Meet the team
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Meet Turku University of Applied Sciences
As a multidisciplinary community of 12 000 experts, we thrive in attributing to the success of our partners and working life. At the core of all our activities is Innopeda®, a unique pedagogical method developed at Turku UAS. It emphasizes the viewpoints of RDI and working life, providing skills for independent thinking, effective communication and international activities.
Mari Lahti
Content Leader
Mari Berglund
Content Expert
Joonas Korhonen
Content Expert
Tiina Murto
Content Expert
Arina Ventelä
Project Manager
Genesis Chorwe
Project Lead KUHeS
Japhet Myaba
Project Researcher/Coordinator
Elizabeth Chodzaza
Project Researcher
Linda Kayere
Grants Accountant
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Meet Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is a comprehensive health and allied sciences higher learning public institution. The aim of the University is to impart knowledge and produce transferable skills through teaching and learning, research, consultancy and application of knowledge, skills and aptitudes to meet professional needs of society at national, regional and global levels. The University specifically trains health professionals such as nurses, midwives, medical doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, nutritionists and biomedical scientists/lab technologists at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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Meet International University of Management
We focus on developing quality human capital to drive Africa’s transformation. With a continent in need of productive skills, we tackle the challenge of fostering sustainable economic growth. We go beyond knowledge, instilling ethics and a positive attitude in our graduates. Equipped with adaptable skills, they are ready to thrive in the global village.
Prof. Agnes van Dyk
Co-Principal Investigator
Prof Stephanie van der Walt
Principal Investigator
Rulien Nortje
Grant/Project Manager/Financial Officer
Lily Bethencourt
WP3 co-leader
Lucas Miakinen
Developer, application
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Meet Riga Technical University
RTU is focused on becoming a third generation university that not only provides high quality education, but also conducts advanced research and ensures innovation and technology transfer, practically implementing scientific discoveries. In the faculties of RTU it is possible to obtain high quality education not only in engineering, but also in social sciences and humanities.
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Meet University of Zambia
The University of Zambia (UNZA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 66 of 1965. The first intake of students took place on 17th March 1966. The motto of the University, SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE has guided the development of the University since its inception.
Prof. Patricia Katowa-Mukwato
Project lead UNZA
Dr Ruth Wahila
Project Manager
Brenda Sianchapa
Project Researcher
Kabwe Chitundu
Project Researcher
Elizabeth Chilufya Chisulo
Project Accountant
Prof. Louise Pretorius
Co-Principal Investigator
Prof. Hans Justus Amukugo
Principal Investigator
Saara Kamati
Grant/Project Manager
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Meet University of Namibia
The University of Namibia (UNAM), is the country’s premier institution of tertiary education. It consists of four faculties and 12 campuses country-wide. This outreach makes UNAM a truly community-based institution, renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding research, and community development projects. It is a diverse institution with a student population from 41 countries around the world. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of over 30 000.
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Meet Mulungushi University
Founded in 2008, Mulungushi University is the youngest of the three public universities in Zambia. It is made up of three campuses; the Great North Road Campus, The Kabwe Town Campus and the Livingstone Medical School located inside Livingstone General Hospital.
Prof. Lonia Mwape
Project lead MU
Dr Concepta Kwaleyela
Project co-lead MU
Jamia Kabungo
Researcher
Jeane Banda
Researcher
Dickson Samu
Project Financial Officer
Evanthia Sakellari
UNIWA’s project manager, content expert, WP5 Lead
Areti Lagiou
Content Expert
Christos Prapas
Content Expert
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Meet University of West Attica
UNIWA is a dynamic and constantly evolving institution that strives to fulfill its vision and mission, and to achieve its goals investing in the development of modern teaching methods, adapted to students’ needs and responsive to competitive labor market and society requirements, as well as in its modern facilities and infrastructure (i.e., teaching resources, classrooms, laboratories/workshops, scientific equipment).
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Meet Catholic University of Malawi
The Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) is an institution of higher learning accredited by the National Council for Higher Education. The Mission of the Catholic University of Malawi is to contribute to the integral development of the nation through vocation training, academic courses and research activities that are tailored to most critical needs of the nation and the Catholic Church.
Omero. G. Mwale
Lead Person / Project Manager
Amon Michael Dzonzi
Accountant
Ester Kungwimba
Project Reseacher
Susan Sundu
Project Reseacher
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Meet the Steering Group
Steering Group (SG): a governing body consisting of representatives from all countries, representing different types of actors (university administrations, stakeholders etc.). SG will monitor project progress, assess activity outcomes and advise on decisions.
| Country | Organisation | Steering Group member |
| Finland | Turku UAS | Prof. Andre Sourander |
| Greece | UNIWA | Prof. Anastasia Barbouni |
| Latvia | RTU | Mr Ivars Miezis |
| Malawi | KUHeS | Mr Anthony Sefasi |
| Malawi | CUNIMA | Dr Henry Shamu |
| Namibia | UNAM | Dr Hilde Nashandi |
| Namibia | IUM | Mrs Elise Venter |
| Zambia | UNZA | Mr Gabriel Lungu |
| Zambia | MU | Ms Nancy Namukolo Wamundila |