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SNU Takes Part in REFHE-EA Workshop on Advancing Research in East African Universities

Jaamacadda Ummadda oo Ka Qayb Gashay Aqoon-isweydaarsiga REFHE-EA ee Horumarinta Cilmi-baarista Jaamacadaha Bariga Afrika

SNU Takes Part in REFHE-EA Workshop on Advancing Research in East African Universities

Entebbe, Uganda – 23 May 2026:- Somali National University (SNU) took part in a two-day workshop held in the city of Entebbe, Uganda, which focused on the REFHE-EA (Research Excellence Framework for Higher Education in East Africa) initiative to improve the quality, management and leadership of research in East African universities.

The workshop brought together experts, researchers and representatives of universities and higher education institutions from countries across the region, who discussed ways of strengthening research quality, academic cooperation and the development of the institutional structures of higher education.

During the meeting, particular attention was given to the importance of building effective systems to support research, raising the quality of academic output and strengthening collaboration among East African universities in order to address the challenges and opportunities in higher education.

Somali National University was represented at the meeting by the University’s Head of Research, Mr Ahmed Abdinasir Abdulle (Axmed Cabdinaasir Cabdulle), who took part in the discussions and in the exchange of experience on research development and knowledge management in the universities of the region.

SNU’s participation in this academic forum demonstrates the University’s ongoing efforts to advance research, raise the quality of higher education and build academic partnerships at regional and international level.

The University continues its efforts to foster a research culture, develop the capacity of Somali academics and take part in regional initiatives aimed at strengthening the quality and impact of higher education.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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