EU Delegation Visits Makerere to Explore Impact of INSSPIRE and Other Projects
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 better understand the impact of these initiatives on both the university and surrounding communities.
On December 17, 2025, Dr. Charles Kato, INSSPIRE team lead, presented the project’s achievements in the Council Boardroom. The delegation was impressed by INSSPIRE’s contributions, particularly in curriculum enrichment and the implementation of Real-Life Learning Labs (RLLLs). They requested to meet students and staff involved in the project; however, this was not possible as students had already begun their holiday break.
The delegation also learned about other EU-funded projects at Makerere. Notably, three additional projects aligned with INSSPIRE’s focus on food systems and climate change. The visitors encouraged closer collaboration, suggesting that GAMSU establish regular platforms for these projects to share insights, experiences, and best practices.
The visit highlighted the growing impact of EU-supported initiatives at Makerere and underscored the potential for synergies between related projects to strengthen research, teaching, and community engagement in sustainable food systems.
