Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi

A #scicomm team that cares about: 🔬 Science ENGAGEMENT📚, EDUCATION, LITERACY & 🔊COMMUNICATION 🔊 in Africa
Connect: @ajwangokeyo

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

At @utm_org one of our aims is to increase #scienceengagement. We want to encourage everyone to embrace and look for 👀 the #science around them in their every-day lives.. #tafutasayansi
When you see a tree 🌳for example
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[CIVFUND @CivFund_]

Are you a girl-led or young feminist-led group in Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania?
Apply to the East African Girls and Young Feminist Fund.
🗓️Deadline: 28 Feb 2026
ℹ️: https://t.co/1h2bbBAJvq
✍🏾Apply: https://t.co/nv9QomtDNP
📌Alt: email form [email protected]

#EastAfricaGirlsFund

[KMFRI @KmfriResearch]

🌊 Round Table Discussion on Ocean Governance 🌍

“The ocean is so strong and yet so fragile.”

We are pleased to announce a Round Table Discussion on Ocean Governance that will bring together research experts in marine and freshwater systems to share insights, evidence, and perspectives on the sustainability, resilience, and governance of our aquatic ecosystems.

This timely conversation will explore the delicate balance between the ocean’s immense power and its growing vulnerability, drawing on scientific research, policy considerations, and practical experiences from the field.

📅 Date: Friday, 6th February 2026
🕕 Time: From 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Alliance Française of Mombasa
💻 Live Stream: Available for online participants

Join us for an engaging evening of dialogue, knowledge exchange, and reflection on how science can inform better ocean and freshwater governance for present and future generations. #ScienceCafe #oceangovernance

[Fredros Okumu @Fredros_Inc]

First mosquito observatory network to be launched in Africa . VectorGrid-Africa
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https://t.co/HpEtIq0d9T

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Wetlands may often be overlooked, but they are essential to life.

They are among nature’s most powerful systems. Wetlands store water during droughts, absorb floods, and filter pollution, helping provide clean drinking water and support crops and livelihoods.

This #WorldWetlandsDay, let us honour the traditional knowledge and cultural heritage that have protected wetlands for generations.

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

✨ Hello February! ✨
A new month brings discoveries, new curiosity, and new opportunities to explore the wonders of science. 🔬🌍
Let’s step into February with courage, curiosity, and the belief that innovation can come from anyone and anywhere. 🚀💡
#hellofebruary #STEMFuture

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

✨ #mondaymotivation ✨
Let curiosity be your fuel this week 💡🧠
Ask questions. Explore boldly. Stay excited about learning new things because curiosity is where innovation begins. 🚀📚
#CuriosityDriven #stemeducation #ScienceInspires 🔬✨

[Edwine Barasa @EdwineBarasa]

We’re recruiting: Head of Clinical Research
I’m pleased to share an exciting senior leadership opportunity at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme.

We are seeking an outstanding clinical scientist to take up the role of Head of Clinical Research, a senior appointment responsible for shaping and delivering our clinical research strategy, overseeing clinical trials and clinical services platforms, and contributing to Programme-wide scientific leadership.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Provide strategic leadership across a large, multidisciplinary clinical research portfolio
- Lead and develop high-impact clinical trials and interdisciplinary research programmes
- Mentor and support the next generation of African clinical scientists
- Work closely with national and international partners to deliver research with real-world impact

If you (or someone in your network) are a medically qualified researcher with strong experience in clinical trials, research leadership, and grant funding, and are motivated to shape the future of clinical research in Africa, I would strongly encourage you to apply or share. See link to full details here:
https://t.co/PpvQRtGMzw

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

When we remove barriers and open doors, we unlock brilliance from every corner of the world. Let’s continue to create opportunities, support education, and empower the next generation of scientists, regardless of their background. 💡📚
#mondaymotivation #scienceforall #STEM

[African Science Academy @AfricanGifted]

Are you a young woman passionate about science and mathematics?

Join a community that nurtures brilliant girls into future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

📌 Female students aged 16–19
📌 Strong background in Physics & Maths

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/HzhwIYyGFE

[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert!🚨
Outbreaks don’t wait and neither should vaccine science!
Register and join our webinar and learn how vaccines are developed to respond to emerging outbreak-prone pathogens.
🗓️January 20th, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT
🔗https://t.co/aXIbcTZL8U

[KMFRI @KmfriResearch]

A KMFRI study has attributed wild fish kills in Lake Victoria to eutrophication and pollution, highlighting growing environmental pressures on freshwater ecosystems. The findings, published in the KMFRI Kenya Aquatica Journal (2025), underscore the need for sustainable, science-based interventions.

The research scientists recommend integrated watershed management as a critical solution to safeguard fisheries resources and protect local livelihoods that depend on the lake.

Join Dr. Christopher Aura, Director of Freshwater Systems at KMFRI, as he delves into the study’s key findings and their implications for fisheries management and ecosystem health.

https://t.co/f3aTm3gHyk

📘 Read more and access the KMFRI Kenya Aquatica Journal here:
https://t.co/f3aTm3gHyk https://t.co/lrOXYeSdnl

#KMFRI #LakeVictoria #FisheriesResearch #FreshwaterEcosystems #EnvironmentalSustainability #IntegratedWatershedManagement #ScienceCommunication #KenyaAquaticaJournal

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

🔬✨ Monday Motivation
Let’s keep exploring, creating, and making science accessible to all.
#mondaymotivation #sciencecommunication #sciart #STEMCommunity

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

✨🎆 #happynewyear2026
As we step into a new year, we celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and scientific storytelling that shaped our journey in 2025.
Thank you to every scientist, artist, educator, and partner who helped us make science more accessible and inspiring. 🔬🎨📚

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

🎄✨ Merry Christmas
As we wrap up the year, we celebrate every scientist, creative, educator, and partner who helped us bring science closer to communities.
Wishing you a festive season filled with joy, rest, and new sparks of imagination! 🔬💡❤️
#happyholidays #ScienceForAll

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

From healthcare and climate action to education and equity, science empowers us to build smarter, fairer solutions for our communities. When knowledge is shared and accessible, impact follows. ✨🤝
#ScienceForGood #InclusiveScience #scicomm

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

Warm Jamhuri Day wishes! Today, we celebrate our independence and the hope, unity, and determination that drive our nation forward. #JamhuriDay #IndependenceDay

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

✨ Hello December!
As we step into the final month of the year, we celebrate the power of science to inspire progress, spark innovation, and transform communities. 🔬🌍
Let's wrap this month with gratitude and sparkle! 🌟
#hellodecember #ScienceForSociety #STEMImpact

[Commonwealth Foundation Creatives @cwfcreatives]

📢 Submissions are now open for the 2026 @catchlight_io Global Fellowship

Each year, the Fellowship awards $30,000 grants to three innovative visual storytellers whose work is a tool for information, connection and transformation in their communities.

Acting as an incubator, the program also provides financial support, fosters professional development, and builds networks that empower creative leaders to influence the future of visual storytelling.

Deadline: 15 December 2025

Search 'Catchlight Global Fellowship' or follow the link below to learn more:🔗

https://t.co/mS8ATuRrXl

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

💜 Today we stand united to end all forms of violence against women and girls, including digital violence.
Let’s speak up, report abuse, and protect women and girls online. 💻🚫
#EndDigitalViolence #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #ProtectWomenOnline 💜

[Under The Microscope (UTM) #tafutasayansi @utm_org]

Happy Monday! 🌟
This week, be inspired to stay curious, challenge assumptions, and embrace the courage to explore new ideas. Progress begins with a question, so never stop asking. 💡🚀
Have a bold, inquisitive, discovery-filled week! 🌍🔎
#mondaymotivation #StayCurious