Alliance for African Partnership

05/28/2026

🌍 Reimagining the future of development through research, collaboration, and innovation.
The 2026 Science in Development workshop brought together global leaders in meta-science and research capacity strengthening to explore how the development community can move forward amid shifting landscapes in foreign aid and research funding.
AAP was proud to be part of this important conversation, with Dr. Amy Jamison contributing alongside partners from CEGA, The Mawazo Institute, DIV Fund, and the Institute for Progress.
Together, participants explored new pathways for inclusive, sustainable, and locally driven research ecosystems that strengthen global development outcomes.

05/28/2026

Dr. Gwen Penry (University of Pretoria) explores why coverage, awareness, and strong NGO collaboration are key drivers in marine conservation 🌊

But with so many stakeholders involved, the real challenge remains: how do you manage the complexity of these relationships effectively?

Watch our episode to hear how this question is unpacked and answered by our guests 👇
https://youtu.be/NhX-j9Ro9ZQ

05/28/2026

🚀💡 Falling Walls Lab is coming to the University of Pretoria, South Africa!

Students and early-career professionals from all disciplines are invited to pitch their breakthrough ideas in just 3 minutes and connect with innovators from around the world.

🌍 Win the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin this November!

📍 Venue: University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus
🗓️ Date: 12 August 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: 8 July 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://conta.cc/42PuCdo

🔗 Learn more: https://conta.cc/42PuCKq

05/27/2026

🤖 Join the AI Webinar on the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Research Management!
Discover how AI is transforming research support, proposal development, ethics review, and administrative processes in higher education and research institutions.
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Vivek Mohindra, PhD
🌍 AI International Consultant
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Key discussions include:
✔️ AI-supported researcher assistance
✔️ AI for pre-award services
✔️ Ethics and research integrity
✔️ Administrative automation in research management
👥 Open to academic staff, researchers, PhD students, research support offices, ethics committees, and university management.
Organized by the Directorate of Research Innovation and Partnerships, Makerere University, in collaboration with partners.
📍Scan the QR code on the poster to register. or click here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__sTrrEg4R0Ovu91qVEm6cA

05/21/2026

How do you bring marine conservation closer to communities?

In this episode of Bridging Boundaries, Grant Smith (SharkLife Conservation Group) and Dr. Amber Peters (Michigan State University) share how their work connects people with cetaceans through real-life marine experiences 🌊

These initiatives go beyond research, they create meaningful encounters that help students and communities discover life beyond the sea, build emotional connections with marine life, and turn learning into something truly impactful and memorable.

Watch the full conversation here 👇
https://youtu.be/NhX-j9Ro9ZQ

05/21/2026

Michigan State University along with Candace Keller, Associate Professor of African Art and Visual Culture in the Department of Art | Art History | Design, partnered with Ghana's Mmofra Foundation to preserve the Willis Bell Photographic Archive. This archive is one of the most complete visual records of post-independence Ghana. More than 40,000 photographs documenting Ghana's first decades after independence have been restored, digitized, and returned to public view.

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

Bridging Boundaries — New episode out now.

This episode brings together Dr. Amber Peters (Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University), Grant Smith (SharkLife Conservation Group), and Dr. Gwenith Penry and Dr. Els Vermeulen (University of Pretoria) to discuss coastal marine conservation in South Africa 🌊

Tune in to learn more about their research, collaborations, and the impact of their work on marine ecosystems and communities 🌍

Full episode: https://youtu.be/NhX-j9Ro9ZQ

05/14/2026

🤝🌍 Strengthening Global Research Partnerships
The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) Africa Office today hosted a delegation from the University of Bergen’s Division of Research and Innovation, including Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, and Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde.
The visit, facilitated by Prof. Sylvia Tamusuza and Dr. Ronald Semwalo (Makerere University Coordinator for Bergen University), focused on advancing collaboration and research excellence through international partnerships.
💡 Key highlights:
Insights on EU grant acquisition and management.
Opportunities for postdoctoral fellowships at Bergen (up to 2 years).
Showcasing AAP’s consortium programs to foster deeper collaboration.

This engagement created a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and future joint research initiatives between Makerere University, AAP, and the University of Bergen.