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Rwanda-Nordic Alumni Network: Connecting Students, Alumni & the Rwandan Community Across the Nordics 2026
The Embassy of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries invites Rwandan students, graduates and alumni from the Nordics to the Rwanda-Nordic Alumni Network webinar.
🗓 Date: 2 October 2026
🕓 Time: 16:00 to 18:00 (Nordic time)
💻 Format: Online webinar
This is a chance to connect with fellow students and alumni, reflect on two decades of Rwanda-Nordic partnership, and shape how our community works together in the years ahead. The program includes opening remarks, a discussion on two decades of partnership, keynote speakers, Q&A, and resolutions.
Hosted by Ambassador Dr. Diane Gashumba, Ambassador of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries, with Rwandan community leaders from Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Our speakers:
🔹 Hon. Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, Minister of Youth and Arts, Rwanda
🔹 Dr. Florence Uwamahoro, Ag. Director General, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB)
🔹 Queen Iradukunda, Student, University of Gothenburg
🔹 Mr. Senghor Nkuliza, Mathematics and Physics teacher, RCFF Finland
Whether you are still studying, recently graduated, or have been part of the Nordic community for years, we would love to have you with us. Please share this with Rwandan students and alumni in your network.
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/mrxkmey9
✉️ Questions: [email protected]
#RwandaNordics20 #RwandaNordicAlumniNetwork #Rwanda #Nordics #Alumni #Diaspora
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Later today, our Vice Chancellor Prof. Kayihura Muganga Didas received a courtesy call from Ambassador-Designate H.E. Henrik Nilsson of @SwedeninRW and his delegation.
They reflected on 24 years of impactful collaboration through @URSwedenProgram in research, capacity building and institutional enhancement.
Amb. Henrik commended the Program’s achievements and efforts to build strong affiliated networks that will support its long-term sustainability and impact.
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In just 6 days, our Maths & Statistics Sub-program will celebrate 3 PhD candidates defending their theses at @Uni_Rwanda. They're the 1st candidates to defend under our 5 established PhD programs at UR. More are coming in other programs. We couldn’t be prouder! Best of luck!
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Opening the workshop, Prof. Etienne Ruvebana, Senior Research Coordinator of the @URSwedenProgram, emphasized that the initiative reflects the country's confidence in UR's capacity to generate #research that advances national priorities.
He encouraged researchers to go beyond academic publications by translating their findings into policy briefs that provide evidence for informed decision-making and create meaningful impact in society.
Turning evidence into solutions that transform lives!
Our researchers and facilitators from partner institutions are gathered for a #PolicyBrief Workshop aimed at strengthening the translation of #research findings into actionable policy recommendations.
The workshop brings together UR researchers managing various research grants to explore how evidence-based results can be developed into policy briefs that inform decision-making and drive societal change at national, regional, and global levels.
Much appreciation to the @URSwedenProgram for supporting this important initiative and for its continued contribution to advancing research through the provision of numerous research grants.
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Good news to kick off the weekend!
We are delighted to celebrate the successful doctoral thesis defenses of our staff members Dr. Brigitte Mukarunyana and Dr. Albert Ndagijimana, who earned their PhDs from Umeå University through the @URSwedenProgram
Dr. Mukarunyana’s research presents an innovative and sustainable approach to water treatment by transforming agricultural waste into effective materials for water purification.
Dr. Ndagijimana’s study on childhood stunting in Rwanda’s Northern Province sheds light on the underlying drivers of malnutrition and provides evidence to support localized, family-centered interventions that can improve child nutrition outcomes.
Congratulations to both researchers on this remarkable achievement. We appreciate their impactful contributions and look forward to seeing their findings translated into solutions that benefit communities in #Rwanda and beyond!
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Today, Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Raymond Ndikumana chaired @URSwedenProgram Annual Dialogue Meeting (#ADM). The meeting brought together UR Management, @SwedeninRW, UR researchers and counterparts from 14 Swedish universities for an online discussion on current achievements and future collaboration.
The 🇷🇼& 🇸🇪 bilateral research program has so far supported 106 PhD graduates and 53 ongoing PhD students, while funding more than 100 research and innovation projects. Over the past 24 years, the programme has played a significant role in strengthening the research environment at UR, with impact extending to individuals, the institution, and Rwanda as a whole.
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Thank you for your support, findings from this study will contribute to Rwanda’s 2029 target of achieving a 50% reduction in childhood stunting. @Uni_Rwanda @URSwedenProgram @lunduniversity #GeoAI
🚨Rwanda’s childhood stunting crisis has local hotspots—Western/Northern provinces hit hardest! 🌍 Hybrid spatial AI outperforms global models to map risks: 2% toilet-less homes = highest stunting risk; 85% men’s education = lowest. 1683 views & counting! #StuntingSolutions #SpatialML #GlobalHealth #RwandaData #AIforGood Link[doi.org/10.1080/10095020.202…]
ALT Figure 12. The spatial variation of the local feature importance. Spatial variation in %; local feature importance according to the mean decrease accuracy.
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Award-winning research by Gilbert Shyaka is highlighting how international #Innovation hubs are shaping Africa’s innovation ecosystem. His paper on Norrsken Hub East Africa earned the Best Paper Award at the 2026 Africa Academy of Management Conference in #Casablanca, emphasizing how globally connected hubs can strengthen entrepreneurship, mobilize venture capital, and help African startups scale beyond borders.
Conducted as part of his @URSwedenProgram PhD program, the study offers timely lessons for policymakers on international–local collaboration, innovation infrastructure, and inclusive growth reinforcing #Rwanda’s vision for a vibrant, globally linked innovation ecosystem.🔗 bit.ly/4aHlNHi
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Another impressive study by Emmanuel Ngendahayo, a PhD candidate at @lunduniversity #Sweden, is uncovering hidden risks and revealing how #groundwatercan be better protected. His research will generate critical evidence to guide #policymakers in designing safer water supply systems and strengthening groundwater protection; directly improving public health, agriculture, and climate resilience.
This impactful work is made possible through the @URSwedenProgram, a key enabler of 🇷🇼 & 🇸🇪 research collaboration, empowering young scientists to deliver solutions for national and community development. bit.ly/3LCZxVp
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Very productive meetings between the University of Rwanda and Swedish partners!
We had the pleasure of spending meaningful time engaging in rich conversations around societal-issues-driven research and innovation.
We were truly delighted to exchange ideas with our partners from Team Europe, @chalmersuniv , @goteborgsuni ,The GoCo, and the @karolinskainst . These moments reflected the strength of the trusted collaboration between Rwanda and the European Union, and Sweden in particular firmly supported by @Sida, a long-standing partner that continues to help transform bold ideas into real impact.
A heartfelt thank you to Karin Tegmark, Swedish Ambassador for Global Health, Professor Annika Östman Wernerson, President of Karolinska Institute, Cecilia Edebo, CEO of Sahlgrenska Science Park, Chalmers University of Technology for the warm hospitality and inspiring conversations.
We left Gothenburg feeling inspired, and energized and ready to continue this journey together toward advancing global health, innovation, and shared impact!
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Kudos Dr. Nduwayezu and the Lund University for providing a tool for data-driven stunting management.
Another proud moment for @URSwedenProgram!
Congratulations to Dr. Gilbert Nduwayezu, who has successfully defended his PhD at @lunduniversity in #Sweden.
His research uses advanced #GeoAI tools to understand why child stunting differs from one community to another. This work gives #Rwanda more accurate, local-level information that can help leaders plan better nutrition programs, especially in rural areas where data is often limited.
This achievement shows how 🇷🇼 &🇸🇪 bilateral research partnership directly contributing to healthier families and stronger communities in Rwanda.
Proud of you, Dr. Gilbert!
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Another proud moment for @URSwedenProgram!
Congratulations to Dr. Gilbert Nduwayezu, who has successfully defended his PhD at @lunduniversity in #Sweden.
His research uses advanced #GeoAI tools to understand why child stunting differs from one community to another. This work gives #Rwanda more accurate, local-level information that can help leaders plan better nutrition programs, especially in rural areas where data is often limited.
This achievement shows how 🇷🇼 &🇸🇪 bilateral research partnership directly contributing to healthier families and stronger communities in Rwanda.
Proud of you, Dr. Gilbert!
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The drive for research interdisciplinarity continues!
In collaboration with @URSwedenProgram, today we convened another research-focused discussion, bringing together our researchers and key stakeholders to discuss findings on #undernutrition among children, the challenges, and potential solutions.
The session brought together participants from @unicefrw, @RBCRwanda, @SwedeninRW, and @Rwanda_Child, generating yet more evidence to strengthen nutrition interventions.
This initiative aligns with our mandate to foster dialogues that inform policy and practice; ultimately supporting the implementation of Rwanda’s #NST2.
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@SLU_ruraldev @URSwedenProgram what a pleasure to lead together with Rwanda in Sweden, our SLU students interested in international rural development issues. This year our team projects address cross-cutting issues with a focus on #Rwanda Thank you Ambassador Dr Diane Gashumba
First Counsellor @G_Umutesi welcomed students from Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary & France, visiting with Prof. @LinleyCKarltun. They discussed Rwanda’s rise after the Genocide against the Tutsi, and choosing unity, responsibility & thinking big for a better future.
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Over the past weeks, in partnership with @Uni_Rwanda and @URSwedenProgram, we conducted research across Gakenke, Nyagatare, Nyanza, Ngororero, and Nyarugenge districts to assess the #YAhealthApp’s usability, acceptability, and influence on young people’s SRHR and mental health.
Findings will guide the scale-up of youth-centered digital health innovations, improving access to reliable information and services in Rwanda and beyond.
Grateful to all partners who contributed to the development of YAhealth. 💙
@RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @UR_CMHS @unicefrw @UKinRwanda
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Wow, wow, wow 🤩
Heartfelt congratulations to Hon. @jnabdallah for this great achievement! Your PhD is an inspiration for the Young and Less-young ones! 😉😍
The @URSwedenProgram is having such a transformative impact! #Rwanda
Best news to start the weekend! 🎉
Under the @URSwedenProgram, Minister of Youth and Arts Jean Nepo Utumatwishima adds to #Rwanda's growing critical mass of PhD holders following his successful doctoral defense at Gothenburg University, #Sweden.
Originally a medical doctor, Dr Utumatwishima, PhD examined how household dynamics influence child #stunting and proposed holistic, multisectoral solutions that go beyond nutrition-based interventions.
We commend his resilience and hard work despite a demanding cabinet schedule, and extend our appreciation to the #Undernutrition Subprogram team and supervisors for their support throughout this journey.
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Hearty congratulations, Hon. @jnabdallah, on your PhD! A proud moment for all of us. Your work reminds us that research with real impact solving societal challenges is the path to progress. 👏🎓
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Best news to start the weekend! 🎉
Under the @URSwedenProgram, Minister of Youth and Arts Jean Nepo Utumatwishima adds to #Rwanda's growing critical mass of PhD holders following his successful doctoral defense at Gothenburg University, #Sweden.
Originally a medical doctor, Dr Utumatwishima, PhD examined how household dynamics influence child #stunting and proposed holistic, multisectoral solutions that go beyond nutrition-based interventions.
We commend his resilience and hard work despite a demanding cabinet schedule, and extend our appreciation to the #Undernutrition Subprogram team and supervisors for their support throughout this journey.
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I am super excited and looking forward to presenting part of my PhD research at the upcoming GSA Connects 2025 Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in the USA.
