This week, aside from being ill and still functioning (adulthood reality), I enjoyed watching different YouTube videos from a royal wedding and cooking to an out-of-earth dive and more cooking videos. This reminds me that one gift we have as humans is curiosity.
We are intrigued by what we don't know and almost naturally want to know. It drives the science we do and most times keeps us going.
In today's newsletter, we explore space science through the eyes of a Kenyan science communicator, review the role ACEGID is hiring for and learn about a writing workshop.
Reads & Listens
🎙️ Boosting African Science Through Collaborations: Collaborations are key to progress, especially for African science. Learn more on the SciDevNet podcast
🎙️The Space Science Communicator: Johnmark Ochieng, a journalist and science communicator from Kenya speaks to Anne Chisa on his journey. You will like the conversation on the Root of Science Podcast.
Opportunities
✍🏾 Writing Workshop for Early Career Researchers: Apply for this writing workshop in Accra, Ghana from 12-14 March 2024. It's sponsored by the University of Nottingham alongside the AAU, British Council and British Academy. The application deadline is February 23, 2024. Learn more and apply on the AAU website
🧬African Biodiversity Fellowship: Apply for the African Biodiversity Fellowship for Emerging Genomics Leaders. The speaker lineup is amazing! Register via the African Biogenome form.
Events & Jobs
🌐Apply for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024: Representatives from academia, industry, policy and civil society are encouraged to gather in Oxford, UK and online for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024. The event is held on 1 – 2 July 2024. Discover more about the event.
🗃️Laboratory Supply Chain and Inventory Officer: The ACEGID centre (Ede) has reopened this role for applications. Read the description and apply on the ACEGID website.
Stay hydrated and enjoy your weekend. Apply for relevant opportunities too.