Louise Heery

[Louise Heery @LMHeery]

Great talk this week in Brussels. We need much more African-European science: https://t.co/npeoHkM5G9

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

Research by UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology is exploring how to rear and harvest edible insects. According to Prof Adullahi Ahmed Yusuf, Humboldt Ambassador Scientist in South Africa, their work focuses on developed cost-effective rearing techniques, harvesting and handling methods, value addition and legislation in order to ensure the sustainable use of insects.

Read more in the article ‘ Insects a la carte’ in issue 10 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine:
https://t.co/DHccSqT6Np

#UniversityOfPretoria #UPResearchMatters

[Royal Academy of Engineering @RAEngNews]

Your climate innovation can’t wait. Up to £3m + 10 years of support to move beyond the lab.

[Africa Research & Impact Network @arin_africa]

Increased data computing with AI requires high electricity consumption, causing a rebound effect that amplifies greenhouse gas emissions — @AKNdaka (@WitsUniversity)
#AI4Climate #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0

[Africa Research & Impact Network @arin_africa]

Calling for AI Fellows! Join us in advancing AI for climate resilience and action across Africa.
@Agevy (@arin_africa)
#AI4Climate #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0

[Africa Research & Impact Network @arin_africa]

We are creating learning spaces for AI in Africa — @joanes_atela of @arin_africa #AI4Climate, #ClimateResilience, #ClimateAction #NDCs3_0

[ARUA @ARUA_News]

📢 ARUA is #hiring!
We're looking for a Programme Manager – Training & Research to help support our capacity-building initiatives.
📍Based in Accra.
📝 Apply here: https://t.co/zSFxnAAc4n

#Africajobs #AfricaResearch #HigherEd

[Nuffield Centre for Int. Health & Development @NuffieldLeeds]

In new blog post, Nuffield researchers reflect on the importance of meaningful community engagement in addressing global health challenges, using examples from the @CE4AMR project and @ChorusUrban

Read here:
https://t.co/E7bNoqWzwL

[Africa Research & Impact Network @arin_africa]

Can African universities power climate resilience with AI?
@arin_africa's new study supported by @IDRC_CRDI dives deep into what’s missing & what’s possible.

Download the report here: https://t.co/LzB0Yu1TNk
#AI #climateChange #Capacity #Africa #Resilience

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

Applications are open for a doctoral fellowship in the EU-funded Planet4Health study at UP, focusing on how climate change impacts mental wellbeing in Gauteng. The 12-month hybrid fellowship is supervised by Prof Linda Theron and starts in May 2025: https://t.co/jikVaNK85g

[Africa Research & Impact Network @arin_africa]

New from @arin_africa (funded by @FCDOGovUK ): Climate adaptation in East Africa requires integrated solutions & policy focus. See the study: https://t.co/k5KHRrv3pz

[EPSRC CDT Future Fluid Dynamics @CDTFluidsLeeds]

Deadline tomorrow!

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham

[CHORUS Urban Health @ChorusUrban]

Read insights from our policy dialogue event held in Bangladesh in January. The report identifies the prospects and challenges facing the strengthening of urban health systems, including the need for more coordination and information sharing:

https://t.co/luFmtvzVT6

[Newton Fund @NewtonFund]

New updates in the International Science Partnerships Fund #ISPF newsletter👇

👩‍💻Fellowships for early career researchers on the impact of #AI on science
🌍2025 #AfricaPrize shortlist
🏦New partnerships to strengthen institutional capacity

👉https://t.co/DW9rBvE5ih

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

📢 Exciting opportunities at CGIAR!

We're hiring research officers, scientists, communications professionals, and more. Join us in driving innovation for a food-secure future.

Explore open roles: https://t.co/rgCFnZpi3o
#OneCGIAR

[iCASP @YorkshireiCASP]

Our team is busy preparing for our exciting Confluence 25 event next week at @HorizonLeeds & we're ready to welcome around 100 delegates.

We're showcasing the impact that some of our key projects have regionally, nationally & internationally working with our wonderful partners.

[HERD International @HERDIntl]

Co-creating a tool for household census:
We're supporting #Budhanilkantha municipality in collecting multi-sectoral data through #census. Elected representatives, who work closely with communities, providing valuable feedback to contextualize the tool. #UrbanHealth @sushilbaral

[@UniLeedsGlobal @UniLeedsGlobal]

Led by @PietroValda from UoLeeds STORM Labs, and in collaboration with @UCSanDiego and @kaistpr; global researchers have developed ground-breaking vine robots with magnetic skin that mimic creeping plant movements and can be used for medical intervention:
https://t.co/d3YQgRJrrN

[Royal Society Publishing @RSocPublishing]

Are you a researcher with an interest in the ecology and biodiversity of #peatlands? Join our upcoming scientific meeting on the theme of tropical peatlands in Africa:
https://t.co/J1cmYec2l3