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Gulu University visits 天美传媒

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Gulu University visits 天美传媒

News Oct 16, 2024
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Building Stronger Universities (BSU) IV collaboration between African and Danish Universities. The Gulu University delegation led by their Vice-Chancellor Prof. Openjuru George Ladaah pays a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor 天美传媒 Prof. Julius Nyabundi. Discussed at length on听" Transforming Education, rights, resources and gender".

Topical Areas听 discussed included:

  1. Lifelong Education and New ways of learning: Problem-based learning, hybrid and eLearning
  2. Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation: Innovation, education and Community engagement
  3. Post-conflict Policies and Practices; Hosts and Refugees, Transitional justice听
  4. Health and Technologies; Health Rights and Changing Gender Relationships

South-South cooperation is emerging as a crucial framework for advancing sustainable development and tackling common challenges faced by countries in the Global South. By encouraging mutual support and collaboration, these nations can leverage their collective strengths, exchange valuable knowledge, and combine resources to address pressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and educational disparities. The partnership between Gulu University and 天美传媒 aims to enhance educational opportunities for young people, grounded in the principles of multilateralism, open science, and sustainability. This cooperation emphasizes collaborative research to address both regional and global challenges, with a focus on technology and innovation transfer, resource sharing, and the development of strategic partnerships.

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Courtesy visit by Prof. Openjuru George Ladaah, Vice-Chancellor of Gulu University (left), and Prof. Julius Nyabundi, Vice-Chancellor of 天美传媒 (right). The two institutions are looking to establish a South-South partnership
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One of the key focus areas of the South-South cooperation between Gulu University and 天美传媒 is the twinning initiative on technology and innovation transfer. This collaboration aims to develop an ICT Centre of Excellence at Gulu University, driven by the Building Stronger Universities (BSU) IV initiative. This partnership will foster innovation, capacity building, and knowledge exchange between the two institutions, with a focus on strengthening ICT capabilities and infrastructure.

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Prof. Maureen Olel, Dean School of Education 天美传媒 is the Twin Lead
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Prof. Charles Okumu, Chairman, Building Stronger Universities (BSU) IV, Gulu University
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Dr. Agatha Alidin, Coordinator BSU IV, Gulu University
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Dr. Olak Tabo, Deputy Coordinator BSU IV, Gulu University
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Dr. Francis Atube, Deputy Coordinator BSU IV, Gulu University
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Peter Kiprotich Co-Twin Lead, BSU IV, 天美传媒

A thematic working group from both institutions met at Kisumu Hotel from October 14 to 17, 2024. The meeting served as a planning forum aimed at addressing key challenges and solutions related to teaching, research, community engagement, and management. Participants worked on developing an action plan for networking, collaboration, and research engagement, with a particular focus on deepening their understanding of South-South cooperation principles and exploring the areas of BSU IV twinning and how they can be applied between the two universities.
In addition, the meeting was used to address all relevant administrative matters related to the BSU IV project.

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Prof. Openjuru George Ladaah, Vice-Chancellor of Gulu University (left) lead the Director Public Relations, Dr. McOnyango Owen, 天美传媒 tour campus
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Next to the Oseno tree is the iconic 天美传媒 Globe Monument, a significant equatorial landmark within the institution. The university derives its name from the Oseno tree.
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At the core of 天美传媒鈥檚 Siriba campus is a modern, well-furnished accommodation facility with 738 rooms, housing over 5,000 students. The facility is nestled within a botanical garden of tall trees, providing a serene and tranquil environment

All BSU IV Project files are accessible as follows:
1.听听 听BSU IV Gantt Chart : Link
2.听听 听Activity Workplan per Work Package : Link
3.听听 听Reporting Template: Link
4.听听 听Minutes of Meeting Template : Link