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Between 13 and 17 October 2025 , the International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS) hosted a joint study visit of the FOSTER and UPSCALE projects in Slovenia. The event brought together representatives from Kenya, Tanzania, Europe, and other regions , offering a vibrant platform for collaboration, exchange of experiences, and joint promotion of open science and academic excellence. The FOSTER project (Fostering Open Science [...]

The FOSTER project is transforming the future of science and education in Kenya and Tanzania through digital inclusion, collaborative research, and responsible innovation. VU Amsterdam promotes open science globally and integrates its values into practice. From 16-20 June 2025, they will be hosting Open Science Week with delegates from VU (staff and students), and partners [...]

Within the annual MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf International Conference, held from 21 to 24 May 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, and organized by ISSBS, Slovenia, and its partners, the Erasmus+ project Fostering digital transformation of science in Kenya and Tanzania (FOSTER) was presented to approximately 220 participants—around 140 attended in person in Bangkok, and 80 joined [...]

The FOSTER project continues to gain visibility across our partner institutions’ platforms. Stories highlighting our collaborative efforts in digital transformation, inclusive research, and capacity building are being shared widely. Check out some of the recent features: International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS), posted on their LinkedIn page: 🔗 View the post – ISSSBS – [...]

FOSTER Project Open Science Forum, Edition 1 By Grace Mbogo At the inaugural Open Science Forum held on 24–25 April 2025 in Nairobi, legislative partners, higher education stakeholders, leaders in research, policy influencers, and open science pioneers convened under the FOSTER Project to champion a transformative vision: a contextually grounded Open Science ecosystem for Sub-Saharan [...]