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James MphandePosted on
7th Nov, 2024
By Mary Mwambongo
Today, the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation (MIIRI) hosted officials from the Sino-Africa Science and Technology Backyard (STB) project at China Agricultural University (CAU).
The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnerships for expanding the STB project, with the possibility of hosting it at MUST.
The STB is a rural innovation hub that connects knowledge with practical applications to promote technological advancement and exchange.
The project primarily focuses on fostering agricultural technology exchanges between China and African countries, as well as building local talent.
Its goal is to help African farmers benefit from Chinaā€™s advanced agricultural technologies, ultimately improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods in African rural communities.
During a meeting with MUST staff, Vice Chancellor Professor Address Malata expressed her gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of such collaborations in advancing the universityā€™s mission.
She said MUST was committed to promoting technology, innovation and entrepreneurship among its students, and the partnership would align with those goals.
Lixing Yuan, Dean of the College of Resources and Environment at CAU, expressed excitement for the potential partnership.
He noted that hosting the STB project at MUST would benefit both local farmers and the universityā€™s students, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and technological innovation.
The project aims to disseminate agricultural technologies through innovative social service models to ensure that smallholder farmers in rural areas can achieve meaningful benefits from farming.
At the meeting, both parties exchanged gifts as a symbol of goodwill and collaboration.
MUST is committed to fostering partnerships that not only support academic excellence but also drive tangible impact in the community.
This collaboration aligns with the universityā€™s mission to enhance innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, particularly in the agricultural sector.
By hosting the STB project, MUST aims to provide students with practical learning opportunities while contributing to the development of sustainable farming practices in Malawi.
The universityā€™s engagement in this initiative emphasises its dedication to addressing local and global challenges through research, technology and entrepreneurship.
During their visit, the officials also toured the MUST campus, including the universityā€™s Technology and Innovation Garage, a hub designed to foster creativity and entrepreneurship among students.
Today, the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation (MIIRI) hosted officials from the Sino-Africa Science and Technology Backyard (STB) project at China Agricultural University (CAU).
The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnerships for expanding the STB project, with the possibility of hosting it at MUST.
The STB is a rural innovation hub that connects knowledge with practical applications to promote technological advancement and exchange.
The project primarily focuses on fostering agricultural technology exchanges between China and African countries, as well as building local talent.
Its goal is to help African farmers benefit from Chinaā€™s advanced agricultural technologies, ultimately improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods in African rural communities.
During a meeting with MUST staff, Vice Chancellor Professor Address Malata expressed her gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of such collaborations in advancing the universityā€™s mission.
She said MUST was committed to promoting technology, innovation and entrepreneurship among its students, and the partnership would align with those goals.
Lixing Yuan, Dean of the College of Resources and Environment at CAU, expressed excitement for the potential partnership.
He noted that hosting the STB project at MUST would benefit both local farmers and the universityā€™s students, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and technological innovation.
The project aims to disseminate agricultural technologies through innovative social service models to ensure that smallholder farmers in rural areas can achieve meaningful benefits from farming.
At the meeting, both parties exchanged gifts as a symbol of goodwill and collaboration.
MUST is committed to fostering partnerships that not only support academic excellence but also drive tangible impact in the community.
This collaboration aligns with the universityā€™s mission to enhance innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, particularly in the agricultural sector.
By hosting the STB project, MUST aims to provide students with practical learning opportunities while contributing to the development of sustainable farming practices in Malawi.
The universityā€™s engagement in this initiative emphasises its dedication to addressing local and global challenges through research, technology and entrepreneurship.
During their visit, the officials also toured the MUST campus, including the universityā€™s Technology and Innovation Garage, a hub designed to foster creativity and entrepreneurship among students.