Networks and collaborations

Roskilde University (RU) is part of a number of networks and collaborations within developing research.

Building Stronger Universities
"Building Stronger Universities in Developing Countries” is a partnership between research and higher education institutions in developing countries and Danish universities. The activities are divided into four platforms. The four platforms are

• Human Health, (external link)
• Growth and Employment,  (external link)
• Climate and Environment,  (external link)
• Stability, Democracy and Rights (external link)  

RU participates in all four platforms. Read more about the BSU initiative (external link)

Forum for Africa Research
Forum for Africa Research is based at RU and is an open network for everybody interested in development research focusing on Africa.

Africa Studies Europe (AEGIS)
AEGIS is a research network of European studies centres which aims to create synergies between experts and institutions.
Find out more: http://www.aegis-eu.org/

The Indian Ocean Network
The Indian Ocean as a visionary area. The aim of the Indian Ocean network project is to develop collaboration between researchers in Denmark, India and South Africa – as well as Nordic and European colleagues – engaged in studies of transnationalism and cultural exchanges around the Indian Ocean.
Find out more about the Indian Ocean Network

Other links
Danida Research Portal - the Portal to research projects supported by Danida (external link) - An online portal, which provides access to information on research projects funded by Danida. The portal includes projects supported through The Consultative Committee for Development Research (FFU), including pilot research projects, as well as support to centres, networks, platforms, and support to international research.