What We Do

Activities & Services

Research, Knowledge Production and Translation

HELPA conducts and supports interdisciplinary research on doctoral education, knowledge systems, leadership, gender, governance, innovation and societal transformation in Africa.

Knowledge Pathways and Ecosystem Building

HELPA builds bridges between academia, policy, industry and society to ensure African knowledge moves beyond the thesis and contributes meaningfully to governance, innovation and development.

Higher Education Advisory and Institutional Partnerships

HELPA works with universities, research centres and higher education stakeholders to strengthen doctoral training, research ecosystems and institutional strategy.

Leadership and Professional Development

HELPA supports doctoral candidates and early-career researchers to become confident scholars, strategic thinkers and public intellectuals equipped to lead within academia, policy, industry and society.

Facilitation, Dialogue and Convening

HELPA designs and facilitates spaces that connect scholars, institutions, policymakers, practitioners and industry actors across Africa and beyond.

Evidence and Systems Transformation

HELPA supports evidence-driven dialogue on the future of doctoral education and the transformation of African knowledge systems.