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IURA Projects

Research & Innovation in Action

IURA's diverse portfolio of research projects demonstrates our commitment to addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions, international collaboration, and sustainable development initiatives.

9
Ongoing Projects
2
Completed Projects
10+
Partner Institutions
500+
Direct Beneficiaries
Ongoing

UNITAFRICA

Empowering Academic Cooperation between Italy and Africa for fostering the quality and effectiveness of higher education systems in a mutual learning environment.

2023-2026
Italy & Africa
Ongoing

Solar Water Pumping for Modern Agriculture

An innovative initiative leveraging photovoltaic technology to provide efficient irrigation systems for modern agricultural production in greenhouses at CUR.

2023-2025
CUR Campus
Ongoing

Erasmus+ KA171: Staff and Students Mobility

Strengthening academic exchange and collaboration through mobility programs for students, lecturers, and administrative staff between CUR and partner universities across Europe.

2023-2026
Europe & Rwanda
Ongoing

NISHATI

A comprehensive project aimed at advancing renewable energy solutions to promote sustainability and improve energy access in rural and urban communities.

2024-2026
Rwanda
Ongoing

GreenTech Mobility Project

Advancing sustainable mobility and green technologies through academic collaboration in Africa.

2024-2026
Africa
Ongoing

ACHIEVIT Project

Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with Italy.

2024-2027
Africa & Italy
Ongoing

Dealing with Legacies of Colonisation and Changing Narrative in Decolonization Processes (DeCoDe)

A transformative project that makes visible the variety of perspectives on colonial legacies from teachers, students, youth from civil society organizations, and church leaders.

2024-2027
Burundi, Germany & Rwanda
Ongoing

ACADEMIC MOBILITY BETWEEN CUR AND NLA UNIVERSITY, NORWAY

The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) has strengthened its partnership with NLA University College to promote student and staff exchanges, research collaboration, and academic development. The partnership will enhance international learning opportunities, support inclusive education, and strengthen global competencies for students and staff.

2026-2027
Rwanda
Ongoing

RWANDA–POLAND THEOLOGICAL INNOVATION

The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR), in strategic partnership with Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW), is launching a transformative international project under the NAWA KATAMARAN Program to co-develop a joint Master’s degree in Theology.

2026-2027
Rwanda, Poland
Completed

Supporting Young Women and Girls in STEM & Entrepreneurship

A transformative project that empowered female students and young women by building their capacity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship.

2021-2023
Rwanda
Completed

Supporting Cultural and Creative Cooperation Affected by COVID-19

Implemented by CUR in partnership with Rwanda Governance Board and UNDP during 2022. This project supported efforts to respond to COVID-19 and mitigate its impact.

2022-2022
Huye & Gisagara

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