Expanding Horizons: PNG University of Technology and University of Fiji Embrace Collaborative Learning for Energy Access in Nairobi
In a dynamic meeting of more than 50 educators from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, the University of Fiji and the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG UoT) participated in the transformative Course Uptake Workshop hosted in Nairobi from 5 -9 June 2023 at Strathmore University. This workshop, organized by the Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnership (TEA-LP), marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of capacity enhancement in the TEA Platform, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and innovative teaching approaches.
Dr. Shoeb Ahmed Syed and Dr. Tingneyuc Sekac from Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT), along with Dr. Sekovo Vodo and Dr. Ramendra Prasad from the University of Fiji (UF), came together with other distinguished educators to explore innovative teaching methodologies tailored for a rapidly evolving and dynamic world. The central objective of the workshop was to facilitate the integration of three new Master’s-level courses developed by TEA-LP (Course #1 – Local solutions for Energy Access; Course #2 – Mini-grids: Planning and Design; and Course #3 – Appliances for Off-grid communities), signifying a significant step forward in higher energy access education. This initiative gained further momentum as representatives from both PNGUoT and UF found themselves immersed in a vibrant sharing of perspectives and discussions about the future of education for achieving universal energy access.