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Spotlight on Our Ambassadors at WARESA Events
Discover the key roles and impactful interventions of our ambassadors around the globe. This gallery highlights the participation and inspiring addresses of high-ranking dignitaries and diplomats during various events and conferences organized by WARESA.
H.E Dr Robert kennedy Lewis
Ambassador of Saint Lucia to Taiwan. National Taiwan University, 10-11,2026
H.E. Guma Muganda Patrick
Deputy Ambassador of Uganda to Australia. 28-29 November 2025, University of Melbourne, Australia
H.E Mahmoud Adan Jama Galaal
Ambassador of The Republic of Somaliland to Taiwan
H.E Dessie Dalkie Dukamo
Ambassador oh Ethiopia to S.Korea.
8 March 2025, Seoul
Waresa Ameriaca Awards
H.E Tewodros, Amb of Ethiopia to Canada & Dr Merkebe Demissie, President. 27-28 sept 2025
Waresa Europe Award
Freie Universitat Berlin (FBU).
June 26-27 2025
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Ambassador of Burundi to the Kingdom of Belgium. 27 june 2025 Freie universitat Berlin, Germany
Key WARESA Events: A Look Back at Our Annual Milestones
Discover the major events that have shaped WARESA’s journey this year. This section showcases a curated selection of our key conferences and initiatives, highlighting our continuous global engagement and dynamic academic impact.
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10th MIREC & Oceania Awards
30-31 October 2026 ,Melbourne, Australia
8th MIREC & Europe Awards
02-03 July 2026, Rennes, France
7th MIREC & 2nd Asia Awards
10-11 April 2025, Taipei, Taiwan
6h MIREC & oceania Awards
27-28 Novembre 2025, University of Melbourne
Join the Competition: Innovate and Present Your Research!
WARESA is dedicated to fostering excellence and scientific innovation. As a core part of each of our events, we host prestigious competitions such as the renowned “Five-Minute Research Competition” (5-MT) and the “10 Minutes Thesis Presentation” (10-MT). This is your opportunity to present your work concisely, powerfully, and creatively before a global audience.
Melbourne, Australia 2026
Rennes 2, France 2026
Taipei, Taiwan 2025
Melbourne, Australia 2025
Key WARESA Activities and Programs
WARESA implements a range of programs and initiatives designed to empower students, researchers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and professionals from Africa and of African heritage. These initiatives promote academic excellence, scientific research, innovation, entrepreneurship, institutional partnerships, and sustainable development. Key WARESA activities and programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
AWARDS – WARESA Awards: Recognizing outstanding researchers and professionals from Africa and of African heritage, celebrating their achievements and contributions to science, technology, and innovation.
CIRET (Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Training): Mentoring African international students and supporting their academic development, particularly in research, scientific writing, and academic publishing.
MIREC (Multidisciplinary International Research Conference): Providing a platform for African international students and researchers to present their research, exchange knowledge, establish professional networks, and engage with the global research community.
Research Communication Competitions (3MT, 5MT & 10MT): Organizing 3-minute, 5-minute, and 10-minute research presentation competitions that challenge students and researchers to communicate their research, findings, and potential impact clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. These competitions promote scientific communication, critical thinking, and public engagement with research.
SCOPA (Students’ Community Partnership): Strengthening African student communities worldwide by facilitating partnerships, promoting collaboration, and connecting students with essential support services and resources.
RAO (Rights and Obligations): Raising awareness among African international students about their rights, responsibilities, and obligations to help them navigate academic, professional, and social environments.
SMM (Stakes to Minimize Mistakes) Series: Sharing experiences, lessons learned, and success stories from accomplished African researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and scientists to inspire and guide emerging talents.
EDUQUIP (Educational Equipment for All): Mobilizing, collecting, and distributing educational equipment and resources to universities and other educational institutions in Africa to strengthen teaching, learning, and research capacity.
INDOE (Industrialization-Oriented Entrepreneurship): Promoting entrepreneurship, business development, and innovation that contribute to Africa’s industrialization, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
SSIAC (Startups & Social Impact Accelerator Competition): Providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, and social impact initiatives to present their ideas, business models, products, and solutions to real-world challenges. The program aims to identify promising ventures, encourage entrepreneurship, connect participants with potential partners and investors, and accelerate innovative solutions that contribute to Africa’s economic and social development.
EDIPEP (Educational Institutions Partnership & Exchange Program): Facilitating partnerships, exchanges, and collaborative initiatives between African educational institutions and international universities and organizations to advance education, research, and knowledge transfer.
GIALINK (Government, Industry & Academia Link): Bridging the gap between governments, industries, and academic institutions to foster strategic partnerships, facilitate knowledge and technology transfer, and advance sustainable development in Africa.
CESUA (Center for Sustainability Analysis): Serving as a think tank that conducts sustainability analysis and develops evidence-based policies, strategies, and recommendations to support Africa’s long-term sustainable development.
GreenUTurn (UTurn for Climate Change & Green Infrastructures): Developing training modules and awareness initiatives that encourage climate action, environmental responsibility, and the adoption of sustainable and green infrastructure solutions.
ASSUDEV (Africa Symposium on Sustainable Development): Bringing together stakeholders to discuss challenges, exchange knowledge, and develop innovative, practical solutions for sustainable development across Africa.
OPPORTUNITIES: Identifying and sharing valuable opportunities for Africans, including scholarships, fellowships, internships, training programs, research grants, and employment opportunities.
MEDIA: Managing WARESA’s communication and media platforms, including its newspaper and YouTube WebTV, to disseminate information, showcase achievements, share knowledge, and keep the WARESA community and the wider public informed.
These programs collectively advance WARESA’s mission to empower talent, strengthen research and education, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, foster international collaboration, and contribute to Africa’s sustainable development.
WARESA Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Training (CIRET)
Call for Mentees
Empowering the Next Generation of African Scholars Through Research and Publication
The WARESA Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Training (CIRET) is pleased to invite Bachelor’s students, Master’s students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and junior faculty members from Africa and of African descent to apply for its Research Publication Mentorship Programme.
This initiative is designed to strengthen research capacity by providing personalized mentorship to help participants transform their research into high-quality manuscripts suitable for publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Through this programme, selected mentees will receive guidance from experienced researchers and academics who will support them throughout the publication process—from manuscript preparation to journal selection and responding to reviewers’ comments.
Our vision is to increase the visibility, quality, and global impact of research produced by African scholars while fostering a collaborative international research community.
Current Mentorship Areas
WARESA CIRET currently has five (5) volunteer mentors with expertise in the following research fields:
🌱 Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Soil Fertility
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
⛏️ Mining Engineering
- Sustainability
- Rock Blasting
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
📦 Business and Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Marketing
💻 Computer Science
- Cryptography
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
🏥 Public Health
- Employee Well-being
- Health Workforce
- Occupational Health
Applicants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
While the above represent our current mentorship areas, WARESA CIRET’s leadership is actively recruiting additional mentors across a wide range of disciplines. Applicants whose research falls outside these fields are encouraged to apply and will be considered for mentorship as our network continues to expand.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcome from:
- Bachelor’s students (preferably final-year students with a research project or thesis)
- Master’s students
- PhD candidates
- Early-career researchers
- Junior faculty members
Applicants should:
- Have completed or nearly completed a research project, thesis, dissertation, capstone project, or study that can be developed into a journal manuscript.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic publishing and research excellence.
- Be willing to actively engage with mentors and implement constructive feedback throughout the programme.
- Commit sufficient time to complete assigned tasks and meet agreed timelines.
Selection Process and Probationary Period
Admission to the programme is competitive, and placement is based on the availability of mentors and the quality and readiness of the applicant’s research.
Successful applicants will initially undergo a probationary period during which they will be expected to demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mentoring programme.
- Active participation in mentoring meetings.
- Timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Responsiveness to mentor feedback.
- Continuous progress in developing their manuscript.
Only participants who successfully complete the probationary period and meet the programme’s expectations will continue to receive mentorship.
Applicants who do not demonstrate adequate commitment, professionalism, or progress may be withdrawn from the programme to allow opportunities for other deserving researchers.
Benefits of the Programme
Selected mentees will receive:
- Individual mentorship from experienced researchers.
- Guidance on academic writing and manuscript preparation.
- Advice on selecting appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
- Support in responding to reviewers’ comments.
- Improved research and scientific writing skills.
- Increased opportunities to publish in reputable international journals.
- Access to WARESA CIRET’s growing international research network.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A brief Statement of Interest (maximum 300 words) describing:
- Their research topic.
- The current stage of their research or manuscript.
- Their publication goals.
- Why they wish to join the mentorship programme.
Applications should be sent to:
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026