The INSSPIRE project marked a significant milestone on 18 November 2025, gathering partners, stakeholders, students, community organisations, and international collaborators at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala for a dynamic and inspiring Final Stakeholder Conference. The event was officially opened…
Between 2023 and 2025, students from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) took part in a transformative learning program at the Real Life Learning Lab (RLLL) in Kyavonda, Kitui County. The initiative brought together students studying Operations Management, Nutritional Anthropology, and Climate Change and…
Kisumu, Kenya, became a hub of energy, ideas, and collaboration as partners from across Africa and Europe gathered from June 21 to 26, 2025, for the Real-Life Learning Labs (RLLL) in Education Seminar, hosted by Maseno University (MSU) under the umbrella of the INSSPIRE-SSTC network. Representatives from…
We’re pleased to share the second edition of the INSSPIRE newsletter, showcasing our continued journey toward strengthening evidence-based education on food systems and climate change in Africa and beyond. This issue dives into the Real-Life Learning Lab (RLLL) approach and…
Last week, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam celebrated a remarkable milestone: 70 years of international cooperation. For the first time in its history, the university held a campus-wide celebration dedicated to its long-standing commitment to international partnerships—offering a moment to reflect on both…
We are proud to share the new documentary showcasing the inspiring work at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda. This short film captures how students, educators, and communities collaborate to create sustainable food systems, build climate resilience, and…
Dr. Lilian Omondi (MSU) shared her insights on how collaborations between RLLL communities and universities be improved to ensure long-term benefits and meaningful change.
Inductive learning approaches were among the teachings and learning methodologies that the INSSPIRE project emphasized during the COIL workshop in Kampala in October 2024.
Participating students: Stephen Kidawa, Sarah Munyiva, Derrick Kimeu, and Ann Njeri During our last INSSPIRE meeting in Wote, Kenya, I had the opportunity to sit down with four enthusiastic students – Ann, Sarah, Dereck, and Stephen – from the South…
So, I milked a cow!!! Something that was never in my bucket list (pun intended) because in my mind, I’d pictured the whole process as some intricate art—a delicate balance between not offending the cow and not making a fool…
