The University of Kisubi has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to climate education and innovation with the successful delivery of state-of-the-art equipment for the NbS-4-Climate ERASMUS+ Capacity Building project.
Equipment Delivery Milestone
The university recently received essential technology infrastructure that will directly support the development and delivery of six innovative graduate-level courses in Nature-Based Solutions for climate change adaptation.
Equipment Received:
Desktop Computer Laboratory
20 high-performance Dell OptiPlex desktop computers with latest-generation Intel Core i7 processors, a scanner and a 3D printer for creating educational terrain models and ecological demonstrations
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Kisubi, Dr Mugema Deogratius graciously received the equipment in an official handover ceremony attended by key project stakeholders and university leadership. The ceremony marked a tangible milestone in the university’s international collaboration for climate education.
Present at the ceremony was the IT technical team,The Vice Chancellor, University of Kisubi as well as project team members
In a remarkable demonstration of the equipment’s capabilities, the 3D printer has already produced its first educational model showcasing the practical applications of this technology in environmental education and nature-based solutions research.
This equipment acquisition represents a critical investment in Uganda’s capacity to address climate change through education and innovation. The desktop laboratory will serve as the primary learning environment for students enrolled in the NbS-4-Climate graduate courses, while the 3D printer will enable the creation of tangible educational models for teaching complex ecological and environmental concepts.
The University of Kisubi extends its sincere gratitude to:
Our European Partners:
– Democritus University of Thrace, Greece (Project Coordinator)
– Universidad Politécnica Madrid, Spain
Our Ugandan Partners:
The European Union for funding this transformative initiative through the ERASMUS+ Capacity Building program.
The NbS-4-Climate project is an EU-funded ERASMUS+ Capacity Building initiative launched in January 2025, bringing together universities from Greece, Spain, and Uganda to develop innovative educational programs in nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. The University of Kisubi serves as a key Ugandan partner, focusing on integrating traditional knowledge with modern climate science to build community resilience.