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Empowering informal first responders : First aid knowledge and skills among cyclists and motorcyclists in Rwanda

A research dissemination workshop led by researchers from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences brought together business motorcyclists and bicycle cyclists. The study (…)

UR and Partners launch innovative research project to tackle urban mobility challenges in Africa

The University of Rwanda (UR), in collaboration with universities in Ghana (KNUST), the UK (OXFORD), and Finland (AALTO), has launched a groundbreaking research initiative (…)

UR and German research partners call for ecosystem restoration in Rwanda in newly published paper

Rwanda is internationally recognized for its ambitious efforts to restore degraded land and promote a green economy. But how can we make these efforts even more effective for (…)

New AHOP policy brief presents strategies to address health worker attrition in Rwanda

The policy brief which is co-authored by UR researchers under the African Health Observatory – Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP), states that, despite progress, (…)

A research study aims to mitigate flood impacts in Sebeya catchment Western Rwanda

The impact of land use changes and climate change on natural water systems has become increasingly evident and pronounced in Rwanda. Climate change has led to intense heavy (…)

Tackling childhood stunting in Rwanda through localized machine learning techniques

The World Health Organization reports that stunting affects approximately 37% of children under five in Sub-Saharan Africa, impacting around 58 million children. In Rwanda, (…)

Assessing household biogas inefficiencies in Rwanda : A path towards sustainable household energy

The number of Rwandans who abandoned installed biogas systems has risen significantly, prompting James Ntaganda to conduct research aimed at identifying challenges faced by (…)

PhD candidate conducts a study on the ability of biochars to purify hospital wastewater

A recent study was conducted to investigate the efficiency of carbonized materials commonly called biochars produced by cookstoves and from different agricultural wastes to (…)

How Library mergers can be Successful – Showing the Condition

There is no perfect way to merge libraries – but the process is facilitated if there is a strategic plan. With a shared approach, it is easier to succeed. Berthilde Uwamwezi, (…)