Voices

Global and local challenges and/or potentials in construction

Rose Mbugua on potentials of bio-based polymers

Henri van Damme on vernacular construction and architecture

John Provis on the need to select the best material for each job

Soumen Maity on differences in the frameworks between the global North and the global South

Boudewijn Piscaer on possibilities to generate a sustainability mindset change among the players in construction business

Potentials for sustainable construction based on education

Karen Scrivener on CO2-reduction potentials and requirements for education towards it

Wolfram Schmidt on the conflict between knowledge based and standard based construction and the respective educational demand

Mammo Muchie on the requirement for new educational content to be prepared for the future challenges

Caleb Olutunde, student of UNILAG, on high performance concrete in Africa and puzzolanic materials

Future skill requirements in civil engineering, architecture and materials

Ojo Okayode on industry involvement in research and education

Vanderley John on requirements for civil engineering in the future

Rupert Myers on communication demands between key construction business players

Global research and education requirements

Mark Alexander on inspiring and mutual academic educational exchange

Nonkululeko Winnie Radebe on experiences as African researcher abroad, and demand for networking

Williams Kehinde Kupolati on multidisciplinary research needs and benefits from international networking

Yazmin Mack Vergara on international networking benefits

Andreas Rogge on requirements today to look at materials from a variety of angles

Oluwatobi Ojo on the importance of laboratory workshops

African research and education requirements

Alice Bakera Titus on scientific careers and award

Apollo Buregyeya on different demands on African and European curricula

Kolawole Olonade on the requirement for political support for research and education infrastructure

Mike Otieno on educational requirements in Africa and lifelong learning

Nonkululeko Radebe talking with students on engineering, potentials, and gender aspects

Sunny Nwaubani on the demand for ready-for-the market engineers

Caleb Olutunde on the requirement for laboratory equipment in education

Contemporary teaching methods

Patience Tunji Olayeni on early education about climate change

Nafeesat Akiniyi from UNILAG on the requirement for equipment for practical student training

Michael Owobamirin from UNILAG on the shortcomings of purely theoretical education

Gender issues in STEM education

Busisiwe Legodi on gender issues on the executive level

Dikeledi Maboea on gender related challenges in engineering and education and becoming a role model

Ayo on cultural aspects and gender affairs in Africa

Alice Bakera Titus on women in STEM

Faudhia Zando on challenges and advancements in girls and women empowerment

Language and communication barriers

Inès Ngassam parle de problèmes de langue et communication (Francais)

Inès Ngassam on problems related to language and communication (English)

Solomon Adomako on language and communication