With an increased budget for mobility and capacity building projects between African and European universities, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild will organise an info session on 7 October to provide a detailed presentation of the different programmes and actions available, focusing on opportunities at doctoral level (Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme).
Programme:
11:00 Welcome and introduction by Ernest Aryeetey, Secretary-General, ARUA
11:05 Erasmus+ calls (Capacity Building in Higher Education)
- Deirdre Lennan, International Cooperation Officer - Africa, DG EAC
- Q&A session moderated by Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General, The Guild
11:50 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions calls (Staff Exchanges, Doctoral Networks)
- Claire Morel, Head of Unit, DG EAC
- Audrey Arfi, Head of Sector, REA
- Nancy Dzokoto-Pomenya, Project Advisor, REA
- Berha Vizcarra Mir, Project Advisor, REA
- Q&A session moderated by Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General, The Guild
12:50 Next steps and useful tips
- Deirdre Lennan, International Cooperation Officer - Africa, DG EAC
- Julie leprêtre, Policy Officer, DG EAC
12:55 Closing remarks by Ernest Aryeetey, Secretary-General, ARUA
13:00 End of the webinar