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22nd RUFORUM AGM 2026 – Concept Note
05 NOV
Annual General MeetingAfrica

05 NOV, 2026

22nd RUFORUM AGM 2026 – Concept Note

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READINESS PREPARATION OF JUNIOR SCIENTISTS: ZAMBIA AND AFRICA
02 NOV
AfricaAnnual General Meeting

02 NOV, 2026

READINESS PREPARATION OF JUNIOR SCIENTISTS: ZAMBIA AND AFRICA

A practical training for MSc and PhD students during the RUFORUM Pre-AGM activities in Zambia, focusing on effective scientific PowerPoint presentations and posters. Through demonstrations, guided preparation and peer feedback, participants will use their own research to improve message development, presentation design, data visualisation and delivery.

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Webinar: Competence-Based Assessment in Higher Agricultural Education
29 OCT
Annual General MeetingAfrica

29 OCT, 2026

Webinar: Competence-Based Assessment in Higher Agricultural Education

Join RUFORUM and AgrCBE partners to explore practical approaches to competence-based education delivery and assessment in higher agricultural education. Consider how teaching and assessment can reflect real-world competencies, and how course-level assessment connects with curriculum quality. The webinar continues the AgrCBE training programme and prepares participants for the education discussions at the 22nd RUFORUM Annual General Meeting in Zambia.

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RUFORUM 2026 AGM: Call for Exhibitions
11 SEP
Annual General MeetingAfrica

11 SEP, 2026

RUFORUM 2026 AGM: Call for Exhibitions

The AGM Exhibition is a strategic platform for showcasing practical solutions, technologies, enterprise models and partnerships that demonstrate how higher agricultural education, research and innovation are transforming Africa’s agriculture and food systems

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Call for Abstracts: Zambia Pre-AGM Scientific Conference
19 AUG
Annual General MeetingAfrica

19 AUG, 2026

Call for Abstracts: Zambia Pre-AGM Scientific Conference

The Zambia Pre-AGM Scientific Conference 2026 aims to provide a platform for Zambian graduate students, researchers, innovators, and professionals to share research, showcase innovations, foster collaboration and mentorship, and contribute evidence-based solutions to national and regional development priorities in agriculture, health, climate resilience, youth employment, technology, and sustainable development.

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RUFORUM Announces Change of Venue for the 22nd Annual General Meeting
18 AUG
Annual General MeetingAfrica

18 AUG, 2026

RUFORUM Announces Change of Venue for the 22nd Annual General Meeting

RUFORUM has announced a change of venue for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Initially planned for Livingstone, Zambia, the AGM will now take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka from 30 November to 4 December 2026. Delegates are urged to note the change and make necessary arrangements.

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The University of Zambia’s Agricultural Research and Collaborative Engagements with RUFORUM
07 AUG
Annual General MeetingAfrica

07 AUG, 2026

The University of Zambia’s Agricultural Research and Collaborative Engagements with RUFORUM

The University of Zambia (UNZA), Zambia’s oldest and leading university, is advancing agricultural transformation through research and innovation in climate-smart agriculture, soil management, crop production, livestock, nutrition, and resilient agri-food systems. Through collaboration with RUFORUM, UNZA has also strengthened graduate training, scholarships, research partnerships, and capacity development across Zambia and Africa.

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Assets, Not Liabilities: The Investment Case for Financing Higher Education for Africa’s Refugees
23 JUL
Annual General MeetingAfrica

23 JUL, 2026

Assets, Not Liabilities: The Investment Case for Financing Higher Education for Africa’s Refugees

At the 21st RUFORUM AGM, leaders urged greater investment in refugee higher education, emphasizing displaced youth as drivers of Africa’s development. Successful education models were highlighted, alongside RUFORUM’s pledge to support 300,000 learners. Participants called for sustainable financing, stronger partnerships and coordinated continental action to expand education opportunities for refugees.

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Why Development Partners Must Bet on TVET to Unlock 72 Million Jobs
23 JUL
Annual General MeetingAfrica

23 JUL, 2026

Why Development Partners Must Bet on TVET to Unlock 72 Million Jobs

At the 21st RUFORUM AGM, TVET leaders from 10 African countries called for sustained investment in technical and vocational education to address youth unemployment. They committed to modernising curricula, strengthening industry partnerships and expanding entrepreneurship while urging governments and development partners to support long-term financing for Africa’s skills and agri-food transformation.

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Zambia Officiates the Pre-Launch of the 22nd RUFORUM Annual General Meeting 2026
22 MAY
Annual General MeetingAfrica

22 MAY, 2026

Zambia Officiates the Pre-Launch of the 22nd RUFORUM Annual General Meeting 2026

14th May 2026, Zambia: “Translating higher agricultural education, innovation, and research into action for Africa’s agricultural transformation and development”, is the official theme for the 2026 Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture’s (RUFORUM) Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was affirmed at a pre-launch event hosted by Copperbelt University (CBU) in Kitwe.

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AGM Press Release in English, Arabic, Portuguese, French
26 MAR
Annual General MeetingAfrica

26 MAR, 2026

AGM Press Release in English, Arabic, Portuguese, French

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) will host its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 30 November to 4 December 2026 in Zambia.

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