Project Updates
June 9, 2026 — Kone Foundation Grants €450,000 for Impactful Protection of Scholars Through an Initiative of Finnish Universities
Launched in 2026, the Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme (FSPS) establishes a national model to strengthen both the funding base and the impact of scholar protection. The Kone Foundation funding will cover two co-funded scholar protection periods of up to three years each at Finnish universities.
June 9, 2026 — Koneen Säätiö myöntää 450 000 euron rahoituksen vaikuttavaan tutkijansuojeluun yliopistojen yhteistyöllä
Vuonna 2026 toimintansa aloittanut Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme (FSPS) luo kansallisen mallin tutkijansuojelun rahoituspohjan ja vaikuttavuuden vahvistamiseksi. Koneen Säätiön rahoitus kattaa kaksi korkeintaan kolmevuotista yhteisrahoitteista tutkijansuojelujaksoa suomalaisissa...
October 27, 2025 — Strengthening AU–EU Research Cooperation in Brussels: UniPID Contribute to the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation
UniPID joined AU–EU partners in Brussels to advance collaboration in research and innovation. From food security to sustainable energy, the week showcased shared efforts to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and renew Africa–Europe partnerships.
August 21, 2025 — UniPID receives funding through the Team Finland Knowledge Programme 2025
With this funding, UniPID will coordinate the project “Virtual Studies for Global Sustainable Development in Southern African Collaboration” (GLOBUS), developed together with Finnish and African universities to strengthen partnerships in the field of global development studies.
November 27, 2024 — Fostering Inclusive and Participatory Virtual Learning
Discover how inclusive and participatory practices in virtual courses foster equity, empathy, and global collaboration ✨ #EducationForAll
November 11, 2024 — Building the Future of AU-EU Energy Partnerships: Takeaways from LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum in Milan
In October 2024, UniPID co-organized the fourth LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum in Milan, bringing together diverse voices from Africa and Europe to discuss the future of renewable energy partnerships.
June 19, 2024 — Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Connectivity and Time Zone Challenges in virtual education
Eveline Ndatilifa and Emma Kashweka, played a pivotal role in "A Global Learning Space," advancing collaborative teaching methods and global educational practices. From overcoming network issues to mastering digital tools, their experience in the UniPID Global Education Development course...
June 10, 2024 — Agrinatura General Assembly and Conference 2024: Connecting Universities, Research Institutions, and Partners for Agri-Food Systems Transformation
On 14-15.5.2024, the Coordination Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Helsinki's Department of Agricultural Sciences hosted the Agrinatura General Assembly and Conference in Helsinki. UniPID moderated a session on advancing research and innovation for food systems...
February 14, 2022 — Partnership dialogues between African and Finnish Higher Education Institutes
UniPID and the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) Africa Network have started cooperating to increase global academic cooperation and integrate Global South voices and perspectives into the work of the Finnish higher education institutions (HEIs).