School leaders
Partnering with universities and industry
Schools cannot provide every STEM experience alone. Partnerships extend what learners see and who they meet.
Universities
- lab visits and open days;
- student mentors and tutors;
- joint research on learning.
Companies
- site visits to factories, power plants and tech firms;
- guest speakers on careers;
- support for equipment, connectivity or competitions.
Innovation hubs and makerspaces
Many African cities have tech hubs and makerspaces. They can host learner projects and introduce learners to entrepreneurs.
The VR Labs Africa IoT Lab
Our IoT Lab at Ramco Courts, South C, Nairobi, hosts class visits where learners work with sensors, microcontrollers and connected devices, and it welcomes research partners.
Making a partnership work
- Agree clear goals and a contact person on each side.
- Start with one activity and build trust.
- Recognise partners publicly.
Learning research
Universities studying how learners learn with virtual and real labs can partner with VR Labs Africa through the research page.