In an innovative development in 2020, CY Cergy Paris University (CYU) and the University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Chemistry Department forged a research cooperation agreement.
This unique four-year partnership programme, backed by the French government and UWC’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation’s office, is set to internationalise university programmes. The partnership is centred around five active research projects, leading to four PhD graduations and a comprehensive training opportunity for master’s, postdocs, and staff involved in these programmes.
Degrees awarded under this collaboration are not only co-branded but also registered by both institutions.
The research endeavours of the SenergyLab projects have resulted in joint publications authored by teams from CYU and UWC, with PhD candidates Kevin Tambwe and Cecile Jouanne serving as lead authors.
Additionally, Leonard Sithi (UWC) and Guy Prevost (CYU), both cotutelle PhD candidates, are making significant progress towards completing their dissertations within the stipulated time frame.
Dr Natasha Ross from UWC expressed her gratitude: "I am immensely thankful for the opportunity provided by the LIA project to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse group of experts, each bringing unique perspectives and skills to the table, all united in the common goal of advancing research and fostering competitive graduates.
Having supervised Kevin Tambwe since his honours level, witnessing him become the first graduate from this joint PhD programme between two prestigious institutions, is truly gratifying. While serving as a supervisor in this cotutelle collaboration presented its challenges, the overall experience has been immensely rewarding. The success of this project undeniably stems from the combined efforts of both partner institutions and the dedication of our students."
Luciana Radut-Gaghi, Vice-présidente Relations Internationales et Partenariats stratégiques at CYU, noted: "During our visit to South Africa, we seized the opportunity to reconnect with our longstanding partner, the University of the Western Cape.
Meeting with Professor Priscilla Baker, along with Pierre-Henri Aubert, co-leader of the international lab SynergyLab, has paved the way for new avenues of collaboration. Presently, six CYU students are enriching their academic journeys on the Western Cape campus, enhancing their studies with this invaluable international experience."
Umesh Bawa said: “We look forward to continued collaboration with this institution for years to come as part of UWC’s strategic internationalisation strategy.”
This unique four-year partnership programme, backed by the French government and UWC’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation’s office, is set to internationalise university programmes. The partnership is centred around five active research projects, leading to four PhD graduations and a comprehensive training opportunity for master’s, postdocs, and staff involved in these programmes.
Degrees awarded under this collaboration are not only co-branded but also registered by both institutions.
The research endeavours of the SenergyLab projects have resulted in joint publications authored by teams from CYU and UWC, with PhD candidates Kevin Tambwe and Cecile Jouanne serving as lead authors.
Additionally, Leonard Sithi (UWC) and Guy Prevost (CYU), both cotutelle PhD candidates, are making significant progress towards completing their dissertations within the stipulated time frame.
Dr Natasha Ross from UWC expressed her gratitude: "I am immensely thankful for the opportunity provided by the LIA project to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse group of experts, each bringing unique perspectives and skills to the table, all united in the common goal of advancing research and fostering competitive graduates.
Having supervised Kevin Tambwe since his honours level, witnessing him become the first graduate from this joint PhD programme between two prestigious institutions, is truly gratifying. While serving as a supervisor in this cotutelle collaboration presented its challenges, the overall experience has been immensely rewarding. The success of this project undeniably stems from the combined efforts of both partner institutions and the dedication of our students."
Luciana Radut-Gaghi, Vice-présidente Relations Internationales et Partenariats stratégiques at CYU, noted: "During our visit to South Africa, we seized the opportunity to reconnect with our longstanding partner, the University of the Western Cape.
Meeting with Professor Priscilla Baker, along with Pierre-Henri Aubert, co-leader of the international lab SynergyLab, has paved the way for new avenues of collaboration. Presently, six CYU students are enriching their academic journeys on the Western Cape campus, enhancing their studies with this invaluable international experience."
Umesh Bawa said: “We look forward to continued collaboration with this institution for years to come as part of UWC’s strategic internationalisation strategy.”
