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NEWS AND EVENTS MEET THREE OF RSIF’s 82 PhD SCHOLARS We will introduce three RSIF scholars each week. See the complete list of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 scholars here. Name: Ruth Lorivi MoiranaNationality: TanzanianRSIF African Host University: Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania,  Africa Centre of Excellence: Water Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Futures (WISE – Futures)PASET Thematic Area: Minerals, Mining and Materials EngineeringResearch Area: Investigation of the efficiency of biochar on enhancing methane production and denitrification process in wastewater treatment Name: Richard Kipyegon … Continue reading “PASET REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION FUND WEEKLY VOL.1 NO.24”

Professor Walter Oyawa the DG NACOSTI making remarks during the celebrations of Nagoya Protocol 10th anniversary and the Launch of Lake Bogoria National Reserve Management Plan, 2019-2029 on 5th November 2020 at Lake Bogoria Spa Hotel in Baringo County.  The Director General NACOSTI and Dr. Benson Mburu of Earth and Space Sciences Schedule, NACOSTI had been Invited by the Governor Baringo who was hosting the celebrations of Nagoya Protocol on Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) 10th anniversary. Nagoya protocol on Access … Continue reading “NAGOYA 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND LAUNCHING OF LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 TO 2029”

Take part in the Fellowship Programme What could be a better boost for your career than a work experience in one of the largest scientific experiments in the world at the cutting edge of technology, to develop your technical skills, knowledge and expertise? If you’re a recent graduate from university or a technical institute, you’re no doubt looking for the chance to make your mark. Here it is: you could spend up to three years working right at the forefront … Continue reading “FELLOWSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH (CERN)”

Digital technologies are revolutionizing the way we access information, financing, and networks—all critical tools for fully participating in the global economy. Yet, these technologies, most notably internet connectivity and mobile phones, are not reaching all people equally. There is still a persistent gender digital divide between men and women. In South Asia women are 26% less likely to own a mobile phone than men. Across all developing counties, women are 33% less likely to access the internet Yet when women are economically empowered, they re-invest … Continue reading “GLOBAL WOMENCONNECT CHALLENGE”

The African Academy of Sciences is inviting nominations for the Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation intended to  honour African scientists who have made outstanding contributions in scientific discovery or technological innovation. The Prize has been named in honour of the former President of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in recognition of his exemplary statesmanship and leadership at the national, regional and international levels and his contributions to political well-being, socio-economic development and the positive role he has played in nurturing the spirit of scientific discovery and … Continue reading “NOMINATIONS FOR THE OLUSEGUN OBASANJO PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND/OR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION”

Funded by the Kingdom of Bahrain and established in 2005, the Prize rewards projects that use new technologies to enhance teaching, learning and overall education performance. The theme of the 2020 edition is “The use of Artificial Intelligence to enhance the continuity and quality of learning”. Special attention will be given to projects that provide access to education in remote areas or aim to improve the availability and affordability of connectivity for education and learning. Two awards will be granted, and each recipient … Continue reading “CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2020 UNESCO KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL-KHALIFA PRIZE”

The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB-Kenya) and partners held an induction meeting for Project Associates on Monday 12th October 2020. The objectives of the meeting were to; officially initiate members to the OFAB Kenya Associates Program; outline the roles and expectations of OFAB Kenya and the Associates in the Program; and highlight various ways in which the Associates can contribute to outreach and advocacy for agricultural biotechnology. The meeting was preceded by a call made by OFAB … Continue reading “OFAB KENYA HOLDS ASSOCIATES INDUCTION MEETING”