The value of science diplomacy: African PhD students benefit from academic collaboration between Africa and the Netherlands

Thokozani Simelane; Emmanuel Ojo; Thulisile Ncamsile Mphambukeli; R. Kamerling; Lia van Wesenbeeck

The value of science diplomacy: African PhD students benefit from academic collaboration between Africa and the Netherlands

Thokozani Simelane, Emmanuel Ojo^*, Thulisile Ncamsile Mphambukeli, R. Kamerling, Lia van Wesenbeeck

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Abstract

The HSRC, in collaboration with several African academic institutions, social partners and Dutch universities, is fostering scientific collaboration between Africa and the Netherlands. This partnership is enhancing research opportunities for African PhD students, including three from South Africa, who have been selected to conduct research in the Netherlands. They are part of the Graduate Research on Worldwide Challenges (GROW) Programme, which focuses on finding solutions to pressing United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). By Thokozani Simelane, Emmanuel Ojo, Thulisile Mphambukeli, Roel Kamerling and Lia van Wesenbeeck.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-37
Journal	HSRC Review
Volume	23
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2025

Keywords

Science diplomacy
GROW Project
Interdisciplinarity
Intersectoral
International

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South Africa

UN SDGs

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The value of science diplomacy: African PhD students benefit from academic collaboration between Africa and the Netherlands

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