Join us over lunch to learn more about conducting collaborative work in Africa and explore opportunities to collaborate with the visiting Commonwealth Professional Fellows. 

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Monday 2 March from 12-2 pm in Management school Lecture theatre 2. All welcome!

The Fellows are:

Olayinka Omowunmi Adewumi

A trailblazer in engineering and innovation leadership, Olayinka currently serves as the Acting Director of the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO) at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. With a distinguished academic background—including a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria—she is the first female professor in her department, inspiring a new generation of female engineers through her teaching and mentorship. Her career reflects a deep commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and industry impact.

Eva Assiimwe
Associate Dean at Kampala International University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Eva is a dynamic academic leader committed to driving inclusive innovation and sustainable development in Uganda. With a PhD in Railway Engineering and Management and a research background in high-speed wireless communication systems, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership to her role.
Her work spans curriculum reform, international research collaboration and grant management, all aimed at aligning academic outputs with global development goals.

Mary Mwangi
Mary is a strategic leader and changemaker with over 20 years of experience advancing inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship, and institutional transformation in STEM across Africa. As a senior academic at Kenyatta University, Kenya she has led groundbreaking initiatives that embed sustainability, gender equity, and practical skills into science education—ensuring research translates into livelihoods. Her leadership is marked by impactful collaborations, including British Council–funded projects.

Frederick Otu-Larbi
Fred is a dynamic researcher, lecturer, and strategic leader at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Ghana, where he applies innovative research to address pressing societal challenges. With over a decade of experience in academia and scientific leadership, he has played a pivotal role in shaping UENR’s research agenda, serving on the Central Research Committee and leading the development of an intellectual property framework to support research commercialization and entrepreneurship. His work is deeply collaborative, fostering partnerships with national and international institutions.

Nellie Longwe Kangwa 
Nellie a visionary leader and social innovator whose career has been defined by transforming academic learning into economic opportunity. As CEO of Project Life Design, she has built a powerful bridge between universities, industries, and communities—ensuring education becomes a launchpad for sustainable livelihoods. Her work spans six African countries, where she has established over 10 strategic university–industry partnerships and developed innovative hubs that equip students and professionals with market-relevant skills, mentorship and real-world experience. 

Monday, March 2, 2026

12:00 - 14:00

Management School LT02

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