AAS is taking part in the UN Civil Society Conference today!

Dr Obed Ogega will present on Accelerating new #innovations and #technologies for sustainable development in Africa and globally at the African Science Leadership meeting
Learn more👉shorturl.at/dmpqJ
#2024UNCSC

Research Spotlight💡
Gildas Hounmanou is an #APTI Fellow & Microbial #Genomicist from #Benin .
His research leverages machine learning & #microbiome investigations to design early-warning systems against #climate sensitive waterborne epidemics👉shorturl.at/diJMU
Fogarty at NIH

The African Postdoctoral Training Initiative #APTI supports #African #Researchers to gain valuable training & become scientific leaders in #GlobalHealth to make an impact in Africa's #research & #innovation landscape.
Learn more👉shorturl.at/dglR9
Fogarty at NIH
Gates Foundation Africa

The AAS and the Frontiers Research Foundation hosted an exciting panel session on 'Unlocking solutions through transformational science' at the 2024 INGSA conference.
The session explored revolutionizing #research in African institutions to drive change.
Frontiers
#INGSA2024

Deadline Approaching!📢

Calling all African scientists to apply for the for the Olusegun Obasanjo Prize which recognizes outstanding contributions in these fields
1 Biotechnology
2 Energy
3 Information and communication technologies
4 Material sciences

🔗bit.ly/3vtRWQY

The Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific #Discovery and Technological #Innovation is looking to honor African scientists who have made outstanding contributions in their field.
Know someone who qualifies? Nominate them here 👉 bit.ly/3vtRWQY
📅Deadline: 3 May 2024

#ARISE Fellow Dr. Hafeez Yusuf Hafeez from #Nigeria is generating solar fuel from water splitting #hydrogen energy from water splitting approaches to improve #energy production in #Africa
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/asxY3
#SDG7
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
African Union
FUD Newsletter

The African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE programme aims to enhance Africa's scientific capacity, fostering its transition into a #knowledge -driven, #innovation -focused continent.

Learn more👉shorturl.at/lpwBI

Vacancy alert! 📢
We are looking for a Head of #Finance & #Grants to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience in financial management & policy development
🔗View the full job description here: bit.ly/3UtfLSt
📅Deadline: 3 May 2024
#AASciences #IkoKazi

Research Spotlight💡

Meet #AASAffiliate Dr Huguette SIMO a research scientist at Centre Pasteur du Cameroun in #Cameroon . She is interested in #arbovirus #molecular #epidemiology .
Dr SIMO studies arboviruses responsible for human and animal diseases.
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/cfisP

The AAS Affiliates Programme aims to nurture scientific discovery and innovation in Africa, supporting young professionals to become research leaders and drive sustainable development.
Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/klrP7
#ScienceLeadership

Greening education empowers communities to enhance resilience to #climate impacts

AAS supports higher education & research for the green transition through innovative programmes like the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
#GlobalGateway

Happening now: #GlobalGateway High-Level Event on Education!

Lise Korsten, Sven Rooms, Dubravka Šuica and other speakers will take the stage to discuss the green transition, greening education, and green skills.
Watch live👉shorturl.at/eijO5
#SDG4
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
VVOB - education for development

The #GlobalGateway High Level Education Event kicks off today!

The AAS is participating in the event and will discuss the importance of strong higher #education and #research in #Africa .

Watch the live streaming here 👉 shorturl.at/eijO5
#SDG4
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺

Prof Lise Korsten, President of the African Academy of Sciences, will participate as a panelist discussing the green transition, greening education, and green skills at the #GlobalGateway High-Level Event on 11 April 2024.
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/ekpw5
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺

Nominations are open for the prestigious Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation 2024. This prize celebrates the outstanding contributions of African scientists and innovators.

Apply by 03 May 2024
Learn more👉bit.ly/3vtRWQY

Research Spotlight💡
Carine Kunsevi-Kilola is an #APTI Fellow & #Molecular #Immunologist from the #DRC . Her research explores the role of placenta in regulating immunity between mother & infant
Learn more👉shorturl.at/hiNOZ
#MNCH
Fogarty at NIH
Gates Foundation
SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The African Postdoctoral Training Initiative #APTI is training #African #Researchers to solve challenges in #GlobalHealth and to become trainers of the next generation of #scientists
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/dglR9
Fogarty at NIH
Gates Foundation Africa

Today we celebrate #WorldWaterDay under the theme: Water for Peace. 💧

With climate change and growing populations, we must work together to protect and conserve this vital resource.
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/cgBOU
#SDG6

Research Spotlight💡
Meet #AASAffiliate Dr Meseret Amde, an analytical #chemist from #Ethiopia .
Dr Amde's research focuses on developing methods for analyzing organic, inorganic, and emerging contaminants using cutting-edge technologies.
Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/rxJX6