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A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and an African Institution on Friday October 20, 2023.

Some Ghanaian Scientists and Researchers have encouraged students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to prioritise their activities in achieving the goals they have set for themselves. Proffesor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Quiz Mistress, National Science and Maths Quiz, said the onus lied on them to be focused in…

I have a degree in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine and Genetics from New University of Lisbon (UNL-FCT) and I am now pursuing my PhD in Tropical Knowledge and Managment (Nova SBE) and my research is focused in projects regarding valorization of genetic resources and validation of african traditional medicine (phytomedicine and phytopharmacy). I am the NEF ambassador of Cabo Verde for the years 2020-2021, in the scope of the Pan African program Next Einstein Forum. Experience –...

After my PhD, I worked as a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow. Then I built up the Universe Awareness programme, a programme designed to stimulate young childrens development with the inspirational aspects of astronomy. After that I came to South Africa as an SKA research fellow. Then I was Director of Academic Development at the Next Einstein Initiative. Then I had my first child, and started working in the private sector. I was Chief Scientist in a South African FinTech start-up, thumbzup, for ...