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[Zaragoza, Spain] A mobility and capacity-building visit under the three-year FOSTER Project, Co-funded by the ‘European Union through the ERASMUS + programme’ under the Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) Action brought together representatives from universities in Kenya and Tanzania to the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM). The visit, which was collaboratively [...]

Through the FOSTER project, partner universities set out to understand what the transformation to Open Science looks like in practice and not just in theory. They explored real institutions that are already implementing it at scale. Five universities in Kenya and Tanzania: Daystar University, Garissa University, St. Paul’s University, the University of Dar es Salaam, [...]

[Ljubljana, Slovenia] Within the annual MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf International Conference, held from 21 to 23 May 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 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 250 participants, including around 150 onsite attendees and 100 [...]

By Dr. Lydia Radoli: FOSTER Project Communication and Visibility Officer [Dar es Salaam, Tanzania] The second Open Science Forum (OSF2), convened at the University of Dar es Salaam from 23rd to 24th April 2026 under the three-year FOSTER Project Co-funded by the ‘European Union through the ERASMUS + programme’ under the Capacity Building for Higher [...]

By Dr. Lydia Radoli, Communication and Visibility Officer FOSTER Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Scholars, researchers, and institutional leaders from across Africa and Europe convened in Dar es Salaam between 21–22 April 2026 for the 2nd Consortium Meeting (CM2) of the three-year FOSTER Project, Co-funded by the ‘European Union through the ERASMUS + programme’ under [...]

[From Left to Right] Prof. Rafael Gonzalez University of Zaragoza, Prof. David Kalaba ESAMI, Sergio Salinas Vice Rector Internationalization UNIZAR, Vice Chancellor Daystar University Prof. Laban Ayiro and EU FOSTER Project Coordinator Ms. Grace Mbogo during the mobility in Zaragoza- Spain By Dr. Lydia Radoli: FOSTER Project Communication and Visibility Officer [Zaragoza, Spain] Universities from [...]

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 – [...]