Accelerate Research Hub

We generate evidence on development accelerators to support adolescents in Africa to thrive across multiple #SDGs.

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

#NewpublicationNew research shows that evidence-based #parentingprogrammes can reduce #violenceagainstadolescents at scale. Real-world impact. Real change. read: https://t.co/lKj3c0AhHl #Parenting #ViolencePrevention #GlobalHealth #AdolescentHealth #PublicHealth #Africa

[UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme End Child Marriage @GPChildMarriage]

A humanitarian response that leaves girls behind isn't good enough.

Join the important conversation at the side event during Women Deliver.
🗓️Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 12:00 – 13:30 AEST
📍 Meeting Room 217, Level 2 (first come, first serve)

#EndChildMarriage #GirlsRights

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Today we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and contributions of workers around the world. 🌍💼

Happy International Labour Day to everyone building, creating, and striving every day. Your work matters.

#LabourDay #MayDay #WorkersDay

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

🚀Call for consultancy#Economicmodelling

Looking for an experienced consultant to collaborate on an exciting project.
If you’re passionate about solving real-world problems and delivering impact, see attachment for more details.

#Consulting #ROImodelling

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Here’s to bold ideas, meaningful research, and impactful collaborations in the year ahead.
#HappyNewYear2026 #AccelerateResearchHub #ResearchImpact #Innovation

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for Joy, peace and success in the year ahead

#FestiveSeason #HappyHolidays #PeaceandLove #HappyNewYear

[Oxford DSPI @DSPI_Oxford]

Join us as a Policy Engagement Officer within @accelerate_hub!
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12 months.
Deadline: 16 January 2026
Find out more about the role and its requirements: https://t.co/LR89RO41mj

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Are you our next Policy Engagement Officer?
Join @UniofOxford to help shape global policy on child protection and climate emergencies across Africa. Work with UNICEF & UNFPA to turn research into real-world impact.
Apply now: https://t.co/DQIB5FtBbK

[Oxford DSPI @DSPI_Oxford]

📩 You've got mail! Research finds untargeted letters do not encourage burglary-prevention behavioural change.
Professor Alex Sutherland, co-author of the report, says "new, more effective approaches should be adopted."
➡️Read the report: https://t.co/SYoNXuP3Bt

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are key to improving adolescent health in Africa—bringing essential services, trust and support where barriers persist. 🌍💪 Evidence shows impact in mental health and HIV/SRH outcomes. Let’s scale youth-friendly care! 📈 #AdolescentHealth #UNICEF

[Oxford DSPI @DSPI_Oxford]

🚨We're Hiring a Research Assistant with computer science & Earth observation expertise to support climate and population data integration for modelling development accelerator programmes in Africa.
⏰Deadline: 22.12.25
Find out more 👇
https://t.co/BeiEoFMzR4

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

#jobopportunity
The Adolescent Accelerators Research Hub (AARHub) at @UCT_news is recruiting a Quantitative Postdoctoral Research Fellow. (Multi-country research, Economic modelling & ROI analysis)
Apply here: https://t.co/LvmFrzfY4R
#Postdoc #ResearchJobs #Economics

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

“This investment case is not just about data — it’s a roadmap to transformation. Every naira invested in girls’ education and delaying child marriage builds resilient families, stronger economies, and peaceful societies.”
— Mercy Okeke, @GirlsNotBrides #InvestInGirls

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

“We can use this evidence on the high #ROI of #SafeSpaces in Kano and Kaduna to review the AGILE programme and push for integrating safe spaces into formal education systems. These investments translate into human capital development.” - Adenike Jagun, World Bank AGILE Programme

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

“Over the past two decades, Kano has seen major accomplishments in girls’ education-from rising female enrollment to higher transition rates and greater awareness of the value of educating girls.” - Kano Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

You a skilled researcher with Comp Scie. + Earth observation expertise? Join @DSPI_Oxford to integrate climate + population data for models shaping development strategies in #Ethiopia. Help advance education, health & wellbeing for #adolescentgirls.
Apply https://t.co/rGsAlMTYna

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

You a skilled researcher passionate about impact? Join @accelerate_hub to support cost-effectiveness analyses of development accelerator programmes in Africa. Help shape evidence-based strategies improving outcomes for #adolescentgirls in #Ethiopia.
Apply https://t.co/rVic3OmFib

[UCT @UCT_news]

Your future, your way.

Whether you aim for a career in business or want to continue with postgraduate study, UCT’s Management Studies programme equips you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed – on your terms.

UCT’s firm offers for admission next year will be made in January 2026.

#ChooseUCT

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

When girls are learning, the sky is not their limit but their starting point.That’s why it’s important for our safe spaces to reinforce girls’ literacy & numeracy skills. This also helps parents see value of educating girls. – Habiba Mohammed, Exec Dir, Ctr. for Girls’ Education

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

@GatesFoundation-funded research from @Accelerate_Hub shows investing in #adolescent #girls in No #Nigeria delivers powerful economic and social gains. For every $ invested, Nigeria could gain $21 in returns. @UNICEF_Nigeria @centre4girlsed #GirlsEducation https://t.co/ihepd1i0q2