Assoc. Prof. Jean Leonard Buhigiro

Jean Leonard Buhigiro is an Associate Professor of History Education at the University of Rwanda – College of Education (UR-CE). He lectures in a wide range of modules, including Introduction to History, History Teaching Methods, History of Rwanda, History of International Relations, Medieval History, and Modern Times. Throughout his academic career, he has held several leadership roles such as Head of Department, Deputy Dean, and Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Education. He has contributed to the writing of the General History of Rwanda (NUR–NCUR) and has served as a quality assurer for secondary school history textbooks. Educational Background PhD in History Education – University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Master of Arts in History – Stellenbosch University, South Africa Bachelor of Arts in History – Université Nationale du Rwanda Fulbright Alumnus in American Civilization – New York University Research Interests Teaching difficult and sensitive histories, particularly the Genocide against the Tutsi Peace Education Gender History History of International Relations