DAAD Brussels Launches ‘Study and Research in Africa’ Pavilion at EAIE as part of the upcoming SRiA-O project
- Listen to Launching the Study and Research in Africa initiative (S3.06) on Wednesday, 09.09. at 13:30-14:30 (Boisdale 2, SEC Centre, Ground floor)
- Join our Welcome Reception on Wednesday, 09.09. at 14:45-15:15 at BoothG83
- Book your individual consultation here
Overview
As a hub within Europe’s largest international higher education gathering, the pavilion will feature EU initiatives, African universities, and organisations. It offers opportunities for networking, consultation, and up-to-date information on African higher education and research. This initiative reflects DAAD’s commitment to building new connections and raising Africa’s profile as a destination of choice for study and research.
Background
The pavilion is part of the forthcoming EU-funded “Study and Research in Africa: Opportunities” (SRiA-O) project, led by DAAD in partnership with the Association of African Universities (AAU). SRiA-O aims to enhance the global visibility and accessibility of African higher education institutions, and to highlight Africa’s important role in international academic collaboration.
The pavilion, designed as a strategic milestone for SRiA-O, will build on a successful pilot in 2025. It will feature presentations and Q&A sessions by the following organisations:
- European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)
- Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC)
- Association of African Universities (AAU)
- Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA)
- Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)
- African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
- African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE)
Together with the African organisations mentioned above, universities nominated by their Higher Education Networks, the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (MOBAF), and universities from Ghana (funded by GIZ) will have dedicated consultation desks open to all EAIE participants:
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- GREEN STEM
- Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa (MMoCRA)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
EAIE 2026 will also host the official launch of the SRiA-O project in a plenary session, featuring a representative from the European Commission, EAIE Executive Director Mervin Bakker, DAAD Secretary General Dr. Kai Sicks, and AAU Secretary General Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole.
We invite all EAIE participants to visit the ‘Study and Research in Africa pavilion’, to join the conversation and to be part of shaping the future of Africa-Europe academic cooperation.
Presentations at Booth G83:
Explore the programme for presentations on African higher education topics at the Study and Research in Africa Booth G83:
09:00 – 9:45 BST
Global Gateway and Youth Mobility for Africa Initiative
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Luisa Bunescu, European Commission (DG INTPA)
11:00 – 11:45 BST
A Continental Perspective on Higher Education in Africa
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Prof. Olusola Oyewole, Association of African Universities (AAU)
13:30 – 14:30 BST
Launching the Study and Research in Africa initiative (S3.06)
Location: Boisdale 2, SEC Centre, Ground floor
Speakers: Luisa Bunescu, European Commission (DG INTPA); Mervin Bakker, Executive Director of EAIE; Dr. Kai Sicks, DAAD Secretary General; Prof. Olusola Oyewole, Secretary General of the Association of African Universities (AAU)
14:45 – 15:15 BST
Study and Research in Africa: Welcome Reception
Location: Booth G83
15:30 – 16:15 BST
Research Cooperation Opportunities for Africa under Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Location: Booth G83
09:00 – 9:45 BST
Erasmus+ Achievements in Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Francesca Carnio, European Commission (DG EAC)
11:00 – 11:45 BST
East Africa: Latest Developments and Priorities in Higher Education
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Prof. Meshack Amos Owino Obonyo, Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA)
13:30 – 14:15 BST
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: Learning and Exchanges across Africa
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Caterina Valitutti, European Commission (EACEA)
15:15 – 16:00 BST
Southern Africa: Latest Developments and Priorities in Higher Education
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Prof. Stephen Simukanga, Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)
16:15 – 17:00 BST
Enhancing Research and Graduate Training in African Universities
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Prof. Jane Ambuko Lukhachi, African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
09:00 – 9:45 BST
Current Issues and Emerging Trends related to Internationalisation of Higher Education in Africa
Location: Booth G83
Speaker: Prof. Kefa Lidundu Simwa, African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE)
Consultations at the Study and Research in Africa Booth G83
Explore “Study and Research in Africa” and connect with opportunities for study, research and collaboration at Booth G83.
You can book individual Consultation slots here
Or visit us at Booth G83.
You can find the detailed times and organisations below.
08:30 – 11:50 BST
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Prof. Nelson Boniface)
- ARUA (Prof. Jane Ambuko Lukhachi)
- SARUA (Prof. Stephen Simukanga)
- IUCEA (Prof. Meshack Amos Owino Obonyo)
11:50 – 13:15 BST
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Prof. Nelson Boniface)
- ARUA (Prof. Jane Ambuko Lukhachi)
- SARUA (Prof. Stephen Simukanga)
- IUCEA (Prof. Meshack Amos Owino Obonyo)
- AAU (Prof. Olusola Oyewole; Prof. Adewale Olusegu Obadina)
- ANIE (Prof. Kefa Lidundu Simwa)
15:30 – 16:20 BST
- GREEN STEM (Ms. Anne Nkoidila)
- MMoCRA (Prof. Daniel Otim)
- AAU (Prof. Olusola Oyewole; Prof. Adewale Olusegu Obadina)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
16:20 – 18:00 BST
- GREEN STEM (Ms. Anne Nkoidila)
- MMoCRA (Prof. Daniel Otim)
- AAU (Prof. Olusola Oyewole; Prof. Adewale Olusegu Obadina)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
- SARUA (Prof. Stephen Simukanga)
- ANIE (Prof. Kefa Lidundu Simwa)
08:30 – 11:50 BST
- GREEN STEM (Ms. Anne Nkoidila)
- MMoCRA (Prof. Daniel Otim)
- ANIE (Prof. Kefa Lidundu Simwa)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
11:50 – 13:20 BST
- GREEN STEM (Ms. Anne Nkoidila)
- MMoCRA (Prof. Daniel Otim)
- ANIE (Prof. Kefa Lidundu Simwa)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Prof. Nelson Boniface)
- ARUA (Prof. Jane Ambuko Lukhachi)
- AAU (Prof. Olusola Oyewole; Prof. Adewale Olusegu Obadina)
- IUCEA (Prof. Meshack Amos Owino Obonyo)
13:20 – 18:00 BST
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Prof. Nelson Boniface)
- ARUA (Prof. Jane Ambuko Lukhachi)
- SARUA (Prof. Stephen Simukanga)
- IUCEA (Prof. Meshack Amos Owino Obonyo)
08:30 – 12:00 BST
- GREEN STEM (Ms. Anne Nkoidila)
- MMoCRA (Prof. Daniel Otim)
- AAU (Prof. Olusola Oyewole; Prof. Adewale Olusegu Obadina)
- Ho Technical University, Ghana
- Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
- Bolga Technical University, Ghana
- University of Ghana
- University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
- University of Media and Communication, Ghana
- Accra Technical University, Ghana
