BSU KEY STORIES OF CHANGE

Sixteen stories of change, all very different in theme and scope, are part of the impressive mosaic of outcomes and impacts that will remain long after the Building Stronger Universities programme has concluded. 


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25-01-24

A centre of excellence on genomics and bioinformatics. A story of change from KCMUCo, Tanzania

The Building Stronger Universities programme has had an impact on virtually every aspect of institu...
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25-01-24

Considerations to navigate North-South university partnerships. A story of change from Gulu University

Dr Agatha Alidri, Lecturer at Gulu University tells the story about how strong north south power dy...
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25-01-24

Passion ignited through student centered teaching methods. A story of change from University of Zanzibar

The Building Stronger Universities supported training in problem-based and online blended learning ...
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25-01-24

From intensive aquaculture to recycling. A story of change from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

The successful turnaround in the quality of education Sokoine University of Agricilture now offer i...
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25-01-24

Motivating through graduation success. A story of change from KNUST, Ghana:

Building Stronger Universities led to improved relationships between students and supervisors, a hi...
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25-01-24

Leveraging human resources and research collaboration. A story of change from University of Ghana

Since Building Stronger Universities started at University of Ghana 16 PhD students have completed ...
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23-01-24

Escaping the lure of predatory journals by raising the standard of research articles. A BSU story of change from KNUST

The Kwane Nkrumah University of Science and Technology was dogged by poor publication rates because...
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23-01-24

The huge role played by the Building Stronger Universities at Gulu University. A BSU story of change

The capacity at Gulu University has generally increased at both research and administrative levels,...
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23-01-24

Transforming teaching and learning at Gulu University – a positive path for community transformation. A BSU story of change      

At Gulu University, the introduction of problem-based learning and eLearning marked a turning point...
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23-01-24

How a little seed money triggered interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainability. A BSU story of Change from Sokoine University of Agriculture

The circular economy pilot plant at Sokoine University of Agriculture is a conventional project. Bu...
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18-01-24

Free internet access transformed research, teaching and learning. A story of change from Gulu University

The expansion of internet access at Gulu University was a gradual process, but thanks to the Buildi...
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15-01-24

Biogas production – a circular economy project. A story of change from Sokoine University of Agriculture

This story by Dr Amina Hamada is about how the team of Danish and Tanzanian researcher co-developee...
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15-01-24

My life changer. A BSU story of change from Gulu University

Professor Charles Okumu’s story is about his personal and professional experiences as a result of B...
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12-01-24

Sokoine University of Agriculture’s citation ranking got boosted. A BSU story of change

A small fund for junior researchers in the third phases of Building Stronger Universities paid off ...
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12-01-24

Researching seagrass ecology and a sterling experience with a non-profit organization. A BSU story of change from State University of Zanzibar

While researching seagrass in Zanzibar, a chance encounter with the director of the Swizz NGO Marin...
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12-01-24

Unleashing the potential of young researchers at the State University of Zanzibar. A BSU story of change

Sharing is caring; this story provides indisputable evidence that strong partnerships and collabora...
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