EU-Africa: Developing excellent research and talent together

EU-AFRICA
Developing excellent research and talent together

4 June 2024, 08:30-14:00 CET

Dr. Ahmed Maalel, the regional representative of EURAXESS Africa, recently had the privilege of participating in a significant event as the Keynote Speaker: "EU-AFRICA Developing Research Excellence and Talent Together." Hosted by the EuroTech Universities Alliance on June 4, 2024, from 08:30 to 14:00 CET, the event served as a platform to showcase collaborative efforts between Europe and Africa in Research and Innovation.

EURAXESS Africa was honored to highlight these joint initiatives and foster closer ties between the two regions in the field of Research and Innovation.

A special acknowledgment goes to the organizing team for orchestrating such an exceptional event. The event's high-quality presentations and engaging discussions left a profound impact on all attendees, including myself.

In conclusion, the event underscored the pivotal role of collaboration as the bedrock of success.

For those who missed it, you can view the event streaming at:  Here

**EuroTech Universities Alliance is a strategic partnership of leading European universities of science and technology joining forces to build a strong, sustainable, sovereign, and resilient Europe. We collaborate in research, education, innovation, and administration. 

08:30 REGISTRATION

09:00 WELCOME

• Tatiana Panteli, Head of EuroTech Brussels Office
• Matteo Gatti, Senior Researcher, Irradiated Solids Lab, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and Lead of the EuroTech Working Group on EU-Africa collaboration

09:15 EU-AFRICA COLLABORATION INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

• Ahmed Maalel, Regional Representative for EURAXESS Africa

09:30 DEVELOPING TALENT

Showcase presentations, followed by a panel discussion

• Hicham El Habti, President, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
• Walter Timo de Vries, Professor Land Management and Academic Coordinator of TUM.Africa, Technical University of Munich
• Claire Morel, Head of Unit – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission
• Matteo Gatti, Senior Researcher, Irradiated Solids Lab, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and Lead of the EuroTech Working Group on EU-Africa collaboration
• Andreas Mortensen, Associate Vice President for Research, EPFL

11:00 COFFEE BREAK

11:30 THE GREEN TRANSITION

• Maram Ali Ahmed, Postdoctoral Fellow at École Polytechnique/National Ribat University/Al Neelain University

Panel discussion

• Hélène Charton, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European Commission
• Vanessa Miani, Policy Analyst Asia, Africa, MENA and External Relations, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
• Emmanuel Nakouné, Scientific Director, Institut Pasteur de Bangui
• Mariana Rufino, Chair of Livestock Systems, Technical University of Munich
• Kirsten Thomsen, Head of Research Secretariat, DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark

13:00 NETWORKING LUNCH

With poster exhibition