Dr. Charles Wendo

Training Coordinator, @scidev

Science journalist, veterinary doctor & media trainer

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

@sheila_nabafu Congratulations @sheila_nabafu!

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

@loyce_faith Well done Doc!
Prof Omaswa used to say health is made at home and only repaired in hospital when it goes wrong.

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

I'm honoured to join the editorial board of the Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences. I look forward to contributing my expertise in translating academic research into accessible and impactful information for policymakers and the public.

[NARO Uganda @narouganda]

Since 1993, UJAS has been a platform for Ugandan Agricultural Scientists (331 articles published!).

Now, a new editorial board is focused on expanding its reach. Events like the NARO-University conference are key for presenting research & nurturing new talent.
Read more: https://t.co/njtrmGn0ls
@SorotiUniversi1 @Makerere @UCUniversityFAS @NdejjeUnive @UCUniversity

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

@Penkunda @newvisionwire @Baihiljoe @Namugosh @lparwot Yes, I'm here feeding my brain

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

"If I were made Vice Chancellor and given 1 billion for research, I would rather fund uptake of research outputs that are lying on the shelves than fund new research whose outputs will remain on the shelves" - Prof Tom Ogada, @ACTSNET
@SGCIAfrica @UNCST_Uganda
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Researchers @MakerereNews have developed bakery products (bread, cookies, crackers, cupcakes) using maize germ, bran and wheat flour. By turning by-products into valuable products, they hope to boost economic livelihoods.
@SGCIAfrica @ACTSNET @UNCST_Uganda
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Researchers at @RwandaIndustry have developed and patented a low-cost starter culture for making banana wine. Next step is finding a private partner for commercial production.
@SGCIAfrica @ACTSNET @RwandaIndustry @EMunezero @ScienceTechRW @RwandaTrade
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

@wakakasam @UCUniversity @ACTSNET @UNCST_Uganda @ScriptTraining @GSsepuuya Crickets are edible and are one of the indigenous insects consumed in many African countries.

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Researchers at @UCUniversity in Uganda are turning food waste into feed for crickets to produce high-quality protein for humans. They say this approach could be an economically viable investment.
@ACTSNET
@UNCST_Uganda
@ScriptTraining
@Gssepuuya
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

@NARO_MUZARDI @Makerere @narouganda @BarbaraZawedde @Imma_MOjara Congratulations Dr Immaculate!

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

"Often we focus on meat yet the value of leather is much higher than that of meat from the same animal. Leather is a co-product, not a byproduct" -- Dr Paul Tanui, chemist, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
@DeKUTkenya
@ACTSNET
@ScriptTraining
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Researchers at Mozambique's Eduardo Mondlane University and their counterparts in Botswana are using indigenous wild fruits to produce commercializable products such as sweets, jam, cake, biscuits and energy bars.
@ACTSNET
@ScriptTraining
#RIMSymposium2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Researchers from 17 African countries, supported by @SGCIAfrica, are gathering in Kampala alongside their national science and technology councils to explore how innovation can fuel Africa’s socio-economic progress.
@ACTSNET
@ScriptTraining

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

I'm looking forward to facilitating an exciting discussion with eminent researchers and research managers in Africa

[Script Training @ScriptTraining]

@ScriptTraining Coordinator @drwendo will be hosting a session on "Pitching Research to Policymakers in 2 Minutes" at the @SGCIAfrica Academic Symposium in Gaborone, Botswana. 🎤📚 This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers to sharpen their skills in communicating research.

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

The SGCI Annual Forum and GRC Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting has officially opened, hosted by Botswana's Ministry of Communications, Knowledge, and Technology! Follow for updates on key STI and research discussions throughout the week.

#SGCIAnnualForum2024

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

17 African national councils and ministries responsible for science and technology are meeting with development partners and scientists in Gaborone this week to discuss how science, technology and innovation can drive development across the continent. @ScriptTraining @SGCIAfrica

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Time flies! We're already on the final day of training. Today, we are discussing how to effectively communicate research findings to policymakers. @ScriptTrainig @CABI_News

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Looking forward to five days of exciting discussions with researchers from CABI member countries on how to communicate research findings and innovations to the media, public and policymakers.
@ScriptTraining
@CABI_News

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, an eminent medical researcher... Congratulations on your installation as the first female Vice Chancellor of @MbararaUST and the third female Vice Chancellor of a Ugandan public university.

[Mbarara University @MbararaUST]

Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika is the 3rd Vice Chancellor of @MbararaUST and the first female Vice Chancellor of MUST, as well as the 3rd female Vice Chancellor of a public university in Uganda.
Congratulations, Prof. Byakika.

#Succeed_We_Must

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

Looking forward to five days of exciting discussions with researchers from CABI member countries on how to communicate research findings and innovations to the media, public and policymakers.
@ScriptTraining
@CABI_News

[CABI @CABI_News]

🗣️🔬 Calling all researchers!!

Don't miss Script's free webinar series to help you effectively communicate your findings to policymakers and the public.

Register now💻▶️https://t.co/qAYFPVuII0

[Dr. Charles Wendo @drwendo]

This is an example of a media article written by a researcher about their research. It's an expert opinion article, with a catchy but not exaggerated headline, written mostly in plain English. https://t.co/KnlKcJyby5
@NARO_MUZARDI
@BarbaraZawedde
@ScriptTraining