GCUA 2030 student engagement highlighted at NMU's Research Week 2025
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) held its annual Research Week 2025 under the theme “Transformative Knowledge for a Just, Sustainable and Innovative Africa.” The event provided a platform to share research achievements, support emerging scholars, and deepen local and international partnerships.
A session facilitated by Dr John Mashayamombe from NMU’s International Office focused on the university’s engagement with the Global Challenges University Alliance (GCUA 2030). Dr. Paul Egan, GCUA 2030 Coordinator from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), presented on GCUA's online sustainability courses and Climate Action Challenge, as well as its annual PhD Thesis Award competition.
NMU students Fundile Nyaweni – winner of the GCUA 2030 Award 2024 – alongside Sandiso Ngwenya, Aphiwe Magaya, and Desire Dushimimana from the University of Rwanda, shared their experiences participating in GCUA 2030 initiatives, in cluding the GCUA Award and Climate Action Challenge (led by Dr. Sheila Holmes, SLU). They spoke about the benefits of working across disciplines and cultures in the international learning environment afforded by GCUA, and how these opportunities have expanded their research skills and professional networks.
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