Henda Mahmoudi

AGYA is an amazing platform for connecting with colleagues from different disciplines. The exchanges I have had with fellow AGYA members from the humanities, arts, life sciences, technical sciences, and social sciences have enriched my research and professional trajectory. I especially loved the training courses AGYA provided to help us develop our skills. 

I am proud to have been part of AGYA’s inaugural cohort in 2013 and greatly enjoyed contributing to the set-up of AGYA’s regulations and initial working group structures. During my time in the Academy, I have worked with German and Arab colleagues on several topics, but those closest to my heart have involved youth and women’s empowerment, particularly in the agricultural sector. AGYA has really opened doors for me to collaborate across disciplines and borders, giving me invaluable opportunities to develop and implement my ideas, visions and projects in the framework of Arab-German and Arab-Arab research cooperation with real scientific and societal impact. AGYA also helped me explore other sides of my professional personality; enriching trainings and networking events have boosted my capabilities as a woman researcher, leader, and ambassador of science and culture. As an AGYA alumna, I continue to be an enthusiastic ambassador for AGYA and enjoy continuing to work with and support the next generations of AGYA members as this excellent network continues to grow.