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…
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…
We spoke with one of the lecturers, dr. Daniel Mutua, Lecturer-Management Science, leading this initiative, who shared insights into the experience, challenges, and key takeaways from the program.
Dr. Charles D Kato, a veterinarian and Senior Lecturer at Makerere University in Uganda, shares how his involvement in the INSSPIRE project has significantly enriched his professional capacity. Through innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and collaboration within the SSTC network, Dr. Kato has gained valuable insights that enhance his research and teaching.
In our conversation with Dr. Robert Bitariho, associate professor in environment sciences, natural resource management and wildlife conservation at MUST, we asked to share his experience representing MUST as the hosting institution of the event.
Dr. Felip Koch and Laurent Thévenet of UPEC discuss their enthusiasm for joining the SSTC network, highlighting the potential for enhanced North-South collaboration and mutual learning. They share their motivations and key takeaways from their first workshop, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives in addressing global challenges.
Addressing the complex INSSPIRE challenges of establishing sustainable food systems and adapting to climate change necessitates a collaborative, inter (or even trans-)disciplinary approach involving a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, e.g., academics, students, teachers, entrepreneurs, activists, civil society representatives, public servants,…
