Encouragement for Students to Connect Innovations with Industry
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TLDR
- The Minister of State in the Office of the President for Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, praised the innovations demonstrated by students at St. Joseph University in Dar es Salaam.
- He emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and private universities to prioritize science education and produce more engineers in the country.
- Prof. Mkumbo spoke during the Research and Innovation Week at St. Joseph University, where students showcased various engineering technology innovations.
- He noted that while the students displayed significant creativity, many innovations remain as ideas and do not reach implementation.
- The Minister encouraged students to connect their innovations with industries to ensure practical applications and job creation after graduation.