Young academies, which generally represent early career scientists, fared far better than their senior counterparts - a promising sign for the future.
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With travel halted and universities and research institutions shutting down, scientists are having trouble keeping their research running. Here’s why that matters outside the lab.
Research is more profitable and productive than ever before, but it risks losing its sense of values and ethics.
Science academies have a crucial role to play in developing ways for scientists to engage more effectively.
The Global State of Young Scientists Africa project investigates the challenges that shape the career trajectories of young African scientists.
For science to have an impact there must be a genuine will to implement its advances. This requires promoting a greater understanding of science in broader society.
Africa battles with a dearth of data and seems unable to scale up health innovations. If these can be systematically addressed, the continent can take great strides towards better health for all.
South Africa must address the root factors contributing to nationwide protests in the higher education sector or face dire consequences
Research shows that students feel motivated when they learn more about the struggles and failures of the world’s greatest scientists.
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Clinical Senior Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge
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Honorary Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology, University of Cape Town
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Emeritus Professor, Brunel University London
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HHMI Professor of Biomedical Engineering and International Health, Boston University
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Experimental Particle Physics, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral researcher in biophysics, iThemba LABS
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Research fellow in Public Health, Africa University
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Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy, Addis Ababa University
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Professor, Social Sciences, Université Mohammed V de Rabat
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Senior lecturer, Kenyatta University
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Lecturer, University of Lagos
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Postdoctoral fellow, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona
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Executive Officer of ASSAF; Professor of Genetics Research at the University of Witwatersrand, Academy of Science of South Africa
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Researcher, Biosciences, The InterAcademy Partnership
