True leadership transcends skills and competence —it's defined by qualities like integrity, vision, courage, compassion, and wisdom. This morning, Center Leaders from the Africa Centers of Excellence from 18 universities in Eastern and Southern Africa have gathered in Nairobi for

Postgraduate research supervisors from the Africa Centers of Excellence convened in Nairobi to strategise on helping students complete their theses on time before the ACE II scholarship period ends in December 2025. The meeting provided opportunities for sharing best practices

📢SAVE THE DATE The Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project, supported by World Bank, and implemented by IUCEA, is pleased to invite you to live #XSpace conversation with African professors leading #innovation and #research👇🏽 🗓️20 November 2025 |⏰7 - 9 PM EAT

Join us on🗓️Nov 20 from⏰ 7 - 9 PM EAT for an exciting #XSpace conversation on how the #ACEII project has impacted 18 universities in 8 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa into centers of excellence and innovation! 🔗Add the Space to your calendar: x.com/i/spaces/1jMJg…

#SpeakerSpotlight🎙️ Meet Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, Vice Chancellor Luanar - home to 3 Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE). An accomplished academic leader and fisheries scientist with over 30 years of experience in higher education and research. Under Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda's

#SpeakerSpotlight🎙️ Meet Dr. Dr. Nelly Chunda Mwango, Head of Research & Training, Copperbelt University Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining (CBU ACESM), #Zambia A passionate advocate for sustainable mining and environmental stewardship, Dr. Mwango drives research, training,

The ACEII project has trained thousands of postgraduate students, particularly women in #STEM; equipped #universities with advanced facilities, and fostered #collaborations between #academia, #industry, and #communities Join us live on X Space to hear from African professors

Join us for a webinar on enhancing collaboration between universities and industry. Date : 20 November 2025 Time : 11 :00-12 :15 EAT Webinar Zoom Link: renu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…. For the more Call Details, Eligibility and Application Procedures, Visit: iucea.org/call_uic/

🎙️#SpeakerSpotlight Meet Dr. Ogwang Patrick Engeu, Associate Professor at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda. A trailblazer in pharmaceutical innovation, Dr. Ogwang has published over 50 scientific papers. He has been recognised with several awards for

⏳3 DAYS TO GO! Get ready for an inspiring #XSpace with African Professors Leading Innovation & Research👨‍🔬 This live 2-hour X session will bring together leading scholars from Eastern & Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) Project who are spearheading

It's our turn on the Hot Seat🎙️ Join us tomorrow as we dive into how the Africa Centers of Excellence are driving innovation in science, engineering & tech - and transforming communities along the way. 933 KFM #ModelofExcellence The ACE II program is implemented by Inter-University Council for East Africa

Happy to have Samson Ojok, an award-winning plant breeder recognised for his groundbreaking work in rice improvement as one of the panelists this evening. Tune in.

Don’t miss the Hot Seat today featuring Wangi Godfrey Mario, a water resources engineering expert using nanotechnology to remove heavy metals & E. coli from water, also a PhD candidate Makerere University CEDAT. Tune in this evening at 7pm EAT - 933 KFM #ModelofExcellence

ACE came as a continental effort to fill the gap in STEM. Addressing science and tech challenges while enhancing collaboration and regional integration - Prof Kaunda.

The ACE has supported LUANAR's Luanar's rise to Number One position in Malawi. #NBSBreakfastmorning

Education should never be seen as an expense; it should be seen as an investment. - Prof. @Ekaundakaunda, Vice Chancellor LUANAR. Africa Centers of Excellence #ACEImpact #NBSBreakfastMeeting #NBSUpdates

African professors can deliver. They can stay on the continent - if given the right resources and support. Our young people, our professors can deliver and governments should believe in them and invest in them - Prof Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda #NBSBreakfastMeeting

The AGM Leveraged collaborations to build bridges for the future to enhance university capacity and maximize their contributions to Africa’s and global development agenda. #RUFORUMAGM2025