
TReND in Africa
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We work to achieve sustainable development in Africa through promotion of scientific research, education + more. Check out our website for more details.
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🎉Hear firsthand how the TReND-CaMinA course made a lasting impact on two of our alumni, helping shape their scientific journeys. Big thanks to @SWC_neuro for making stories like these possible! 🚀📚 #ScienceEducation #STEMTraining #FutureLeaders sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/shapi…

Open Bioeconomy Lab is hiring a short-term postdoc! If you are passionate about #opensource tools for #biomanufacturing, join us to further characterise the #OpenYeastCollection in collaboration with developer Scott in Vancouver! Deadline 24 Nov, apply here: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48962/ #synbio


🚨Opportunity Alert! Join the CRISPRmed Symposium on the latest tools in the fight against malaria. Co-organized by TReND's genome editing experts, @tomtom_auer & Vincenzo di donato. Don’t miss out—sign up now! 🧬🌍 #Malaria #CRISPR #GeneEditing Register here: shorturl.at/0aMWV

🚀Thrilled to announce our partnership with VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research ! They’re supporting us by offering 5 annual fellowships for their team to volunteer with us in Africa! 🌍💡 Thank you VIB CBD for believing in global scientific impact. Let’s drive change together! 🙌 #ScienceForAll


Don't forget to apply for our Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning course! 🌟Again this year researchers from Allen Institute will deliver hands-on training on their #opendata 🌟 For more info on eligibilty and how to apply: trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/

This year's Computational Neuroscience & Machine Learning course will take place: 🌍Lusaka, Zambia 🗓️7-23th July 2025 ✨Applications are open More info: trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/ Many thanks to Allen Institute for supporting us for a 2nd year🙌🚀




We are launching a #Computational #Neuroscience Course 🧠 📅 7–18 July 2025 🌍 For students, researchers & professionals across #Nigeria 🎓 Fully funded (travel, meals & accommodation) thanks to Simons Foundation & Yobe State Government Apply by 7 March: 🔗 biortc.com/computational-…



A Special thank you to Complete Music Update-Pittsburgh & Carnegie Mellon University Africa for supporting African computational neuroscience researchers, By partnering TReND-CaMinA, young scientists gained world-class mentorship, to shape the future of neuroscience research in Africa. engineering.cmu.edu/news-events/ne…


Applying to TReND in Africa but not sure how to stand out? Tired of rejections? Join our alumnus, Ogwal Vincent Gracious, tomorrow for an invited talk on crafting winning applications for the summer School & understanding the program. Allen Institute 🔗 lnkd.in/df9TZi2x


Academia or industry? Can I do both? At TReND in Africa, the real learning happens beyond classrooms; over coffee, in deep conversations. Last year, Prof. Kim Stachenfeld (neurokim.bsky.social) from Google DeepMind & Columbia University University inspired many. Next stop: Zambia 2025 The University Of Zambia Are you ready?


Watch neurons fire! In our summer program Carnegie Mellon University Africa , students built a Synfire Chain with the LIF model on Lu.I boards, seeing real spikes live on the oscilloscope. Empowering hands-on neuroscience education in Africa!

Want hands-on CRISPR-Cas9 skills? Join the 2nd CRISPR Workshop, July 28–Aug 1, 2025 University of Lagos Theme: From Lab to Life -CRISPR for health & hunger Guest speaker: Dr. Thomas Auer TReND in Africa Register: unilag.edu.ng/event/2nd-cris… #CRISPRWorkshop #GeneEditing #TReNDinAfrica

🎉 The wait is over! Cohort 3 of the TReND-CaMinA Summer School kicks off today at the University of Zambia 🇿🇲✨ Africa’s future scientists are diving into #Neuroscience & #MachineLearning. Stay tuned for their stories, lessons & breakthroughs in the coming days! The University Of Zambia


What a way to crown Day 1! Just like neurons, our students fire better when they connect 🧠 Laughter, games & shared excitement lit up the kickoff of the TReND-CaMinA Summer School The University Of Zambia 🇿🇲 The journey’s just begun… stay tuned!