From Knowledge to Impact Transformative Teaching on NUS

11-12 December 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. Residential workshop Transformative Teaching of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) - Linking Education, Innovation, and Enterprise Development

The Transformative Teaching of Neglected and Underutilized Species workshop convened more than 50 participants including university lecturers, curriculum developers, researchers, representatives of research institutions, civil society, incubators, accelerators, MSMEs and innovation partners working in agriculture, nutrition, biodiversity, and enterprise development. Participants came from Africa, India, Latin America, and the Caribbean, creating a genuinely cross-regional learning space.

The workshop marked the formal launch of the Network for NUS Education and Curriculum Development which aims to strengthen university teaching and learning on neglected and underutilized species through a systems-based approach that links nutrition, health, climate resilience, innovation, and enterprise development. Over the two days, participants worked in crop-based clusters and cross-cutting working groups to co-design curriculum frameworks, identify priority teaching modules for piloting in 2026, and agree on a shared twelve-month action plan. The workshop resulted in clear commitments from participating institutions to collaborate on curriculum innovation, applied learning, and open knowledge sharing.