London, UK – Zimbabwean doctoral researcherAbel Mavurahas been awarded the highly prestigious Clutton-Brock Cambridge Studentship to pursue an MPhil/PhD in Architecture and Urban Studies at the University of Cambridge, beginning in October 2025 Currently based in the United Kingdom,Mavuracontinues to make waves in academic and research circles Just weeks ago, he became the first African doctoral researcher to receive the Margaret Mead Memorial Award, presented by the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) and the International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR) The award recognises his groundbreaking work on migrant resilience and systems thinking, which has drawn international attention
In addition to his academic achievements,Mavurais also set to receive the Zimbabwe Global Achievers Award later this year, an honour that celebrates exceptional contributions by Zimbabweans in the diaspora These accolades mark a series of historic milestones in Mavura’s academic journey and underscore the enduring impact of the Clutton-Brock scholarship, a legacy initiative aimed at strengthening UK–Zimbabwe academic collaboration Mavura’s achievements not only highlight his personal commitment to scholarly excellence but also represent the growing recognition of African voices in global research, particularly in areas addressing migration, resilience, and sustainable urban futures Source: Gemnation
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Source: Gemnation
