Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has been at the heart of INSSPIRE’s efforts to strengthen meaningful international collaboration beyond physical mobility. In this interview, Marina Vives Cabré from Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), a COIL expert and coordinator within the…
The International Relations Office and the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) recently hosted a delegation from the European Commission’s Education and Culture Agency. During their visit, the EU partners toured EU-funded project sites at Makerere University and engaged with principal investigators to…
In the 2023 to 2025 period, the South Eastern Kenya University has been implementing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) activities with the support of the INSSPIRE project. Using internet-based tools and innovative online pedagogies, the teaching, learning and researching approach…
Universities are emerging as powerful catalysts for climate-resilient food systems and the INSSPIRE project has shown how. Over three years in Kenya and Uganda, the project applied a Theory of Change approach to explore how higher education can transform learning,…
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…
