Education:

• Since 2021: PhD studies on the topic: Preparation for Research and Research Experiences of Undergraduate students of Rwandan Universities
• 2015 – 2017: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Quality in Developing Countries, University of Bamberg. Master’s thesis “Good Learning Climate in Higher Education: Case of Rwanda” under publication in PIASS Publication Series.
• 2008 – 2010: Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Educational Management and Administration, Kampala International University, Uganda. Master’s thesis “An assessment of Facilities provision for the Nine Years Basic Education Program in Rwanda, Case of Karongi District” (unpublished).
• 2004 – 2007: Bachelor’s Degree (B. Ed.) in Psychopedagogy, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda
• 2023: English Language Certificate, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Professional Experience:

• Since 2012: Lecturer and Coordinator of PIASS Karongi Campus: Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS), Karongi (Rwanda):

• Lecturer and Coordinator of a PIASS Campus located at Karongi, Western Rwanda (2016 - 2021)

• Assistant Lecturer: Teaching, supervising students' short dissertations and internships, research and community services (2012-2016)

• Academic Secretary of Faculty of Education (2012-2016)

• 2011-2012: Secondary school director
• 2008-2011: deputy secondary school director
• 1988-2002: Primary school Teacher

Research areas

• Research training and integrity
• Educational quality
• Global education

Conferences:

• Ntakirutimana, E. (2024). Integrity in Research Practice: Perception of undergraduate students in Rwandan universities. Presentation in the “8^th World Conference on Research Integrity”, 2-5 June 2024, Athens, Greece.
• Ntakirutimana, E. (2023). Research for life skills: A contribution to global citizenship education in Rwandan Universities. Presentation in the International Conference on “Bridging Global Citizenship and Multilingual competences”, 16-17 June 2023, Graz, Austria.
• Ntakirutimana, E. (2021). Integration of peace education in current basic education curricula for Rwandan schools. Presentation in the International conference “Education for Peace” 16-17 February 2021, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (online).
• Ntakirutimana, E. (2020). Critical Globalisation and good learning climate in Rwandan Higher education. Presentation in International conference on “Education for Globalisation”, by PIASS, ULPGL, UEC and Uni-Bamberg, 12-13 February 2020, Butare, Rwanda.
• Ntakirutimana, E. (2018). Facilitation d’un séminaire atelier “Bon climat d’apprentissage dans l’enseignement supeireur”, Conférence scientifique internationale sur la qualité de l'enseignement pour un développement durable en Afrique Sub-Saharienne à l'Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL), 14-15 Mai 2018, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Publications:

• Tangwe, A.T., Ntakirutimana, E. and Niyibizi, E. (2023). Education for Women Empowerment: Perceptions and Experiences of Female University Graduates in Rwanda. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(9), 302-317.
• Ntakirutimana, E. and Ngendahayo, G. (2021). Teacher students’ perceptions on effectiveness of university teacher training programs towards the implementation of competency-based curriculum. PIASS Publication Series, 14, 15-31.
• Niyibizi, E., Dufitumukiza, A., Mukanziza, J., Murwanashyaka, T, Ntakirutimana, E. & Nyiramana, C. (2020). Teaching and Learning Process during Covid-19 Lockdown: Experiences of Students and Lecturers in Rwanda Protestant Universities. European Studies, 16,181-199
• Dufitumukiza, A., Ntakirutimana, E., Niyibizi, E. & Mukanziza, J. (2020). The nine-year basic education policy and secondary schools internal efficiency: A case study in Rwanda. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9 (6), 202-2012.
• Ntakirutimana, E. and Ngendahayo, G. (2018). Ubudehe and Social Economic Development in Rutsiro District. PIASS Publication Series, 12, 103-120.
• Ntakirutimana, E. and Dufitumukiza, A. (2014). The Effect of Domestic Violence on Child School Achievement: reflection on general systems theory, family and school system. PIASS Publication Series, 6,163-182.
• Munyantwali, E., Ntakirutimana, E. (2014). “Family Responsibilities and Children’s Education.” PIASS Publication Series, 5,109-126.
• Nkundabatware, I., Munyantwali, E., Ntakirutimana, E. Dufitumukiza, A., Niyikiza, A (2013). "The Role of Formal Education in Entrepreneurship Skills". PIASS Publication Series, 3, 34-75.
• Ntakirutimana, E. (2010). “An assessment of Facilities provision for the Nine Years Basic Education Program in Rwanda. A case of Karongi District.” Kampala: Kampala International University.

Book Chapters

• Habarurema, V. and Ntakirutimana, E. (2019). Ubudehe and Diaconia: Theological and Moral Perspective for Social Solidarity in Rwanda. In Gatwa, T. & Mbonyinkebe, D. (Eds). Home-grown solutions: a legacy to generations in Africa. Yaoundé: Editions Clé. 167-193.