We are pleased to invite you to the next session in our Open Science Webinar Series, co-organized by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives, and supported by the African Open Science Platform (AOSP).
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CAT / 9:00 AM EST
🎙️ Speakers:
- Mzime Murisa – EPIC-Africa Program Coordinator
- Gavin Luter – Managing Director, EPIC-Network
🌍 Topic:
Connecting Higher Education with Local Communities: Examples from the EPIC Africa Network
In this session, the EPIC team will share:
- An overview of the EPIC Model, which connects universities with local authorities
- Case studies of impact from African contexts
- Practical strategies for integrating sustainability and outreach into research and teaching
- How to overcome institutional barriers to community engagement
🔗 Register here:
https://ubuntunet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SmeosmDuQ5SLMgSkvYNTuQ
We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on advancing university-community partnerships for sustainable development in Africa.