The 2nd Interdisciplinary Graduate School in Laser-based Manufacturing Technologies (IGSLBMT) organized by the Education for Laser-based Manufacturing (ELbM) Consortium was held at the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria campus, South Africa from the 16th to 20th October 2023. The summer school focused on imparting relevant knowledge and practical skills to youths across African Universities on the introduction to Laser-based manufacturing technologies and the possible opportunities of rebuilding Africa.

The Education for Laser-based Manufacturing (ELbM) Consortium together with the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Manufacturing & Innovative Technologies (UCoSMIT) sponsored a team of two (2) supervisors and two (2) Masters students from the Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) to physically attend the workshops, with ten (10) other sponsored members attending online. The BIUST Vice-Chancellor Professor O. Totolo delivered an insightful eye-opening speech on “Revolutionizing and capacitating African youths with future employable skills through laser-based manufacturing technologies in Industry 4.0”. Several keynote speeches on manufacturing were delivered by expects from countries such as South Africa, Italy and Ghana. Team BIUST also delivered two (2) presentations on “Laser metal deposition/laser cladding” and “Powder metallurgy & handling in LMP” through Professor E.O. Olakanmi and Dr. R.V.S Prasad, respectively.

Some of the theories and philosophies behind laser-based technologies were made practical to students as revealed on the figures below, which was one of the main objectives of the summer school. The experiments were interactive, giving students a deeper understanding of powder deposition and fusion technology.

Applications are invited from African nationals for scholarships in the fields of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering.

SCHOLARSHIP
The ELbM scholarship includes a one round trip-air ticket and visa costs, participation costs such as tuition fees, registration and service fees, Insurance (Health, accident, travel), settling-in allowance, monthly subsistence allowance and a contribution towards the research costs associated with student mobility of 10 months or longer.

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Closing Date: 31^st August 2023

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (SUPPLEMENTARY)

Applications are invited from African nationals for scholarships in the fields of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering. In this ELbM scholarships call, a total of 30 scholarships comprising of 20 Masters (6 credit seeking and 14 degree-seeking), 4 PhDs (2 credit seeking and 2 degree seeking) and 6 Staff scholarships are available. ELbM scholarships are jointly administered by four (4) African partner institutions, where selected students and staff will be able to engage in postgraduate studies, research, teaching or training.

SCHOLARSHIP

The ELbM scholarship includes a one round trip-air ticket and visa costs, participation costs such as tuition fees, registration and service fees, Insurance (Health, accident, travel), settling-in allowance, monthly subsistence allowance and a contribution towards the research costs associated with student mobility of 10 months or longer.

• Previous and current recipients of Intra ACP or Intra Africa Scholarships are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• The ELbM consortium is committed to offering 50% of its scholarship to women and disadvantaged or marginalized groups.
• Prospective applicants should contact ELbM coordinators at partner institutions to discuss their proposal and application documents.
• All applicants are required to apply for admission into their preferred host institutions while applying for ELbM scholarships. You are advised to adhere very strictly to the deadline for application for admission into your preferred host institution.
• Two (2) Full PhD degree seeking scholarships are tenable ONLY at JKUAT (Kenya) and FUPRE (Nigeria)

APPLY ONLINE: https://scholarship.elbmmobility.org/site/login

For more information email: info@elbmmobility.org
DEADLINE: 31ST August 2022

The UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Manufacturing & Innovation Technologies (UCoSMIT) team led by Associate Professor E. O. Olakanmi has hosted ten (10) young and talented African scholars through the Education for Laser-based Manufacturing (ELbM) initiative and BIUST Teaching Assistantship for the 2023/24 academic session. These scholars were awarded after undergoing rigorous competitive selective processes managed by leading academics and industrialists from across Africa including Botswana. This cohort comprises one (1) PhD scholar from Botswana and nine full-Masters degree seeking scholars from Uganda, Malawi, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. These scholars will be mentored by seasoned BIUST academics including Dr. R. Prasad, Dr. K. Setswalo, Dr. T. P. Leso, Dr. B. Matshediso and Associate Professor E. O. Olakanmi who had actively supported UCoSMIT fund raising initiative. The UCoSMIT team welcomes our scholars and wishes everyone success in their academic sojourn at BIUST.

Closing Date: 31st March 2023

Applications are invited from African nationals for scholarships in the fields of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering. In this ELbM scholarships call, a total of 22 scholarships comprising of 12 Masters (9 credit seeking and 3 degree seeking), 4 PhDs (3 credit seeking and 1 degree seeking) and 6 Staff scholarships are available. ELbM scholarships are jointly administered by four (4) African partner institutions, where selected students and staff will be able to engage in postgraduate studies, research, teaching or training.

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DEADLINE: 28th February 2022

Applications are invited from African nationals for scholarships in the fields of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering. In this ELbM scholarships call, a total of 17 scholarships comprising of 9 Masters (3 credit seeking and 6 degree seeking), 4 PhDs (2 credit seeking and 2 degree seeking) and 4 Staff scholarships are available. ELbM scholarships are jointly administered by four (4) African partner institutions, where selected students and staff will be able to engage in postgraduate studies, research, teaching or training.

SCHOLARSHIP

The ELbM scholarship includes a one round trip-air ticket and visa costs, participation costs such as tuition fees, registration and service fees, Insurance (Health, accident, travel), settling-in allowance, monthly subsistence allowance and a contribution towards the research costs associated with student mobility of 10 months or longer.

ELbM CONSORTIUM PARTNERS

• Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana -(BIUST – Coordinating Partner)
• Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE) Nigeria
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture, (JKUAT) Kenya
• Council for Scientific & Industrial Research/Laser-based Manufacturing Research Group, (CSIR/LEM), South Africa. – Associate Partner
• African Laser Centre (ALC), South Africa. – Associate Partner
• Universita di Bologna, (UNIBO) Italy – Technical Partner

1. Previous and current recipients of Intra ACP or Intra Africa Scholarships are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
2. The ELbM consortium is committed to offering 50% of its scholarship to women and disadvantaged or marginalized groups.
3. Prospective applicants should contact ELbM coordinators at partner institutions to discuss their proposal and application documents.
4. It is no longer a requirement for applicants to obtain admission to partner institutions prior to submitting their scholarship application. The consortium will facilitate the admission of successful applicants after the award of the scholarship.
5. Two (2) Full PhD degree seeking scholarships are tenable only at JKUAT (Kenya) and FUPRE (Nigeria)
6. Masters degree seeking should not apply to SU in this call.

APPLY ONLINE

For more information email: info@elbmmobility.org

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Applications are invited from African nationals for scholarships in the fields of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering. In this ELbM scholarships call, a total of 25 scholarships comprising of 14 Masters (5 credit seeking and 9 degree seeking), 7 PhDs (2 credit seeking and 5 degree seeking) and 4 Staff scholarships are available. ELbM scholarships are jointly administered by four (4) African partner institutions, where selected students and staff will be able to engage in postgraduate studies, research, teaching or training.

SCHOLARSHIP

The ELbM scholarship includes a one round trip-air ticket and visa costs, participation costs such as tuition fees, registration and service fees, Insurance (Health, accident, travel), settling-in allowance, monthly subsistence allowance and a contribution towards the research costs associated with student mobility of 10 months or longer.

ELbM CONSORTIUM PARTNERS

• Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana -(Coordinating Partner)
• Stellenbosch University, South Africa
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture, Kenya
• Council for Scientific & Industrial Research/Laser-based Manufacturing Research Group, (CSIR/LEM), South Africa. – Associate Partner
• African Laser Centre (ALC), South Africa. – Associate Partner
• Universita di Bologna, Italy – Technical Partner

*Previous and current recipients of Intra ACP or Intra Africa Scholarships are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

*The ELbM consortium is committed to offering 50% of its scholarship to women and disadvantaged or marginalized groups.

* Prospective applicants should contact ELbM coordinators at partner institutions to discuss their proposal and application documents.

* It is no longer a requirement for applicants to obtain admission to partner institutions prior to submitting their scholarship application. The consortium will facilitate the admission of successful applicants after the award of the scholarship.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.elbmmobility.org

For more information email: info@elbmmobility

DEADLINE: 15^th November 2021

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Are you interested to study in Stellenbosch University through the ELbM Scholarship? SECURE YOUR ADMISSION NOW!

Prospective Applicants who wish to apply for the ELbM 2nd call Scholarship to Stellenbosch University are encouraged to apply for admission NOW. The admission deadline for Stellenbosch is July 31st for PhD and August 31st 2021 for Masters.
Note that application for admission at Stellenbosch does not guarantee award of the ELbM Scholarship.

Visit: www.sun.ac.za/english for the application process