Muni University has launched its part in Advancing Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity through Equitable African–Danish University Partnerships (ASAP-Bio), with Aarhus University (Denmark), Debre Berhan University (Ethiopia), the University of Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya).
The programme is funded under Denmark’s Knowledge and Innovation Programme. It runs from 2026 to 2030, with scholarship activities continuing to 2032.
- 28 fully funded MSc scholarships at Aarhus University for East African students
- 10 medium-term and 15 short-term research visits
- Summer schools for 171 participants between 2027 and 2032
- At least 50% female participation
- 5–8 jointly developed MSc modules in Integrated Sustainable Animal Production Systems
Dr. Robert Onzima, Head of the Department of Animal Science, called it a significant milestone for staff capacity, research and international collaboration.