New Strategy Seeks to End ‘Ivory Tower’ Mindset in Universities

New strategy seeks to end ‘ivory tower’ mindset in universities

Higher Education Council (HEC) Director General Edward Kadozi says the next five years will lay the foundation for a fundamental transformation of Rwanda’s higher education sector. Under the Higher Education Sector Strategic Plan 2 (HESSP2) 2025–2030, the government of Rwanda is positioning universities and other higher learning institutions (HLIs) as engines of socio-economic transformation, research excellence, and innovation-driven growth. Th…

Rwanda Seeks Private Sector Support to Boost University Research - Rwanda Dispatch News Agency

Rwanda is turning to the private sector to strengthen research and innovation in universities and colleges, officials said Wednesday. Education leaders identified funding shortages, a limited number of researchers, and gaps in expertise as major barriers preventing higher education institutions from addressing societal and economic challenges. Dr. Edward Kadozi, Director General of the Higher Education […] The post Rwanda Seeks Private Sector Su…

Rwandan Universities Challenged to Drive Research and Innovation

Kigali, February 18, 2026 — Rwanda’s higher education sector has been urged to take the lead in driving the country’s research and innovation agenda. Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana says… The post Rwandan Universities Challenged to Drive Research and Innovation appeared first on KT PRESS.