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[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Funding available for mathematical science research visits!

For early-career researchers in Africa, you can apply to spend time collaborating with a partner at a German university.

More information 👉 https://t.co/Ku5jlIEUlC

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Confidentiality agreements are essential in collaborative research, especially in public-private partnerships.

Covering data sharing, IP rights and balancing public and industry interests, see why clear terms prevent delays and disputes ➡️ https://t.co/5HtZiZH4qv

[CABI @CABI_News]

Over 700 scientists from CABI’s Member Countries joined free science communication training to better share research and influence policy.

Learn more! 👇
https://t.co/RErvB668b9

[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]

"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

[UNCST_Uganda @UNCST_Uganda]

Ongoing right now at Speke Resort Hotel: the First Research & Innovation Management Project Symposium
@UNCST_Uganda and @ACTSNET .
Theme: Harnessing Research & Innovation for Sustainable Development of Africa.

It runs from today 9th to 11th Dec, 2024.
#SGCI2024

[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

[ACTS @ACTSNET]

🌍 Advancing Africa’s Research & Innovation Landscape!

From Dec 9 @ACTSNET & @UNCST_Uganda will host the First Research & Innovation Management Project Symposium in Uganda 🇺🇬

Theme: Harnessing Research & Innovation for Sustainable Development of Africa

Stay tuned for updates!

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Complicated intellectual property (IP) procedures are slowing down innovation in Africa, according to researchers, who say “innovation agencies” must help simplify processes and link researchers to markets.

Read more: https://t.co/qBUey6O1Vx

[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.

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

The O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative is an exciting example of how the NRF has leveraged its partnerships through the SGCI: sub-Saharan Africa to develop a homegrown funding model for sustainable investment in Africa's scientific enterprise: https://t.co/t9XQrAbGVK

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

The SGCI Annual Forum fosters high-level dialogues, enabling African science granting councils and stakeholders in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to engage in peer learning and align research and development with national priorities.

#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]

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
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[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.
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@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

[SGCIAfrica @SGCIAfrica]

Call for collaboration visits to Germany and Africa by researchers in early career phases in the mathematical sciences

Researchers in early career phases are particularly encouraged to submit proposals in English by 15 October 2024

For details 👇: https://t.co/xf0YWLCmxB