Today, the final conference of the SHARE_Africa project brought together academic leaders, institutional representatives, and students to reflect on the outcomes of a significant initiative in international higher education cooperation.

Launched in 2019 by a consortium of six major Italian universities, with the support of the Ministry of University and Research and the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), SHARE_Africa was designed to strengthen collaboration between Italian and African higher education institutions. The project promotes innovative, transnational approaches to education, with activities spanning from North Africa to Sub-Saharan regions.

The conference program included institutional addresses and contributions from representatives of partner universities and international stakeholders, alongside the participation of students involved in the project. A key moment of the event was the awarding of certificates to African students, recognizing their academic achievements within the SHARE_Africa framework.

Discussions during the central roundtable focused on the project’s results, particularly its blended learning programs and the development of long-term academic partnerships. A major objective highlighted was the creation of a transnational Italian campus in Africa, aimed at delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and advanced training programs in collaboration with local institutions.

Earlier sessions also provided an opportunity for PhD students and program coordinators to share feedback on their academic and research experiences, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the initiative and the strengthening of its academic network.

Overall, SHARE_Africa represents an important step toward building sustainable educational partnerships, enhancing local expertise, and fostering new professional opportunities, while addressing the challenges of brain drain and supporting shared development between Italy and Africa.

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