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SEED Annual Symposium 2026 at KNUST

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From August 24 to 28, 2026, the international SEED Center community gathered at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. KNUST is a long-standing partner of TUM. Both universities share a commitment to innovation, excellence in research, and sustainable development.
Speaker at the SEED Annual Symposium 2026 at KNUST in Kumasi, Ghana. In the foreground, a person is speaking at a lectern in front of a SEED Center banner.
In his opening address, Prof. Frank-Martin Belz discussed the importance of long-term partnerships and the strategic prioritization of research and education in challenging times. Image: KNUST/TUM SEED Center

The SEED Annual Symposium 2026 brought together researchers, students, and partner institutions from across Africa and Europe to exchange ideas on sustainable development, the energy transition, and international research collaboration. 

Strategic focus in challenging times

In his opening remarks, Prof. Frank-Martin Belz, Director of the TUM SEED Center, addressed the challenges facing international higher education partnerships in times of limited resources. He emphasized that the key is not simply to do more with less, but to make deliberate choices: safeguarding long-term partnerships, strengthening research and education where they can have the greatest impact, and ensuring that as many students and researchers as possible can benefit from international collaboration. 

Advancing international collaboration

The symposium provided a platform for discussions on sustainable development and the energy transition, while also advancing joint research and educational initiatives across the international SEED Center network. At the same time, the gathering highlighted the importance of reliable partnerships and international collaboration in addressing global challenges.

Learn more about the SEED Annual Symposium 2026 on the TUM SEED Center LinkedIn page.

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