TAGDev 2.0@Gulu University is excited to join the RUFORUM Network in preparations for the 21st RUFORUM Annual General Meeting, taking place from 1st–5th December 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana. This AGM comes at a key moment as Africa advances major development frameworks such as the CAADP Kampala Declaration (2026–2035) and the AU Agenda 2063 Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan—both highlighting the vital role of universities in driving resilient agri-food systems, scientific innovation, and human capital development.

Ahead of the main conference, Gulu University (GU) is participating in several pre-AGM capacity-building activities aimed at strengthening leadership, research, and innovation across the network. These include:

1. Leadership Development Course for university managers under the theme
“Strengthening Leadership Capacity for University Managers in the RUFORUM Network.” This training prepares university leaders to better navigate emerging development challenges and drive institutional transformation.
2. Advanced Data Management & Analytics Sessions, equipping faculty and researchers with modern tools for handling complex datasets to inform teaching, research, and decision-making.
3. Postgraduate Supervision Clinics, enhancing skills for nurturing high-quality graduate research across the continent.
4. Scientific Writing & Proposal Development Workshops, aimed at boosting competitiveness in research funding and publication.
5. Communication for Impact Training, enabling participants to translate scientific outputs into messages that influence policy, community action, and development practice.
6. Youth-focused Innovation Activities, including technology hackathons, digital innovation platforms, and mentorship sessions for young scientists and agri-preneurs.

These pre-AGM engagements set a powerful foundation for the week, fostering collaboration, innovation, and shared learning among universities, development partners, and scientific communities.

These engagements lay a strong foundation for collaboration, innovation, and shared learning ahead of the AGM.

Looking Ahead to the AGM
Under the theme “Positioning Africa’s Universities and the Higher Education Sector to effectively impact development processes on the continent, ”TAGDev 2.0 Gulu University will contribute to discussions under the four AGM sub-themes: Strategic Partnerships for Growth, Science for Development, Capacity Sharing to Train the Next Generation, and RUFORUM Governance and Business Meetings.

TAGDev 2.0 Gulu University looks forward to engaging with policymakers, researchers, partners, and fellow universities to strengthen higher education’s role in Africa’s development.

TAGDev 2.0 Gulu University remains committed to transformative leadership, innovation, and impactful science for Africa’s future.

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