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HSWT students in Senegal: Successful exchange as part of the FAMFISK programme

Die Studierenden sitzen im Kreis und arbeiten alle mit ihren Händen mit der Erde vor Ihnen.

As part of the FAMFISK project, a delegation from Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) visited Université du Sine Saloum El Hadj Ibrahima Niass (USSEIN) in Senegal from 17 February to 6 March 2025.

The tandem project, organised in cooperation with Maschinenring Foundation and Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw), enabled four students and one doctoral candidate from HSWT to work together with Senegalese partners on specific issues. The aim of the visit was to strengthen academic and practice-orientated exchange with a focus on agricultural machinery, Food Technology and dairy farming. The group was supported on site by bbw trainer Josef Mangold and translator Fatimata Diallo from USSEIN.

Highlights of the agenda

  • 17.02.2025 - Arrival in Dakar
    Reception of the delegation, transfer to Thiès and first exchange with local partners.
  • 18-23 February 2025 - Company visits & technical workshops
    Visit to machinery rings in Thiès and Diourbel, excursions to the "Garage Mobile", practical exchange with agricultural machinery manufacturers (SISMAR, SPEM) and to the Ferme de 4 Chemins in Mbour.
  • 24-27 February 2025 - Project work in Mbour & Fimela
    Practical work on training farms, in-depth project work with local actors.
  • 28.02.2025 - Welcome Day at USSEIN
    Ceremonial reception with presentation of the student projects, campus tour and exchange with students and lecturers.
  • 01 - 03 March 2025 - Individual project consultation
    Individual meetings with professors, visits to local cooperatives and companies.
  • 04.03.2025 - Meeting with the Rector of USSEIN
    The academic and cultural exchange was reflected upon and joint perspectives for research, teaching and exchange programmes were developed.
  • 05.03.2025 - Conclusion & evaluation
    Participation in a mechanical engineering course at USSEIN, feedback session and joint project conclusion.

The four tandem projects covered key topics in agricultural and Food Technology. One project was dedicated to improving a seed drill with animal traction in order to increase its efficiency and adaptability to local conditions. Another team worked on optimising the value chain in food processing, particularly with regard to the quality assurance and shelf life of products. The production and application of alginate, a natural gelling agent with a wide range of uses in Agriculture and Horticulture, was also investigated. The fourth project focussed on improving the feed supply for dairy cows. All projects were implemented in a practical manner and supplemented by close dialogue with local farms and experts.

The three-week stay not only enabled intensive professional collaboration, but also promoted intercultural understanding and helped to further deepen the university partnership between HSWT and USSEIN, which has already existed for several years.

The participants look back on the diverse experiences and impressions on site with enthusiasm, were able to make valuable contacts and benefited in particular from the intensive exchange of knowledge with the partners in Senegal. The project was made possible through funding from the Bavarian State Chancellery.

The tandems' personal stories and highlights can be read and viewed here:

Reception at Maschinenring in Thies on 18.03.2025: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maschinenring-foundation_famfisk-weihenstephan-freising-ugcPost-7300823463965929473-FjvN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

Video of students Eleonora + Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hswt_kooperation-hswtinternational-weihenstephan-activity-7311031783565713408-s7W5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

Video of student Elina: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hswt_famfisk-kooperation-hswtinternational-activity-7306320708534456322-_V7j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

Video of student Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hswt_famfisk-landwirtschaft-internationalezusammenarbeit-activity-7303784030708064256-qhc2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

Welcome Day at USSEIN on 28.02.2025: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hswt_dans-le-cadre-du-projet-famfisk-le-campus-activity-7306214666026835968-nxIz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

Meeting with the Rector of USSEIN on 04.03.2025: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hswt_afd-activity-7303346300802990081-H-im?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACzrifUBcIBmraOLF-QO8qrhPEIEi3CXSjc

  • Bei der Arbeit im Feld mit Alginat. Zwei Personen bearbeiten das Produkt in Plastikbehältern, eine Person sitzt davor auf einem Stuhl und schaut zu.
    The group is working on the practical application of alginate.
  • Ein Student führt einen Esel auf dem Feld, während hinter ihm Studierende die Sämaschine testen und führen.
    The optimized seeder is moved by animal traction in the field trial.
  • Gruppenfoto der Projektgruppe in einem Kuhstall. Im Hintergrund sieht man eine Kuh beim Fressen.
    Another project focuses on improving the feed supply for dairy cows.
  • Die Gruppe im Feld steht in einer Reihe vor der Kamera.
    Group photo at the Birane Campus in Kaolack.

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