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#TeamCSIR introduces the second training course of the African #Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Programme, focusing on #vaccine production technologies (CSIR-VP-1A). For more info: lnkd.in/ds2QYaeE Apply here: bit.ly/3pnblA7 Closing date: 19 July 2023

Happy Africa Day! #NEPADSANBio is honoured to support Africa's efforts to advance science, technology, and innovation. We pledge to develop creative solutions to strengthen the African continent as we commemorate Africa Day with the theme: #OurAfricaOurFuture

Lab-grown meat could be 25 times worse for the climate than regular beef unless scientists find ways to overhaul energy-intensive steps in its production #Echobox=1683846973" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newscientist.com/article/237222…

@INASPinfo @authoraid 2) Most contracts are 75% teaching and 25% research, in reality teaching is 125% and research is not funded that well except salaries. So I believe reality and what the researchers especially in Africa says, seems not aligned.

We asked early career researchers from the Global South about their priorities in their research. Here are the top 3 according to our survey! Want to learn more? Click this link to read our full summary report: inasp.info/publications/v…

@INASPinfo @authoraid 1) Majority in LMIC do research because its their job and want to send their kids to school and survive. That is why they teach at a number of colleges and universities. Moreover, research is sometimes an after thought (a by-the-way) but teaching is priority number 1.

Join us in celebrating South African's #FreedomDay under the theme “Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains”.

Genetic engineering has the potential to transform how we raise animals for food and other products. However, this all depends on gaining consumers’ trust through a regulatory system that people can count on. My latest in @statnews with Beth Ellikidis. statnews.com/2023/04/17/ani…

Investment in science and innovation is crucial to address challenges plaguing Africa such as infectious diseases and food insecurity. #AfricanScience #ScienceInnovation scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

Join us in celebrating the International Women's Month under the theme 'Embrace equity' #EmbraceEquity

If the average global temp rises 2.5 degrees C due to climate change (it's risen 1.1 degrees), the Andes will face low-to-no-snow winters in about 25 yrs, according to @BerkeleyLab. That would have huge impacts on water resources. #ClimateScienceSunday newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/11/22/lim…

Natural body odors are also important cues for mosquitos when choosing a host. Some Anopheles mosquito species, for example, are attracted to specific components of foot odor. @thephillyvoice #Echobox=1678645877" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/09/19/are…

Researchers publish new epigenetic editing technique to improve crops globalplantcouncil.org/researchers-pu…

Researchers publish new epigenetic editing technique to improve crops buff.ly/3J4af1P via @DanforthCenter #agriculture

@SiceloSTEMLADY @EreckChakauya @NEPAD_Agency @mhtestd @ElevateTrust @UNOOSA @CSIR @sirdczim @AUDANEPAD_COE @dsigovza Although universities across Africa are doing research, they lack infrastructure and expertise for experimental development and scaling-up. Innovation hubs & RTO can make a big difference.

Day3 -Genome Editing workshop and as we wrap up ⁦@EreckChakauya⁩ explains the “D” in R&D as experimental Development. #InnovationToday4Tmororows’Prosperity ⁦@NEPAD_Agency⁩ ⁦@mhtestd⁩ ⁦@ElevateTrust⁩ ⁦@UNOOSA⁩

@EkaundaKaunda You are doing great work Prof. LUANAR could be one of the fastest growing Universities in our region. Well-done

Yesterday, I paid a surprise visit to the Natural Resources College (NRC) library to engage with students and encourage them as their exams begin next week. It was an exciting encounter, and I wish them all the best.

The Decade of Indigenous Languages will help us safeguard traditions, knowledge and unique ways of thinking to guarantee a better future which is built by & for indigenous peoples. To achieve a more equitable & sustainable world we must amplify their voices.

Ongoing: @labhackathon presentations and showcases at @CSIR.