April 2025 – RUFORUM BLOG

Monthly Archives: April 2025

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Apr

Bridging the Gap: Linking University Research Prototypes to Viable Markets

News
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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Agricultural research is often criticised for being abundant, yet it sometimes fails to translate into practical applications that impact famers ...

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20

Apr

RUFORUM supports Nugaal University’s graduate programmes

News, TAGDev project
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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In a significant step towards revitilising higher education in post-conflict Somalia, Nugaal University (NU) embarked on a transformative journey by ...

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17

Apr

CGIAR Science Week 2025: Leveraging Science, Research and Partnerships to Deliver at Scale

News
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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NAIROBI, KENYA – Scholars, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and private sector representatives were among the more than 10,600 people who ...

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17

Apr

Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) PhD Positions – University of the Free State

Sponsorship Opportunities, Upcoming Events
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) The Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Programme contributes to one of RUFORUM’s three strategic goals to “build ...

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17

Apr

Anthony Emaru: Planting the Seeds for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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Sustainable agriculture practices have taken center stage as the world grapples with the dual challenges of environmental decline and climate ...

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17

Apr

A Start-up’s Journey to Unlocking the Full Potential of Tomatoes

Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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In the heart of Kampala, Busega Market thrives as a vibrant hub of Ugandan culture and commerce, bustling with various ...

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16

Apr

A Sweet, Rich, and Alluring Tale of a Vanilla Farmer in Central Uganda

Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
By admin
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Mounting up to 15m in length, with thick stems and greenish-to-yellow flowers, the orchard plant climbs and clings to host ...

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16

Apr

Meet Susan Adong, Gulu University Alumna TAGDev 1.0 Participant

Eastern Africa, Impact stories, TAGDev project
By Luise Mwanyangapo
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By: Ojok James Onono, Gulu University Communications Officer Susan Adong, the eldest of six children, comes from Igulu Village in ...

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4

Apr

Taking Young People Back to the Farm: Experiences from East Africa

Thought Pieces
By admin
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By Bunmi Akinyemiju and Kunmi Damuren, Founding Partner of Greenhouse Capital and Venture Garden Group Agriculture remains the backbone of ...

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The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) was created in 2004 by ten Vice Chancellors of universities in Africa. To date the network has grown to 175 universities across 40 countries in the five regions of eastern, southern, central, west, and north Africa.

The RUFORUM network collaborates globally with other university networks, development partners, policymakers, and leaders to leverage synergies and work towards shared objectives in delivering science solutions for development, human capital development, and institutional reform in the African Higher Agricultural Education (HAE) system. We recognize that youth are the driving force behind change and are leading the charge for a better Africa. The network is African-owned, aligned with country goals, and thrives in multi-stakeholder engagement that promotes equity and implements gender responsive interventions.

RUFORUM is nested within continental and global frameworks, including the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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