The University of Michigan together with ECO2LIBRIUM (ECO2) Sustainable Solutions on 14th February 2022, visited MMUST to express interest in collaborating with the University. The meeting was chaired by the Dean, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology, Prof. Edwin Wamukoya.
The parties addressed various areas for possible collaborations which include Research and Extension activities, Capacity Building through Training and Students and Staff Exchange Programmes, Cooperation in Community Outreach Initiatives, Offer Internship and Attachment Placements, promote avenues through which students and staff in the School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology can advance their skills to their highest potential.
Speaking during the meeting Prof. Edwin Wamukoya noted that the objective of the meeting was to expand understanding of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cover the School of Public Health. He said that by this, we can work together in the field of research, staff, and student exchange programs and contribute to the state’s agenda on health. The next meeting is set for Thursday 17 February 2022 where the team from Michigan University will make presentations that will inform synergy areas that will be included in the MoU.
Doctoral Student Dr. Leon Espira from Michigan University addressing the participants during the meeting.
The delegation was led by Michigan University’s Professor of Epidemiology Prof. Joseph N.S. Eisenberg and the Impact Scholar and Doctoral Student Dr. Leon Espira. The team from the ECO2LIBRIUM (ECO2) Sustainable Solutions, a business company that applies business solutions to solve social and environmental problems was led by the Senior Manager Mr. Chris Amutabi, General Manager, STOVES FOR LIFE Mr. John Luseno, and the Monitoring and Research Coordinator Mr. Hardley Malema.
Other members present from the University include the Chair of Department of Public Health, Dr. Wanzala Maximila, Dr. Humphrey Agevi, Dr. Evans Raballah, Dr. Sabella Kiprono, representing the Directorate of International Relations and Academic Linkages (DIAL), Mr. Nelman Monari, and postgraduate students from the faculty of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology.
Read more about the MOU between MMUST and Eco2librium Company Limited
