Event Details:

 

Leadership, Gender and Research Excellence in African Universities: A Conversation with Higher Education Institutions, Science Granting Councils and Funding Partners in Africa

9:00 a.m. • Opening Session

• Jose Jackson-Malete • Alliance for African Partnership, Michigan State University; Team Member SARIMA SGCI—Theme 1
• Amy Jamison • Alliance for African Partnership, Michigan State University

9:15 a.m. • Welcome Remarks

• Richard Mkandawire • Alliance for African Partnership Africa Secretariat, Michigan State University

9:25 a.m. •  Keynote: Overview of Research Excellence in Africa

• Ellie Osir • International Research Development Centre

10:00 a.m. • Panel Discussion & Questions

Gender, Leadership and Research Excellence Programs in Africa: What is there and what is needed for doctoral training, recruiting and advancing the careers of more female research leaders?

• University Leaders:
  • Lucy Irungu • Machakos University
  • Prof. William Bazeyo • Makerere University
• Science Granting Councils Leaders
  • Molapo Qhobela • National Research Foundation, South Africa
  • Jemimah Onsare • National Research Fund, Kenya
• International Funding Partners
  • Andrea Johnson • Carnegie Corporation
  • Eunice Muthengi • Department for International Development

11:15 a.m. • Refreshments

 

11:30 a.m. • Small Group Discussion and Report Out

African Focused Research Excellence Transformational Program for Female Researchers at HE and Research Institutions in Africa

• Co-Chairs:
  • Wenda Bauchspies • Center for Gender in Global Context, Michigan State University
  • Dorothy Ngila • National Research Foundation, South Africa

12:45 p.m. • Closing Remarks

• Aldo Stroebel • National Research Foundation, South Africa

1:00 p.m. •  Lunch