News Date : 10 November, 2024
Vice Chancellor, Professor Ketlhatlhogile Mosepele speaks at the 2024 Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) Annual Forum and GRC Sub-Sahara Regional Meeting
On November 10, 2024, our Vice Chancellor, Professor Ketlhatlhogile Mosepele, had the honor of addressing the 2024 Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) Annual Forum and GRC Sub-Sahara Regional Meeting at the Avani Hotel. This event is hosted by the Ministry of Communication, Knowledge, and Technology. This year’s conference is themed "Science Granting Councils in a Dynamic African Science, Technology, and Innovation Landscape" and is scheduled to run until November 15, 2024. It is expected to host approximately 100 international and regional delegates who will discuss, debate, and explore the evolving landscape of African science, technology, and innovation.
In his address, Professor Mosepele acknowledged the significant role of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in enhancing the capacity of national research funding agencies. He urged participants to engage in discussions aimed at strengthening the agility and responsiveness of research-granting councils to meet the evolving demands of our science, technology, and innovation (STI) landscape. He encouraged the exploration of best practices, sharing of success stories, and, most importantly, identifying collaborative strategies to tackle the unique challenges faced by the continent.
As a university dedicated to being an innovative and research-intensive institution in agriculture and natural resources, we value such forums and will continue to actively participate in them.
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