Carleton University proudly welcomed an esteemed delegation from the University of Zululand to Ottawa on 5th september 2025 for the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership strengthens collaborative efforts on the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN), a groundbreaking project dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for employment and entrepreneurship for African youth.
The signing ceremony was hosted by Carleton University President, Prof. Wisdom Tettey, alongside members of the Carleton University community. Representing the University of Zululand was Prof. Xoliswa Mtose, Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by senior leaders:
Nontokozo Mashiya – Director, Vice-Chancellor’s Office (Internationalization)
Khoboso Lehloenya – Dean, Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
Dr. Inocent Moyo – Deputy Dean, Research & Internationalization
This MOU marks a significant milestone in AIKRN’s mission, led by Prof. Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, to harness African Indigenous knowledge as a tool for innovation, economic growth, and youth empowerment.
“This partnership reflects our continued engagement with South Africa as a key partner and highlights our shared commitment to advancing decolonization research in Africa and beyond,” said Prof. Tettey during the ceremony.
Through this collaboration, Carleton University and the University of Zululand will work together to:
Support AIKRN’s research initiatives focused on African Indigenous knowledge systems.
Develop programs aimed at addressing youth unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship.
Enhance academic and cultural exchanges between Canadian and South African institutions.
The event signifies a renewed dedication to building sustainable academic partnerships and strengthening global research networks aimed at empowering Africa’s next generation of innovators.
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The Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network was created to undertake research geared towards identifying, re-centering and harnessing Indigenous knowledge in Africa.
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