNI PROJECT: Knowledge and Practice for Development
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    Apply now for your participation in the DAAD SDG ALUMNI PROJECT "Knowledge and Practice for Development" in the framework of IFAT AFRICA 2025, the ultimate…

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    GIS and remote sensing training at Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly University in Burkina Faso

    Monday December 16, 2024, beginning of the GIS and remote sensing training for beginners at the Daniel Ouezzin COULIBALY University in Burkina Faso. Funded by…

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    New Book Showcases Transformative Impact of CERM-ESA Scholarship Holders

    A milestone in African higher education has been reached with the publication of Education Research in African Contexts: Traditions and New Beginnings for Knowledge and…

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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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    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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    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DIGI-FACE Publication Area Webinar
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    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Information event on Research4Life (access to peer reviewed journals and papers)
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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
    Coordonnateur - Gestionnaire CEGLA NIGER

    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.

    Prof. Maurice Juma Ogada

    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

    Coordinator - Manager CEGLA NIGER
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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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    Mr. MILTONE KIMORI Executive Director Sustainable Management for Future Economies
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    Mr Zakaria Mwakila Assistant Lecturer University of Dar es Salaam
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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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