The University of Bristol has been granted £3.5 million by UKRI for the SHINE project, aiming to integrate well-being into energy system design. Collaborating with international researchers, the project in West Africa will focus on inclusivity and sustainability.

Heads of government-run tertiary institutions in The Gambia gather for a five-day retreat to align strategic priorities for 2025, fostering collaboration and efficiency in the higher education sector, emphasizing national and global alignment and setting key objectives for enhancing governance and accountability.