Dr. Schwaibold Ute - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa)
Pr. Grießinger Jussi - Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Salzburg (Austria)
Pr. Zagel Gudrun - Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Salzburg (Austria)
Pr. Bamutaze Yazidhi -  Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda)

This tandem talk series brings together researchers from African and European CIVIS partner universities to reflect on how equity and inclusion can be deepened within Africa–Europe knowledge partnerships. Drawing on their experiences from various cross-continental collaborations, the speakers examine what it means to engage in genuinely reciprocal and context-sensitive academic cooperation. 

The session explores how initiatives in curriculum co-development, participatory and community-based research, digital inclusion, and the integration of local knowledge systems can foster more equitable forms of collaboration. Each contribution offers insights from practical experiences in transregional projects, highlighting both opportunities and tensions in navigating differences in resources, institutional cultures, and epistemic traditions. 
Together, these reflections aim to articulate principles and practices for co-creating knowledge that is not only globally relevant but locally grounded. By situating inclusion, mutual respect, and epistemic justice at the centre of academic partnership, the session contributes to reimagining how African and European universities can collaborate in more ethical and sustainable ways.