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Research council supports South Africa’s young researchers
The Human Science Research Council helps emerging social science researchers hone their skills. 1 Emerging researchers in social sciences face funding and publishing challenges 2 Mentors from the Human Science Research Council are helping overcome these 3 The HSRC research conference showcases ‘real-world’ research findings [ACCRA] The Human Science Research Council (HSRC) says it is…
Read MoreConnecting with the convictions that drive gender transformative work
At a recent workshop involving 13 African science granting councils it emerged that a deepening understanding of and commitment to the concepts of gender equality and inclusivity is starting to produce tangible – and valuable – outcomes A workshop in Cape Town saw 13 national science granting councils in Africa successfully present the first drafts…
Read MoreSTI gender transformation and green energy transitions
Hildegalda Mushi, senior researcher at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), shares her reflections on the impact of a panel discussion on the green energy transition involving members of the Science Granting Councils Initiative’s Gender Equality and Inclusion (SGCI GEI) Project at the Gender Summit in Ghana. Science granting councils participating in the…
Read MoreWisdom on tap: Meet ‘the PACC’
A new GEI Project advisory committee has been established that aims to take advantage of the strategic insights of all project members and gives expression to the foundational values of peer-learning and co-creation. The first meeting of the Science Granting Council Initiative Gender Equality and Inclusion (SGCI GEI) Project Advisory Collaborating Committee (PACC) was held…
Read MoreA ‘big picture’ view on research ecosystems
Q&A with DR LILIAN HUNT Dr Lilian Hunt – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health (EDIS) lead at the Wellcome Trust in the UK and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Gender Equality and Inclusivity (GEI) Project of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) led by the Human Science Research Council in…
Read MoreResearch award winners take on water crisis, cancer
Award-winning South African researchers discuss their work tackling water scarcity and cancer. 1 Chemical engineer Nomthandazo Sibiya tackles South African water crisis 2 Her research on metals in wastewater won her a National Research Foundation Award 3 Awards also recognised research into pancreatic and gallbladder cancers [NAIROBI] Water scarcity is a huge problem for many…
Read MoreLow-tech health app engages the hard-to-reach
[LAGOS] Five years after its launch, PENSA—a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four million people, emerging as the country’s premier digital health platform. The mobile application is enabling remote and underserved communities in the country to receive essential healthcare information and services, even using low-tech phones with limited functions,…
Read More‘Institutional change’ needed to meet gender equity goals
[CAPE TOWN] Gender researchers say urgent action is needed, including targeted funding, data collection, and institutional policy changes, to ramp up progress on gender equality, dealt a major blow by COVID-19. A report by UN Women warns that the world is far off track to meeting its goal of gender equality by 2030, with more…
Read MoreHow Uganda is unlocking its research potential for long-term development and prosperity
Uganda’s National Research Outlook Report 2023 shows that Science, technology and innovation are set to play a vital role in the country’s socioeconomic development. The report, compiled by Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), helps to identify system gaps in Uganda’s science and technology capacity. Addressing these gaps will help Uganda build resilience…
Read MoreEnding gender inequality in science in Africa
Further efforts are needed to tackle the inequalities in treatment that persist between men and women despite the progress made in recent years. In its 2022 National Research Outlook Report, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) highlights that the proportion of women in the country’s research and higher education institutions has increased…
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