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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Research Club events!

SEP 24

Meet the Researchers

Connect directly with researchers at CMU Africa. A great opportunity to learn about ongoing research projects, ask questions, and explore collaboration possibilities.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room A203
Researchers
OCT 05

PhD Pathways

Explore the path to a PhD. Learn what it takes to pursue doctoral studies, how to find advisors, craft your statement of purpose, and navigate the application process.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room A203
TBD
OCT 29

Idea to Publication

A deep dive into the research publication process, from forming an idea to writing, submitting, and getting your work published in top venues.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room A203
NOV 14

The Research Paper Workshop

A practical, in-person research paper workshop in partnership with IEEE IES, MTT-S, and ComSoc Rwanda. We will work through the gap, proposal, experiment, IEEE paper, research poster, and conference submission.

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Room A203

Past Events

Events we've recently hosted - check the highlights!

Completed
APR 24

CMU Africa Research Showcase 2026

A landmark event celebrating academic excellence at CMU Africa - featuring a keynote by Mr. Samuel Rutunda (CTO, Digital Umuganda), two RA sessions, poster presentations, and five prestigious award categories.

Research Showcase 2026 -  Event photo Research Showcase 2026 -  Award ceremony
DEC Resource Center
5 Award Categories
View Highlights & Award Winners →
Completed
SEP 10

Introduction to Research Club (Roundtable Event)

Kickoff event for Fall 2026. Members met faculty, learned about the club's goals, and explored research opportunities at CMU Africa.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room A203
Club Executives & Faculty

Event Categories

Explore different types of events we organize throughout the year.

Workshops

Hands-on learning sessions covering research methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Seminars

Expert presentations on cutting-edge research topics and industry insights.

Networking

Social events designed to foster connections and collaborations among members.

Competitions

Research competitions and hackathons to showcase innovative solutions.