CONFERENCES AT THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
Conferences at the Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) play a vital role in advancing the University's mission of academic excellence, innovation, and service to society. As a higher learning rooted in Christian values, CUR views conferences as dynamic platforms for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving at local, regional, and international levels.
The primary objective of conferences at CUR is to create spaces where scholars, professionals, policymakers, and community actors can exchange ideas, present research findings, and reflect on contemporary challenges affecting Rwanda, Africa, and the global community. These events promote interdisciplinary engagement, encourage critical thinking, and support evidence-based solutions aligned with sustainable development and ethical responsibility.
For the University, conferences strengthen academic visibility, foster institutional partnerships, and enhance research output and innovation. For science, they contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge, stimulate debate, and inspire further research. Academic and administrative staff benefit through professional development, networking, and exposure to best practices, while students gain valuable learning opportunities, mentorship, and inspiration for academic and career growth.
Beyond the campus, CUR conferences positively impact the wider community by sharing expertise, informing public dialogue, and supporting social, economic, and human development. Through conferences, CUR affirms its commitment to knowledge in service of humanity.
CUR TAKES A MAJOR LEAP FORWARD
A HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR OPENS A NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION
The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) has reached an exciting new milestone by hosting its First International Research and Capacity-Building Seminar on 2nd and 3rd December 2025. This landmark event, organized together with the African Educational Pact Institute, clearly shows that CUR is becoming one of the fastest-growing universities in Africa. The seminar focused on an inspiring theme: "Responsibilities of Theologians toward the Church, Society, and the University."
Under the patronage of: His Eminence Antoine Cardinal KAMBANDA
Distinguished Speakers:
- Prof. Jean-Paul NIYIGENA, African Educational Pact Institute
- Rev. Prof. Leo LEFEBURE, Georgetown University, USA
- Sr. Prof. Ana Thea FILIPOVIC, University of Zagreb, Croatia
- Rev. Prof. François NDZANA, Catholic University of Central Africa, Cameroon
For two days, participants shared inspiring ideas, built new academic connections, and shaped a strong vision for the future of research and education at CUR. The seminar also boosted the university's efforts to grow international partnerships and develop innovative master's programs.
With this successful event, CUR shows that it is a dynamic, ambitious, and globally minded university; one that empowers its students, encourages research, and works closely with international partners.
The journey has begun, and CUR is ready to shine even brighter.
Catholic University of Rwanda Hosts Hybrid GreenTech Mobility Project Kick-off Meeting and Seminar on Community Environmental Health
The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) successfully hosted the Kick-off Meeting of the GreenTech Mobility Project alongside a high-level seminar on Assessing the Community Environmental Health Programme in Relation to the Global Gateway Priorities and Rwanda's Development Agenda on 7 August 2026.
The event was conducted in a hybrid format, bringing together participants both in person at the University's main campus in Huye and online from partner institutions, thereby strengthening international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The seminar brought together representatives of academic and administrative staff, students, industry partners, and officials responsible for environmental affairs in Huye District. It provided a platform to officially launch the GreenTech Mobility Project while fostering dialogue on strengthening Community Environmental Health education through alignment with the European Union Global Gateway Strategy, Rwanda's Vision 2050, the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), and national sustainable development priorities.
The programme featured presentations on the GreenTech Mobility Project, curriculum alignment opportunities, strategic partnerships, international mobility, research collaboration, and the project's financial framework. Participants also engaged in interactive discussions and group work, culminating in a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the Community Environmental Health Programme and the formulation of strategic recommendations for its future development.
The seminar reaffirmed CUR's commitment to academic excellence, internationalization, innovation, and sustainable development through strong national and international partnerships. It also marked an important milestone in implementing the GreenTech Mobility Project by promoting capacity building, research collaboration, staff and student mobility, and the development of curricula that respond to emerging environmental and public health challenges.
The recommendations adopted during the seminar will guide future programme improvements and strengthen the contribution of the Community Environmental Health Programme to Rwanda's development agenda and the broader objectives of the European Union's Global Gateway Strategy.
