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19 November 2025, 11:00 – 13:00 GMT (please note time zone!)

Supporting the next generation of transport scholars in sub-Saharan Africa: insights, challenges, and opportunities

Young scholars in Africa are crucial to the future of research and development on the continent, yet they often face multifaceted challenges that constrain their professional growth and research potential. In order to make systematic interventions to strengthen the work and careers of young African scholars, it is important to understand the conditions under which they are trained and work.

The purpose of this Research Forum is to present and discuss the results of four reflective think pieces on the professional conditions, experiences and coping mechanisms of NextGen scholars in transport and mobility in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The think pieces were recently carried out by four NextGen teams from various parts of SSA. The think pieces have then been synthesized into a paper (see below) which presents the results of the work, including concrete ways in which academic institutions can strengthen their institutional support to young scholars.

Welcome to join us on 19 November, 11:00 – 13:00 GMT!

More information about the Research Forum will follow soon. Hope to see you there!