First European‑African CIVIS Forum: collaborating to tackle global challenges
University of Glasgow International Research Development Manager, Mary Ryan, Professor Bridgette Wessels and Professor Jane Duncan presented at the First European-African CIVIS forum for research and education hosted at the Université Hassan II de Casablanca (UH2C) in March 2026.
The pioneering event brought together universities, researchers, partners and professional staff from across two continents, to address shared challenges and formulate joint, equitable solutions.
Over three days, discussions covered key societal challenges such as climate resilience, public health, migration, digital transformation. There was a renewed focus on the structures needed to further deepen transnational academic collaboration and ideas on how to sustain it in the long‑term by establishing a robust ecosystem with local partners and communities.
Image credit: Esther Malice, CIVIS Comms Unit.