Annual Project meeting in Oslo 7-8 June 2022
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- Date: Feb 15, 2025
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The first in-person project meeting took place in Oslo, Norway between 7-8 June 2024. The main goal was to debate on how to make significant progress in enhancing water-related education and research across African and Norwegian universities. Key activities included the discussion of the need for the comprehensive review of curricula at nine partner universities to align with societal needs, improve quality, and reduce redundancies. The project has also focused on strengthening university-industry collaboration, fostering innovation through the Triple Helix model, and addressing barriers to effective partnerships. Quality assurance practices were evaluated to align with international standards, and a pool of supervisors and mentors it to be established to support students and early-career academics. Additionally, small research grants were introduced to promote joint projects, with a focus on supporting women and marginalized groups. These initiatives are helping to co-develop sustainable, high-quality water education and research systems.