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.
A comprehensive project aimed at advancing renewable energy solutions to promote sustainability and improve energy access in rural and urban communities. This initiative focuses on developing innovative approaches to clean energy generation and distribution.
An innovative initiative leveraging photovoltaic technology to provide efficient irrigation systems for modern agricultural production in greenhouses at CUR. This project demonstrates the practical application of renewable energy in sustainable farming practices.
Empowering Academic Cooperation between Italy and Africa for fostering the quality and effectiveness of higher education systems in a mutual learning environment. This project strengthens educational partnerships and promotes knowledge exchange.
Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with Italy. This comprehensive initiative promotes educational excellence and sustainable development through strategic academic partnerships.
Advancing sustainable mobility and green technologies through academic collaboration in Africa. This project focuses on developing eco-friendly transportation solutions and promoting environmental sustainability in the mobility sector.
Strengthening academic exchange and collaboration through mobility programs for students, lecturers, and administrative staff between CUR and partner universities across Europe. This initiative enhances educational quality through international exposure.
A transformative project that makes visible the variety of perspectives on colonial legacies from teachers, students, youth from civil society organizations (CSOs), and church leaders, as well as curricula in partner institutions across Burundi, Rwanda, and Germany. This initiative promotes critical dialogue and narrative change in decolonization processes.
A transformative project that empowered female students and young women by building their capacity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship. The initiative successfully improved employability and access to decent work opportunities for participants.
Implemented by CUR in partnership with Rwanda Governance Board and UNDP during 2022. This project supported the Government's efforts to respond to COVID-19 and mitigate its economic and social impact on local businesses and household cooperatives in Huye and Gisagara Districts.
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