Busitema University participated in a two-day regional workshop hosted by Kyambogo University under the METODIC Project, an international initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between academia and the textile industry to promote a sustainable and circular textile sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. The workshop, held on 1st and 2nd December 2025, brought together partners from universities and industry institutions across East Africa and Europe.
The Busitema University delegation was led by Dr. Edwin Kamalha, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering and the Principal Investigator for the METODIC Project at Busitema. He was accompanied by: Mr. Godias Tumusiime,  Ms. Peace Karungi Balala, Mr. Isaac Naleebi and Mr. Allen Amati
The team actively contributed to discussions on curriculum development, industry collaboration, student capacity-building, and upcoming project deliverables.
The workshop convened delegates from a wide range of institutions, including: Uganda: Busitema University, Kyambogo University; Kenya: Moi University, Technical University of Kenya, Ethiopia: Jimma University, Mekelle University; Greece: University of West Attica and IDEC SA; and Belgium: Ghent University. This diversity of expertise provided a rich platform for cross-learning and strengthening inter-university cooperation in sustainable textile innovation.