Africa Centers of Excellence II

03/12/2025

Prof. Ogwang is a Professor of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He will discuss the growing number of scientists developing medicines from natural products - backed by laboratory evidence of safety - and the vast, underexploited potential of traditional medicine. Tune in to 933 KFM tonight at 7pm EAT and online at kfm.co.ug

03/12/2025

The Africa Center of Excellence in Railway Engineering at Addis Ababa University is pleased to announce opportunities for citizens of African countries to pursue MSc and PhD studies in Railway Engineering. Details on how to apply

Addis Ababa University

03/12/2025

It's our turn on the Hot Seat🎙️ Join us this evening 7pm EAT as we dive into how the Africa Centers of Excellence are driving innovation in science, engineering & tech - and transforming communities along the way on

The ACE II program is implemented by the Inter-University Council for East Africa and financed by World Bank Africa

27/11/2025

: "Research should not just be because there’s a grant or you want to publish papers - it should lead to a solution to a problem."

20/11/2025

📢Join our Space as we converse with African professors leading research and innovation on the continent🌍

We are also exploring how the initiative has not only reshaped higher education across the continent but also laid the foundation for a knowledge-driven economy powered by African talent, research, and innovation.

🔗: https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyxBXERjAaGN?s=20

20/11/2025

📢We're delighted to have Veronica Dakalira, a Malawi master's student in studying at Egerton University, under the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM) in , join us at 7 PM EAT for the ACEII 🎙️

🔗https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyxBXERjAaGN?s=20

World Bank Africa EGERTON UNIVERSITY 2025

20/11/2025

📢We're pleased to have Samson Ojok, a beneficiary of the ACEII project, join us this evening for an enlightening X Space to share his 10 years of crop research experience🌾

With advanced training from and ongoing collaborations through ACE-supported projects, Ojok continues to champion innovations for resilient and in .

🗓️ 20 November 2025 | 7–9 PM EAT
🔗 https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgRYYjpMGL?s=20

World Bank Africa

19/11/2025

🚨1 DAY TO GO!

Join Africa’s top minds who are redefining higher education through and

The panel will discuss:
☑️The ACE II journey and milestones achieved
☑️How African universities are translating research into innovation and impact
☑️The role of partnerships in driving skills development and employability
☑️Sustainability and the next phase of research excellence beyond ACE II

🗓️20 Nov |⏰7 PM EAT

World Bank The Copperbelt University University of Rwanda

19/11/2025

📢We’re delighted to have Solomon Serwanjja, an award-winning Ugandan investigative journalist and Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism, host the X Space🎙️

Join him tomorrow, Thursday, 20th November, from 7 PM EAT for a conversation with Africa’s top professors leading research and innovation.

🔗Save to calendar: https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgRYYjpMGL?s=20

World Bank

18/11/2025

: Meet Dr. Jennifer Batamuliza, Data Scientist, Girl Empowerment Advocate, and Lecturer, University of Rwanda

Together with other scientists, Dr. Batamluzia provides hands-on training, mentorship, and skills development to girls, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. She has won grants to train girls and for her research in technology.

🎧 Be part of this insightful discussion on how African professors are redefining research and innovation: 🔗https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgRYYjpMGL?s=20

🗓️ Nov 20 | ⏰ 7 - 9 PM EAT

18/11/2025

YOU'RE INVITED💌

The Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project, supported by the World Bank, and implemented by the Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), is pleased to invite you to a live X Space conversation with African professors leading innovation and research👇🏽

🗓️Thursday, Nov 20 |📷7 - 9 PM EAT

🔗Save to calendar: https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgRYYjpMGL?s=20

17/11/2025

⏳3 DAYS TO GO!

Get ready for an inspiring 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 ’s transformation through and

🎧 Add Space to your calendar: https://x.com/i/spaces/1jMJgRYYjpMGL?s=20

🗓️ Nov 20 |⏰ 7 PM EAT

World Bank Africa