Four distinguished researchers from MUCE have won a prestigious consultancy project funded by Erasmus Edu 2023. The project, titled "Fostering Occupational Health and Safety Competences and Skills Growth for Sustainable Jobs in the Sub-Saharan African Region (FOCUS)," aims to enhance workplace safety and skill development in the region.
The Team
Dr. Fikira Kimbokota (Faculty of Science)
In preparation for supervising students during their Teaching Practice (TP), MUCE staff participated in a pre-supervision seminar designed to equip them with essential knowledge and skills. The seminar, held on 25 July 2024, covered key topics, including TP regulations, the role of supervisors, lesson planning, supervisor ethics, assessment procedures, and accommodating students with special needs.
Seminar Highlights
MUCE, through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has successfully secured funding from Erasmus Mundus to implement an exchange programme for students and staff between MUCE and the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) in Poland. This programme will involve three (3) students and four (4) staff from MUCE, and two (2) staff from SGH.
New Collaboration Agreements
Additionally, MUCE has signed three new agreements with other institutions:
All MUCE executive assistants participated in the Management Development of Executive Assistants (MDEA) professional courses, a prerequisite for their promotions. This seminar, held from July 22 to August 9, 2024, aimed to enhance their skills and efficiency in their roles at the College.
Seminar Details
Dr. Orestes Kapinga conducted an academic visit to VIA University in Denmark from 10 to 25 May 2024 as part of the exchange programme between VIA University and MUCE. This visit aimed to foster academic collaboration, share knowledge, and strengthen the partnership between the two institutions.
Impact on Collaboration
The act of internationalization serves as a powerful symbol of the university's commitment to global engagement and intellectual curiosity. It represents a breaking of boundaries, both geographical and intellectual, embodying a quest for knowledge that transcends borders. As part of this commitment, the College, through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has welcomed Dr. Agnieszka Kuhnl-Kinel from SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland. Dr.
Just like characters in a novel grow through their experiences, our students at MUCE develop through repeated practice. This isn't just doing the same thing over and over; it's a deliberate method to deeply engrain skills. It's like a refrain in poetry, where repeating lines reinforce the main idea and create stronger emotions. In education, this process helps students understand better and make skills second nature.
Secured a Distinguished Innovator position, placed third in UDSM's Best Multidisciplinary Project, second in Best Postgraduate Innovation, and had two staff members recognized among UDSM's top 47 for high-impact publications.
MUCE has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence at the University of Dar es Salaam Research and Innovation Week, which in this year, this event was held from 5th to 7th June 2024, at the at the University of Dar es Salaam, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Campus.
In a bid to foster a culture of gender equality and safety within the academic environment, the Diversity Unit of Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) organized a capacity-building seminar on Gender Sensitization for its staff held on 16th June 2024. The seminar was a platform for the participants to discuss critical issues surrounding gender-based violence and workplace safety. The event was attended by staff members from various departments at MUCE.
Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE), through its Special Needs Education Unit, paid a visit to Patandi Teachers College on 10th May 2024, not only to share its knowledge, but also engage in a mutual learning process to foster a collaborative platform for shared learning and growth.