Science, Technology and Innovation Conference and Exhibitions (STICE) is a national and multi-sectoral event organized every year by Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The objective of STICE among others includes providing a platform for multi-stakeholders (policy makers, scientists, researchers, innovators, funders, development partners and industry players) to meet and exchanging information and experiences from Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) activities. This year it was held on 14TH – 16TH June 2023 with a theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’ - “Sayansi, Teknolojia na Ubunifu kwa Maendeleo Endelevu”

The ERASMUS cooperation with two universities in Tanzania was intensified as Dr. Simone Giertz, international coordinator at the Depratment of Geography, University of Bonn, visited both universities in May. In June, Prof. Felister Mombo from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and Dr. Lucy Massoi from Mzumbe University visited Bonn.