Exciting news from Stellenbosch! This week we are opening LaunchLab CERI BIO, a biotech laboratory space for startups dedicated to overcoming challenges by offering entrepreneurs affordable lab space, equipment, and business support. Watch full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZCK75I…

🚨 Apply now! Join a fully funded 2-day #DigitalPCR training by CERI & QIAGEN in Cape Town 🇿🇦 (11–12 June 2025). Open to lab pros in 🇿🇦 🇰🇪 🇳🇦 🇧🇼 🇿🇲. Hands-on, travel + stay covered. 🧬 Deadline: 2 June 🔗 Apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #dPCR #LabTraining #CERITrainings

Wow! What a night! Not only we open a state-of-the-art biotech incubator in South Africa, which already has multiple companies but also celebrated 10 years of one of the most successful business accelerator program in Africa. Watch the full video - youtu.be/4OjNfD_iqhQ

Today at the seminar, the principal medical scientist of NHLS, Prof Felicia Burt, delved into the mechanisms of virus spillover and strategies for crafting effective surveillance and epidemic responses to manage outbreaks inAfrica. Understanding these critical aspects is key to

A Friday reminder that "At Stellenbosch University, we are committed to the institution being in service of society...translating research and the teaching and learning into societal impact." - Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor at Stellenbosch University during the

South Africa remains at forefront of genomics. Recent publication in Nature Comms show how Gauteng has been pivotal in the emergence of various Omicron lineages, including recent as BA.2.86. Manuscript openly accessible: nature.com/articles/s4146… #Genomics #Omicron #Surveillance

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK delegation met inspiring UK-SA partners driving real change — from disease surveillance at Centre for Epidemic Response & Innovation (CERI), to mental health & education support via Community Keepers, and GBV prevention with Rape Crisis Cape Town. A powerful reminder of #UKwithSA partnerships in action.

🚀All paid for! Applications are now open for the fully funded African STARS Fellowship to do an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University If you're ≤35, based in Africa, and hold an Honours/4-yr degree (≥65%) in bioinformatics,

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than facts, it has never been more crucial for scientists to engage the public. Science Communication to Public Engagement An open lecture - issuu.com/the.gem/docs/t… youtube.com/watch?v=m3sQ-t…

Finishing preparation for the #G20 session on pandemic preparedness and response.

Very good feedback, discussion and network after my session at #G20 Health, now a great session on producing biological countermeasures that arrive where most needed. #SouthAfrica #G20

This week, we are at the 12th #EDCTPForum in Kigali, CERI Director Prof Tulio de Oliveira highlighted how #GenPathAfrica and the GenEpi Network are strengthening outbreak preparedness through genomic epidemiology across Africa. We are continuously building local capacity, advancing

Africa has the talent to lead in science; what’s needed is investment in capacity. We hosted 10 fellows from various African countries for hands-on digital PCR training with QIAGEN at CERI. 🎥 Watch how we’re building Africa’s molecular future: youtu.be/tVExpR44eUY

I am truly grateful and humbled to be awarded the African Scientific Leadership Prize of 2025. This prize, funded by the EDCTP and the European Commission, acknowledges male leaders like myself who are dedicated to revolutionizing science. Short video - youtube.com/watch?v=OzXu5D…

“This recognition is not just for me, It is for the many African scientists, students, and communities working together to solve problems with science and innovation. We are showing the world what is possible when Africa leads.” Congratulations to Prof. Tulio de Oliveira on winning the

Calling all African Health Care Leaders: the African STARS Fellowship; a fully funded Master of Business Administration (MBA). Opportunity provided by CERI at Stellenbosch University and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation starsfellows.africa/Master-Busines…

🚨 Future health leaders of Africa, this is for you! Apply for the fully funded African STARS MBA Fellowship in Health Care Leadership at Stellenbosch University Business School. Under 35? In health? Leading teams? 👉 Apply by 31 July: starsfellows.africa/african-stars-… #STARSFellows