The Secretariat participated in the National Research Week, under the theme “Uniting Research, Industry and Innovation", hosted by the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Dr Kaviraj Sukon, and coordinated by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), at the University of Mauritius’ Reduit campus.

During the Opening ceremony, the Minister explained that the inaugural event is aimed bringing together all Mauritian national universities and research institutions, while promoting the participation of private tertiary institutions with a view to promote the exchange of information and foster meaningful research partnerships among researchers. He further encouraged universities to explore ongoing research and innovation at other institutions, with the goal of undertaking joint projects that address pressing national challenges such as flash floods, climate change, and food security. 

 The keynote address was delivered by Dr Surya Raghu, visiting Professor at Wits University (South Africa) and President, Advanced Fluidics (USA). 

The week culminated with the theme: Research and Innovation in Action: “Bridging Academia and Industry", and the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Mauritius Institute of Biotechnology (MIBL) and the University of Mauritius at the closing session on 18 April 2025.