I was speechless when they told me that I had been awarded an honorary doctorate. It’s a great honour. I’m convinced that it can also provide motivat… - Nashwa Eassa

Another action that could be taken is to use research outcomes and results to advise policy-makers through policy briefs on topics such as the use of solar energy, knowing that sunlight is available, and there is a shortage in electricity supply in many African countries.

The prize is very encouraging for Arab women and will show girls in my country that they can achieve their career goals, too."

Women in academia must work twice as hard to prove that they are competent. Men don’t have to exert themselves in the same way. I can see this structure everywhere: in Sudan, in other developing countries, and also in Sweden. Men have the top jobs in the academic world. Much remains to be done here.