African scholars pursue research at Wuhan center

Bancy Gichovi An increasing number of African scholars have pursued their botanical research with the backing of Chinese institutions in recent years. Bancy Gichovi, a master's student at the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center in Wuhan, Hubei province, is among them. The Sino-Africa Joint Research Center serves as a melting pot of talent, with over 300 students from 14 African countries collaborating on botanical, animal science and microbiological research initiatives. The academic program at the center involves master's students spending two semesters at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, while PhD students complete a semester before advancing their research pursuits.