A researcher from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has participated in the Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference, held at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in infectious diseases research.

The conference, held from June 14 to 17, 2026, brought together university leaders, researchers and policymakers from Africa and Europe to explore collaborative approaches to addressing global challenges through research and innovation.

Dr. Bismarck Dinko represented KNUST on the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) side as a partner in the CoRE Advanced Infectious Diseases Research and Training (CoRE AID) cluster.

The conference was held alongside the Summit of Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, providing a platform for strategic discussions on strengthening research partnerships between the two regions.

Participants took part in plenary sessions, workshops and high-level meetings focused on advancing collaborative research, enhancing institutional partnerships and identifying new opportunities for innovation.

The meeting also marked three years of the Clusters of Research Excellence initiative, allowing participating institutions to assess progress made under the programme and outline priorities for future collaboration.

The conference coincided with the University of Glasgow's 575th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of The Guild, offering participants an opportunity to reflect on achievements while reaffirming their commitment to equitable and sustainable research partnerships.