African Academy of Sciences

The AAS is at the World Science Forum 2024! Join our side event on "Equitable Research Partnerships for Impact" which will focus on practical strategies for building strong partnerships, addressing Africa's pressing challenges, fostering sustainable solutions, and enhancing inclusivity in research. 🔗Follow live: bit.ly/410SJ9v #WSF2024 #WorldScienceForum2024 UNESCO European Commission EURAXESS Africa International Science Council

Research Spotlight 💡 African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE Fellow Sandra Jumbe from #Malawi is testing implementation of mental health literacy interventions in universities, informing development of youth-focused #mentalhealth care and policy in #Africa. Dr Jumbe is a health #psychologist and researcher at Millennium University in Malawi. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/uqLYh #SDG3 #MentalHealth #AfricanScience #Research #Innovations @EU International Partnerships European Commission Carnegie Corporation of New York African Union EURAXESS Africa @European Union in Malawi Millennium University MW Mental health literacy e-Curriculum(MHLec) project

The African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE programme is transforming Africa's #research landscape. ARISE is supporting nearly 600 early to mid-career researchers across #Africa to develop cutting-edge research and drive #innovation on the continent. Learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/3P1SV1C #AfricanScience #Research #Innovation #SDG17 @EU International Partnerships European Commission EURAXESS Africa African Union Carnegie Corporation of New York

Dr Menale Kassie is a distinguished development #economist from #Ethiopia and a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences #AASFellow. He is a recipient of the TWAS Siwei Cheng Award in Economic Sciences. His research has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of the adoption process and impacts of multiple agricultural technologies and the causes of gender gaps in food security. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4fL3uAU #AASFellows #ResearchExcellence #SDG2 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Ethiopian Academy of Sciences TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences

One of the core mandates of the African Academy of Sciences is to recognise excellence and it does this is by electing scholars who have excelled in their fields of expertise as its members. Fellows are distinguished scholars driving scientific excellence and #innovation across Africa. #AASFellows have made significant contributions to science, policy and society regionally and globally 👉 https://shorturl.at/hC259 #ScienceLeadership

Olivia Matshabane presents her work at the African Academy of Sciences and shares her approach in establishing a contextually and culturally relevant Neuroethics guidelines for #neuroscience in Africa. Dr Matshabane is an African Postdoctoral Training Initiative #APTI Fellow from #SouthAfrica. She is a neuroethics researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/QWvVR #SDG3 #GlobalHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroethics #AfricaNeuroethics #Research Fogarty International Center at NIH The National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University Africa Neuroethics Research Group AKU Brain & Mind Institute Aga Khan University

The African Postdoctoral Training Initiative #APTI is a postdoctoral training fellowship programme that is empowering early career African #scientists to tackle Africa's challenges in global health. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/dglR9 #SDG3 #GlobalHealth #Research #Innovation Fogarty International Center at NIH @National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

To close today’s seminar, we’re hosting a roundtable with insights on what’s next for Africa’s research and innovation landscape. Tune in as our experts discuss priorities and strategies for a thriving STI ecosystem. ⏰ 11:00–12:00 GMT Register to attend here👉 bit.ly/48C6zkr #Agenda2063 #InnovationAfrica University of Ghana

Research Spotlights: Showcasing Innovation for Africa’s Development We’re now exploring impactful research projects led by #ARISE and #APTI Fellows, demonstrating how African-driven science is tackling regional challenges and shaping our shared future. Join us for these insights! ⏰ 09:15–11:00 GMT Register to attend here👉 bit.ly/48C6zkr #Agenda2063 #InnovationAfrica University of Ghana

Starting Now: Accelerating Africa’s Research & Innovation Agenda Seminar Join us as we set the stage with opening remarks to kick off a day of discussions on Africa’s STI progress. This seminar will address how research and innovation are driving the continent’s sustainable growth. ⏰ 09:00–09:15 GMT Register to attend👉 bit.ly/48C6zkr #Agenda2063 #InnovationAfrica University of Ghana