The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Kola Daisi University, Ibadan (KDU-I), Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji; the Team Lead of User Training Australia’s Climate Simulator, Australian National University, Australia, Dr Paige Martin; Dr Kudus Adebayo of the Diaspora Transnational Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, and the Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Africa-Oxford Initiative (Af-Ox), David Onyango Owino, have called on scholars and researchers to seek international collaborations to enhance their careers and capacities.

They made the call during an international symposium with the theme, ‘Harnessing Multi-disciplinary Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development’, which took place at the university.

In her opening remarks, the DVC said research collaboration and funding are essential to advance knowledge, share resources, train and develop expertise, and solve pressing global challenges including climate change.