Serusha Govender

Journo. Doc Producer. Digital Strategist: On Africa, Gender, Sci & Health, Enviro & Climate, Tech & Metaverse @ChathamHouse @IWMF @risj_oxford @MGGNetwork @BBC

[Ada Lovelace Institute @AdaLovelaceInst]

We understand that the controversial Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will not be taken forward before the close of Parliament – meaning that it ‘falls’ and will not become law. 🧵

[Reon Van Der Merwe @ReonVDM]

Fellow #MGG alumni @SerushaGovender alerting delegates of the International Capacity Development for the Civil Service on #Digitalisation to the concerns and tensions between human rights and accelerating #AI trends.

#Sustainability #capacitybuilding #technology

[XR4Human @xr4human]

On #WomansDay2024 reflect on the women's role in computer science: from the hidden labour of the ENIAC women operating it to Ada Lovelace, the first computer #programmer in the 19th century

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

Always happy to talk about #climate justice and combating science mis/disinformation... Thanks for having me, #MGGAcademy 2023 @IDOS_research and good luck with the rest of your academy! #globalgovernance #Sustainability

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

Happy to be back in South Africa for the British High Commission's #WomeninSTEM dialogue. I'll be moderating a panel on 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling for South African Women in STEM" later today with these impressive women! @ukinsouthafrica @CSIR @tebogoMosito6 @FaithMangope

[Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox]

I keep being asked what I make of the UFO thing in Congress yesterday, so here it is: I watched a few clips and saw some people who seemed to believe stuff saying extraordinary things without presenting extraordinary evidence. Therefore I have nothing more to say, other than: It would be great if true - it would take a bit of the pressure off our civilisation if we weren’t the only means within the Milky Way by which the Universe understands itself. Sadly, as of today, I still feel that pressure, so can we perhaps focus on not messing our world up rather than hoping that, to paraphrase Sagan, someone will float down to save us from ourselves.

[DocFilmSA @DocFilmmakersSA]

Are you looking for a bursary towards your television or film studies and you are registered for undergrad at an accredited SA tertiary institution? This @nfvfsa opportunity is for you!
More details: https://t.co/1vnv5CHIL4 Closes: 08 September 2023

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

Come hear more about our research on gender and inclusivity in cyberspace & a little about my research into gender safety in emerging tech & the metaverse! Today at #ChathamHouse @CH_Events #CHCyber @ChathamHouseISR

[Journal of Cyber Policy @CHCyberPolicy]

#CHCyber begins with a keynote from @Lindy_Cameron, CEO of the @NCSC

[Ada Lovelace Institute @AdaLovelaceInst]

We're at @rightscon! Join us online tomorrow (Tuesday 6th June, 18:30BST) to discuss the potential opportunities for transformation in data-driven systems to benefit people and society.

#RightsCon

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

A terrible, terrible loss, not just for journalism, but for South Africa... Eusebius McKaiser, broadcaster and journalist dies at age 45 https://t.co/TqcUlIQD6H

[Dr Patricia M Lewis @PatriciaMary]

Concerns again over safety of nuclear power plant at #Zaporizhzhya. @rafaelmgrossi of @IAEA reporting that residents of nearby Enerhoda are being evacuated.

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

This International Women's Day, the @ChathamHouse Cyber Policy team is debunking myths about gender in cyber - check out this special video we made for you!

@ChathamHouseISR #ChathamHouse #genderequality #WomenInTech #OnLineSafety

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

It's the 3rd and final day of the fantastic @gatherverse Summit!

Excited to be joining the panel: 'Intersection of Innovation & Human Progress'. Tune in live from 8am PST.

#GV23 #innovation #Metaverse

[Serusha Govender @SerushaGovender]

Is a malaria-free Africa possible in our lifetime? Great to see the work being done to make it a reality... Fantastic work @SephoraMianda @UPTuks #globalhealth #endmalaria

[UP Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences @UPnasagric]

MALARIA-FREE AFRICA: Experts at UP have taken yet another step towards a malaria-free future after finding compounds in a locally indigenous aloe species that could prevent transmission of the malaria-carrying parasite. Read more: https://t.co/YREFVF2LfS

[Zakes Mda @ZakesMda]

I’ve lived in the USA for 42 years. I never ever imagined that in my lifetime I would see a South African hosting the Grammys. Trevor Noah is doing us proud day by day. So are the South African musicians who won a Grammy