In the frame of the VicInAqua student exchange programme, partners HsKA, ITM-CNR and UNICAL selected 10 students from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to be involved with their research teams in Germany and Italy. These students were chosen among further strong candidatures for their relevant studies, outstanding results and excellent way of presenting. They will be integrated to the partners' research premises in May and June 2018, according to their application and area of study:
Water treatment at HsKA in Karlsruhe, Germany
Ms. Caroline Maina (Kenya), Ms. Jane Njoki Mburu (Kenya) and Mr. Mackenzie Sila (Kenya)
Renewable energy technologies at HsKA in Karlsruhe, Germany
Mr. Kennedy Kibetu (Kenya) and Ms. Prossy Mary Namulindwa (Uganda)
Water treatment/ Membrane science at ITM-CNR in Rende, Italy
Mr. Fanuel Ligate (Tanzania), Ms. Brenda Mndolwa (Tanzania) and Ms. Vane Ondiere (Kenya)
Chemistry at UNICAL in Rende, Italy
Ms. Ruth Mbabazi (Uganda) and Ms. Irene Atuko Otworot (Uganda)
The preparations for welcoming the students are ongoing. More information on the programme here.