On 16th February ,2023 The Nelson Mandela African of Institution and Technology was visited by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for discussion on possible areas of collaborations.
During the discussion which took place at ACE II Boardroom Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic,Research and Innovation Prof. Anthony Mshandete discussed areas for possible collaboration between the two parties which are incubation, internationalization, entrepreneurship ecosystem , exchange program and online learning.
On the other side, Dean of School of Business Studies and Humanities (BuSH) Dr. Liliane Pasape presented on the historical background of the Institution and 5D training model approach used by the institution to achieve social economic transiformations.
Delegates from India Institution of Technology Madraswere explained the possibility of scholars exchange between institutions and to collaborate on research parks.
The discussion ended with positive outcomes in which both delegates are looking forward into signing a Memorandum of Understanding on areas discussed and they later had an opportunity for a campus tour at the Incubation Centre and Information and Communication Technology laboratory.
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) signed a memorandum of Understanding with The Aga Khan University (AKU) with the main objectives of exploring complementary research, institutional development, and capacity building toward respective missions.
The signing Ceremony took place at the NM-AIST Board Room on 16th February 2023 and was witnessed by NM-AIST Head of Legal Unit Advocate Matthias Safari.
Speaking during the Ceremony the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, Research and Innovation Prof. Antony Mshandete on behalf of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Emmanuel Luoga said that, the NM-AIST is looking forward working with AKU for the betterment of society as the partnership between them adheres to NM-AIST motto which is Academia for Society and Industry.
“ the uniqueness of our university is five D business modes to achieve social economic transformation through research and innovation,” said Prof. Mshandete.
On his side, The Aga Khan Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Carl Amrhein said that it requires partnerships like this in responding to global problems that require the creation and nurturing of partnerships by building links across borders and boundaries of all kinds between the public and private sectors; between cultures, countries, and continents; between disciplines and industries.
“I’m happy to say that this partnership is a two-way street. Knowledge is flowing from Nelson Mandela to AKU and vice-versa through sharing AKU Arusha campus land that enables researchers to investigate several important questions” said Dr. Carl Amrhein.
The Memorandum of Understanding between NM-AIST and AKU focus on collaboration with making AKU land available to NM-AIST for research, establishing a long-term mutually beneficial relationship linking natural resources and the environment with human and to co-design and co-develop research, training, and community engagement activities.
On 6th February 2023, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology was visited by the Tanzanian Veterinary Laboratory Agency and Finish partners for familiarisation and to discuss possible areas of collaboration.
Prof Anthony Mshandete explained the current program in collaboration with TVLA on strengthening health and biosecurity in Tanzania by bio-detection capacity building (2014-2023) NM-AIST could be a possible collaborative institution considering the 5D training model approach.
Tanzanian delegates Dr. Zacharia Makondo and Shaban Motto from Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA) with partners from Finland visited the NM-AIST life science laboratory.
Prof Gabriel Shirima explained to visitors the institutional direction is now changed from a 3D model to a 5D model which makes scholars come up with research ideas and innovations to solve industrial and societal problems.
He added that the NM-AIST laboratory is more based on life science and molecular biology, this laboratory is project-based like bush meat, brulluselosses, food safety analysis, and water quality.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Finance, and Administration Professor. Suzana Augustino has called on girls to believe in themselves and show society the ability they have in doing various things that are productive and useful for the Nation.
Prof. Suzana said this on February 11, 2023, in the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science held in Dodoma, while contributing to the debate about "The contribution of scientific innovations of women in bringing sustainable development of the country".
She said that, if the attitude of the family and society is positive will help to raise the girl child and woman's confidence to reach their goals.
"Many girls and women in the science sector have been delayed in achieving their goals due to the attitudes they get from society", so the time has come now to support them" emphasized Prof. Suzana
In addition, she urged women and girls not to give up on their dreams of becoming who they want to become by continuing to hold on to their dreams to reach their goal.
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology has participated in the celebration of International day for girls and women in Science under the funding of the HEET project by enabling Innovators and scientists to participate in exhibitions where they showcased their products.
A total of 19 students from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha and the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) represented Tanzania in UNESCO INDIA AFRICA HACKATHON 2022 organized during 20-27 November 2022 at Gautam Buddha University, Noida, India.
Ghaniya Rashid Hamad, and Eunice Silas from the Centre of Excellence in IT(CEIT), NM-AIST were among the winners each receiving rewards ( a cash of 1.6 M TZS and a gold medal).
The UNESCO INDIA AFRICA Hackathon organized by Ministry of Education, Government of India is an annual nonstop 36 hours event that brings together students, educators, teachers, and the research community of India and its African partners to tackle the common challenges faced by their countries and serves as a facilitator for cultural amalgamation.
According to a statement issued by the High commission of India Tanzania, this year 22 African countries participated, including Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Congratulations to the participants from NM-AIST!!