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Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) is a consortium of Michigan State University and African institutions focused on addressing Africa's shared challenges through building bridges, transforming institutions, and transforming lives. The Alliance for African Partnership is a new initiative at Michigan State University that will develop a collaborative and cross-disciplinary platform for addressing today’s global challenges. The Alliance will innovate new models of engagement for shared research, while enhancing the resources and capacities of African universities, institutions and scholars.

Wrapping up a wonderful week with our African Futures scholars at their leadership retreat in Frankenmuth, MI. A much ne...
10/16/2026

Wrapping up a wonderful week with our African Futures scholars at their leadership retreat in Frankenmuth, MI. A much needed getaway from campus for scholars to focus on understanding their personality types, mapping their journeys to promotion, navigating mentorship, and building strategic networks. And a special thank you to our MSU faculty facilitators, Dr. Achebe and Dr. Weatherspoon!

🌱 Egerton University | Climate-Smart Agriculture & InnovationAt the 2026 Nakuru National ASK Show, Egerton University sh...
10/16/2026

🌱 Egerton University | Climate-Smart Agriculture & Innovation

At the 2026 Nakuru National ASK Show, Egerton University showcased climate-smart technologies and agricultural innovations addressing challenges in water conservation, food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.

From water-efficient aquaponics and greenhouse farming to organic fertilizers and waterless sanitation, the university is translating research into practical solutions for communities and a more sustainable future.

πŸ”— Read more: https://conta.cc/4xrQmZS

🌍 Join FANRPAN, YPARD South Africa, and regional partners for the Pan-African World Food Day 2026 Webinar to explore pol...
10/15/2026

🌍 Join FANRPAN, YPARD South Africa, and regional partners for the Pan-African World Food Day 2026 Webinar to explore policy solutions, youth-led agricultural technologies, and regional strategies for building resilient food systems and strengthening food security across Africa.

πŸ“… Date: 16 October 2026
πŸ•’ Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM SAST (5:00–7:00 AM EDT)
Register here: https://conta.cc/4ilI5C9

🌍 Makerere University | Climate & SustainabilityThrough the TORCH Project’s Living Lab in Luwero, Makerere University is...
10/15/2026

🌍 Makerere University | Climate & Sustainability

Through the TORCH Project’s Living Lab in Luwero, Makerere University is bringing together researchers, farmers, students, and development partners to advance community-driven clean energy innovation and climate action.

The initiative highlights how research, collaboration, and local knowledge can support sustainable agricultural practices and climate-smart solutions.

πŸ”— Read more: https://conta.cc/4hsMKll

Spotlighting the Top 3 Posters from the Annual Consortium Meeting 2026!πŸ₯‡ 1st PrizeDr. Subilaga Kejo, Dr. Bethany Wilinsk...
10/14/2026

Spotlighting the Top 3 Posters from the Annual Consortium Meeting 2026!

πŸ₯‡ 1st Prize
Dr. Subilaga Kejo, Dr. Bethany Wilinski & Maregesi Machumu | Teacher Professional Development Through Global Higher Education Partnerships

πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Prize
Ken D. Kinyua & Alice W. Jeremoki
| Decolonizing AI: African Data and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

πŸ₯‰ 3rd Prize
Stella Kakeeto, Ronald Bisaso, Fredrick Muyodi, Trixie G. Smith & Grace Pregent | Catalyzing Institutional Transformation: Research Writing and Leadership at Makerere University

Congratulations to all the researchers recognized for their contributions and for advancing knowledge, collaboration, and innovation across the consortium!

🌍Meet the fourth cohort of the COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa!MSU's Center for Global Learning & Innovation, AAP, t...
10/13/2026

🌍Meet the fourth cohort of the COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa!

MSU's Center for Global Learning & Innovation, AAP, the African Studies Center (ASC), and the Tanzania Partnership Program (TPP) are pleased to announce the selected teams for the fourth cohort of the COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa!

The program provides teaching faculty across disciplines with an opportunity to explore Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and engage students in global learning experiences.

From approximately 50 interested faculty members, ten teams have been selected, representing a mix of bilateral and trilateral COIL projects.

πŸ‘ Congratulations to the selected teams! We look forward to collaborating with them throughout 2026–2027.

πŸ”— Meet the selected teams: https://conta.cc/4eNlRaC

Join us for the launch of the latest issue of AAP Perspectives as part of the AAP Public Dialogue Series!Mapping the Par...
10/12/2026

Join us for the launch of the latest issue of AAP Perspectives as part of the AAP Public Dialogue Series!

Mapping the Partnership Landscape: Teaching, Research and Public Service Across AAP Member Universities brings together institutional case studies from across the AAP consortium, exploring approaches to teaching, research, public service, and institutional transformation.

Our latest issue features perspectives from member universities across the consortium. The dialogue will highlight key findings from the publication and explore how partnerships can support institutional transformation, collaboration, and peer learning. The session will also include audience engagement and interactive polling.

πŸ“… October 20, 2026

πŸ•£ 8:30–10:30 a.m. ET / 1:30–3:30 p.m. WAT / 2:30–4:30 p.m. CAT / 3:30–5:30 p.m. EAT

πŸ’» Virtual

πŸ”— Register here: https://conta.cc/4yBNVVN

πŸ”Ž Research Spotlight by Prof. Vincent Nnamdigadi ChigorHow can water become a platform for healthier, more resilient com...
10/09/2026

πŸ”Ž Research Spotlight by Prof. Vincent Nnamdigadi Chigor

How can water become a platform for healthier, more resilient communities?

Through his H2O Initiative, Prof. Vincent Nnamdigadi Chigor brings together science, the arts, humanities, and community engagement to address water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges in rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa.

From water quality testing and community training to theatre and advocacy, the initiative places community empowerment and sustainable water governance at the heart of its approach.

πŸ”— Read more: https://conta.cc/46uVEbV

Congratulations to ANAPRI on the official opening of its new Secretariat office in Lusaka, Zambia.AAP is pleased to cele...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to ANAPRI on the official opening of its new Secretariat office in Lusaka, Zambia.

AAP is pleased to celebrate this milestone and ANAPRI’s continued commitment to evidence-informed agricultural policy, collaboration and African-led research.

πŸ”Ž Research Story by Dr. Ellen J. KayendekeHow can we protect vital wetlands while sustaining the communities that depend...
10/08/2026

πŸ”Ž Research Story by Dr. Ellen J. Kayendeke

How can we protect vital wetlands while sustaining the communities that depend on them?

Dr. Ellen J. Kayendeke explores the delicate balance between wetland conservation, water management, and rural livelihoods in Uganda, highlighting the need for community-centered and long-term approaches to sustainable resource management.

πŸ”— Read more: https://conta.cc/4hpLXSh

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East Lansing, MI
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