A few words about us
GAIC links inquiry of digital innovation,
health and humanities, social sciences and
culture studies. By investigating extraordinary
phenomena in different places, a comparative
and critical perspective with regards to
findings is encouraged. GAIC’s raisons d’être are many. It serves as a platform for intellectual exchange and mutual development, and provides fundamental research training on methodology and development of theory to all its PhD students.
What We Do
Research
GAIC researchers conduct FAIR-based Open Science studies on resilience of communities in the context of globalisation and innovation to help advance perspectives on care for well-being and (mental) health). The group performs interdisciplinary research with a strong emphasis global collaboration of comparative research conducted in different local settings.
PhD Training
GAIC provides its members with weekly methodological training provided by the supervisors, with a focus on ethnography and mixed methods. These weekly trainings are a mandatory part of all PhD students' training and development plans.
Awareness
GAIC actively encourages its members to take part in colloquia and policy-making activities, such as the Leiden Global Impact in Health Symposium and the European Development Days. In addition, GAIC frequently publishes special journal issues, books and nano-publications with contributions from across the network.
Peer Groups
Every week, peer groups organized across thematic interests meet to discuss articles, help each other along in their research and complete assignments. Peer groups offer a sense of community to their members.
GAIC
Network
GAIC takes pride in its ability to form connections and alliances. It serves as a partnership between the Africa University Network (AUN) and European Universities. As is evident from this figure, GAIC has blossomed into a truly global phenomenon, cooperating on research into health, data and computer science, education, governance and human security. GAIC has a strong focus on Africa, with 25 partner institutions finding their home there.
Our Principal Investigator
Prof. Dr. Mirjam van Reisen, GAIC’s principal investigator, has an impressive track record in both academia and the policy arena, affecting real, positive change in society. She is Professor of Internationals Relations, Innovation and Care at Tilburg University and Professor of FAIR Data Science at Leiden University Medical Center. Van Reisen is also the Project Director for the Digital Innovation and Skills Hub (DISH), part of the African University Network on FAIR Open Science (AUN). In this role, she contributes to globally accessible, high quality education, data and research. Her teaching experience includes, among others, the University of Pavia, Tilburg University, Amsterdam University College, Leiden University and the College of Europe.
Additionally, van Reisen is the Director of the organisation Research Advisors & Experts Europe (RAEE) in Brussels. She furthermore coordinates the Virus Outbreak Data Network (VODAN)-Africa implementation network. She is a Member of the Supervisory Board of PharmAccess. Van Reisen was a member of the Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) and Chair of the Development Assistance Committee (COS) from 2013 to 2020. She was a member of the Board of Philips Foundation and the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation until 2020.
Prof. Dr. Mirjam van Reisen has published extensively on Europe and international cooperation, human rights and human trafficking. She leads research into international human trafficking, international cooperation, the role of technology and big data and the position of women in peace building.
GAIC
Partners
Kampala International University
Kampala International University is a leading international private university in Uganda offering world class learning to students around the world. Its teaching ranges between social sciences, education, engineering and medicine.
Tangaza University College
Tangaza University College is a Catholic College that aspires to be a community of learning and holistic human formation directed towards the promotion of gospel values and academic excellence in multi-cultural context.
Leiden University
Leiden University, known for its historic foundations and emphasis on the social sciences, came into particular prominence during the Dutch Golden Age. It is home to Leiden University Medical Center and LIACS, with which GAIC is associated.
Tilburg University
Tilburg University is a public research university specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, consistently ranking among the top in these fields.
Leiden University Medical Center
Leiden University Medical Center is the teaching hospital associated with Leiden University. It has a strong research branch in the area of tropical and under-studied diseases and related topics, where many PhD students find their home.
Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science
The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science is a centre of excellence for multidisciplinary research and education in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Mekelle University
Mekelle University is one of the largest public universities in Ethiopia. It has seven colleges, eight institutes, and more than 90 undergraduate and 70 postgraduate programs. Its programs range from natural sciences to social sciences and language.
Great Zimbabwe University
Great Zimbabwe University is an institution of higher learning in the city of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The university offers degree and diploma programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the arts, commerce, education and the sciences.
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa University, which was established in 1950, is the oldest and the largest higher learning and research institution in Ethiopia. Since its inception, it has been leading in teaching-learning, research and community services.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Mbarara University of Science & Technology is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the ten public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country.
Federal University Lokoja
The Federal University Lokoja, popularly known as Fulokoja, is a federal university in the confluence city of Lokoja, Nigeria. Its faculties span arts, science, education, management and social science.
École Polytechnique
The École Polytechnique is one of the most prestigious and selective grandes écoles in France. Enjoying great prestige in higher education in France, the École Polytechnique is often associated with selectivity and academic excellence.
University of Sousse
The University of Sousse (Arabic: جامعة سوسة) is a public university in Sousse, Tunisia. It covers most general topic areas, from music and arts to economics, politics, technology, mathematics and agriculture.
University of West London
The University of West London is a public research university in the United Kingdom. It conducts teaching and research in business, computing and engineering, music, healthcare, law, social sciences and media studies.
The University of Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research university in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its three faculties span the natural and technological sciences, humanities and social sciences and law and economics.
East Africa University
East Africa University (Arabic: جامعة شرق أفريقيا) is a non-for-profit institution university Somalia. The college offers courses in seven core departments including: Medicine, engineering, veterinary, Business Administration and Sharia studies.
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Olabisi Onabanjo University is a state university in Nigeria. At the Olabisi Onabanjo University, world-class research and exceptional education takes place across the broadest possible range of disciplines.
Abdou Moumouni University
Abdou Moumouni University was formerly the University of Niamey from 1974 to 1994. On the right bank of the Niger River in Niamey, its students and faculty have historically been involved in protest movements in the capital.
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. Following its founding in 1559, it focused on theological education, Nowadays, its teaching and research span all fields of science.
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town leads, in Africa, in the major world university rankings: Times Higher Education, QS, Center for World University Rankings, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings and ShanghaiRanking.
Aksum University
Aksum University is a teaching university in Aksum in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It offers teaching programs and research projects which lead toward undergraduate and master's degrees. It is a general university.
Admas University
Admas University is a tertiary institution based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was established in 1998. The University has started many e-Learning programs to develop the Ethiopian Higher Educational System.
Stanford University
Stanford University is a private research university located in the census-designated place of Stanford, California. It is one of the highest-ranked university in the world, enjoying significant global esteem.
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University is a university in Niger State, central Nigeria. Its conducts research and teaching in the areas natural sciences, social sciences, technology, education, agriculture, language and health.
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College is a constituent college of Tumaini University Makumira in Moshi, Tanzania. It offers specialized education and research in the area of health and medicine.
African Leadership University
African Leadership University is a network of tertiary institutions with operations in both Mauritius and Rwanda with a bachelor's degree. It launched operations in 2017 and 2017 in these two countries respectively.
San Diego Supercomputer Center
The San Diego Supercomputer Center strives to deliver lasting impact across the greater scientific community by creating innovative end-to-end computational and data solutions to meet the biggest research challenges of our time.
Delft Institute for Water Education
The Delft Institute for Water Education is the largest international graduate water education facility in the world. It offers various high quality Masters and PhD programs.
The University of The West Indies
The University of The West Indies is an esteemed university boasting many notable graduates including nobellaureates, an emmy-prize winner and heads of government. It has 5 campuses and is involved in all major subject areas.
Ndejje University
Ndejje University is a private, Christian university with four campuses across the Kampala area. The topic areas covered by Ndejje University range all major scientific fields.
