Three international students from the MNGD project presented their research at the 2nd International Joint Conference of “Formation of Platforms for Promoting Transdisciplinary Human Resources for SDGs-Oriented Innovation in Africa” (held on December 17, 2021). Among them, Ms. Teshome Birhanu (Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University) won the Best Presentation Award for his presentation “Characterizing the mechanical behavior of soil treated with finely shredded paper and hydrated lime”.