Dr. Charles Wendo
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Dr. Charles Wendo
@drwendo
Training Coordinator, @scidev Science journalist, veterinary doctor & media trainer
Kampala, Uganda Katılım Haziran 2013
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Utterly humbled. To our viewers, this win is because of you, thank you!
Rosemary Nampijja@rosemaryuganda
@sheila_nabafu and team #NTVSeedsofGold @ntvuganda well deserved.
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@loyce_faith Well done Doc!
Prof Omaswa used to say health is made at home and only repaired in hospital when it goes wrong.
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The last 5 weeks have been memorable. I purposed to health educate patients and their families about their health conditions, especially the chronic diseases
. Seeing their smiles at the end of the sessions left me happier.
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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: journal.naro.go.ug/index.php/ujas… @SorotiUniversi1 @Makerere @UCUniversityFAS @NdejjeUnive @UCUniversity
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@newvisionwire @drwendo is that you I see enjoying the #harvestmoneyexpo2025 Good to see you sir. @Baihiljoe @Namugosh @lparwot where are you? It's a reunion...
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Outfit Advisory for #HarvestMoneyExpo
Loving the sunny weather?🥵 So do we.
However, we've got your back (and your skin) at the #HarvestMoneyExpo. Don't forget to bring an Umbrella (sun protection is key), hat, scarf and a drink.
Stay cool, learn more, and get ready to grow your farming dreams. #HarvestMoneyExpo #VisionUpdates
📸 @kamiriam
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"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
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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
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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
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@wakakasam @UCUniversity @ACTSNET @UNCST_Uganda @ScriptTraining @GSsepuuya Crickets are edible and are one of the indigenous insects consumed in many African countries.
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@drwendo @UCUniversity @ACTSNET @UNCST_Uganda @ScriptTraining @GSsepuuya I think they are producing poultry feeds from crickets
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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
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We congratulate 🎊 Dr. Immaculate Mugisa, a research officer @NARO_MUZARDI, upon a successful defense of her PhD. in Plant breeding and biotechnology @Makerere @narouganda @BarbaraZawedde @Imma_MOjara
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"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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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💻▶️ow.ly/f0eY50TJLa4
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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. sunrise.ug/opinions/20241…
@NARO_MUZARDI
@BarbaraZawedde
@ScriptTraining
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