PBL-BioAfrica

Reforming bio-entrepreneurship education in sub-Saharan Africa 🎓🌳💧
Part of the #heiici programme funded by @EDUFI_HigherEd
#PBL #entrepreneurship #bioeconomy

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Happening now is a panel discussion on the 'potential of PBL in fostering innovation through academia-industry linkages.'

This session is live on YouTube and you can follow through at https://t.co/zjeQgasKlX

#NIW2022

[C4DLab @C4DLab]

Today in pictures😍

Panel Discussion featuring @PBioafrica project lead Dr. Eija Laitinen, @sci_uon SNR Lecturer Dr. Sam Ruhiu, @uonbi Innovation Fellow @lydiahnyaboe, Andrew Masila of @SafaricomPLC, @ChirchirEmmy of @FCDOGovUK and Prof. Francis Mulaa, Dean @UONFST
#NIW2022

[C4DLab @C4DLab]

Happy International Women's Day from our power team at the PBL BioAfrica/University of Nairobi Innovation Fellowship. Today we celebrate all the women♀️ across the globe using innovation in agri-entrepreneurship.
Hugs🫂 from team @PBioafrica @uonbi @AaltoUniversity
#IWD2022

[C4DLab @C4DLab]

Today the Kenyan team convenes once gain to define the problem Version 1.0.
The fellows are creating a business model for new bean varieties developed by researchers and scientists at the University of Nairobi. This is part of the ongoing @PBioafrica project.
#Commercialization

[C4DLab @C4DLab]

Happy new week from the @uonbi Innovation Fellowship/@PBioafrica ☺️.Today we are joined by Prof. Kimenju and John Maina from the Intellectual Property Management Office. The 2 are here to paint a picture of the current situation with commercialization of IP at UoN.

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

"Integrating #PBL in #bioeconomy education will produce a competent graduate who has the knowledge, skill and attitude to address economic, environmental and social issues."

Excellent presentation by prof Yambayamba at the #AfricaHEWeek2021
@ruforumsec

https://t.co/QRbAu0FPDL

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Presenting PBL-BioAfrica at the @ruforumsec Triennial Conference in Benin!

"Our aims for promoting #PBL, #entrepreneurship and #InclusiveEducation were found interesting and thought-provoking" – Dr. Eija Laitinen, Project Manager

#AfricaHEWeek2021 @ruforumsec #heiici

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

We will launch an open university concept in Kenya and Zambia to make quality bio-entrepreneurship education accessible for all. To get started, we are investigating the starting point in #Kenya in collaboration with @Fidainfo.

#education

https://t.co/MeIOfUoLIN

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

Teaching for the 21st century requires less time looking in the rear view mirror, but having the vision of the road ahead of you

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

Project works are done for now. This international collaboration has been great experience to all of us. Thanks to all who participated!

#hamkinafrica #PBL #teamwork #bioeconomy

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

Today is national e-waste day. According to the UN, in 2021 each person on planet will produce 7.6 kg of e-waste. Did you know that less than 18% of that waste is currently being recycled? Picture: Goltz A.

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Students participating the first #PBL challenge have actively blogging about their experiences about international project work.
Read all student blog posts: https://t.co/mEPo9t969J

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

PBL-BioAfrica At the start of something new https://t.co/aY5qkUiXi4

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Pros and cons of working over a network:
+Don´t have to travel
+Lower carbon footprint
+Online meetings beat physical distance
+Better and more efficient use of time
-Network problems
-Emotions are harder to see
-Different time zones
-Difference of accents and pronunciation

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

Next week we will publish a blog post in which we will tell you about different perspectives on how different cultures manage to work together online.
Read all blog posts related to this project from: https://t.co/gCO7yk9EVC
#hamkinafrica #PBL #teamwork #bioeconomy

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

Before you assume anything about anyone, stop and think. Appearance does not indicate which country each is from and it is wrong to make assumptions about others based on it. So if you're unsure, you'd rather ask than assume.
#hamkinafrica #PBL #teamwork #bioeconomy

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Working life today is international, and engineers need expertise in international projects and language skills. However, the most important skill needed in international projects is understanding of different cultures.
#hamkinafrica #PBL #teamwork #bioeconomy

[PBL-BioAfrica @PBioafrica]

Our team consists of 5 Finnish students from HAMK, 1 exchange student from HSRW, and 5 Kenyan students from 2 different universities JKUAT, and SEKU.

We will tell you about different cultures through teamwork. Our project is research sustainable solutions for aluminium in Kenya.

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"Our goal is the same. To help better our future."

Students working on solid waste management in #Zambia share their thoughts on virtual #teamwork across continents in a blog post:
https://t.co/kxI0W2x1Gp

#PBL #HAMKinAfrica #circulareconomy

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You will hear more about the study topics in the coming weeks.

We wish all Biotechnology and Food Engineering students a rewarding academic year and good luck for their autumn studies!

#HAMKinafrica #teamwork #PBL #sustainable #bioeconomy #greenworld

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We encourage you to explore and to do a variety carbon footprint tests! The tests are interesting and indicative! We will pay more attention to a smarter consumption in the future!

#HAMKinafrica #PBL #sustainable #carbonfootprint #bioeconomy #climate