Visiting Professor; Microbiology Researcher; Researcher Development Facilitator; Global Citizen
Joined October 2010
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9 Jan 2025
You are invited to the webinar on “Advancing Postdoctoral Research in African Universities”, to gain insights on the postdoc landscape & support systems in Africa. If you are involved & interested in the development of researchers in Africa, register at forms.gle/qXHBcRXvn58Gzgr86
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It was my dad’s birthday last week. As a seasoned journalist, he articulated his mission to continue to demand a country ready for his children and their ilk.
My dad trained me well… I started transcribing interviews for him at age 7.
The full article punchng.com/manifesto-for-th…
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Water is Africa’s lifeline for food, growth & resilience, yet often overlooked in policies. The @_AfricanUnion #CAADP strategy changes this by putting water-smart solutions at the core of agri transformation.
Learn how here 👉 on.cgiar.org/48alBPR
@CofieFunke @micro_YMS
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29 May 2025
Fighting superbugs with light: Our study combines light antiseptic to improve control of #AMR resistant-Staphylococcus aureus. This is a potentially valuable therapeutic option for topical infections, especially for low-resource settings. #GlobalHealth doi.org/10.1016/j.jpap.2025.…
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2 May 2025
Join us as we promote and support the participation of African researchers and institutions in MSCA actions. Lovely to collaborate with @Mariecurie_alum and @EURAXESSAfrica.
Register to join us mariecuriealumni-eu.zoom.us/…
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11 Apr 2025
Good to see the kick-off of the MyControl-ET project aimed at improving food security and nutrition in Ethiopia through the implementation of a community-targeted integrated multi-approach towards mycotoxin control. @ChibunduEzekiel
11 Apr 2025
Project consortium led by the Project Coordinator from BOKU took a trip to Babile District to assess input storage facility & local practices.
@BOKU University @Haramaya University @Oda Bultum University @OeAD #APPEAR
April 9/2025
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3 Dec 2024
Thank you @CreativeAmbass1 for creating this amazing video covering our engagements on Antimicrobial Resistance during #waaw2024. I enjoyed working with your learners. Many thanks to @MicrobioSoc for support. #KnockingOutAMR
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14 Oct 2024
Looking forward to facilitating this session tomorrow. Registration still open to participate lnkd.in/eRcFYRxv.
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3 Oct 2024
I am looking forward to hosting this conversation to understand the experiences of doctoral researchers in Africa and how to support & prepare them for post-PhD careers. Join us docs.google.com/forms/d/1dVJ… @ARUA_News @AASciences @MastercardFdn @AAU_67 @SciforAfrica @wellcometrust
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19 Sep 2024
You are invited to join the Nigerian Applied Microbiologists Network Masterclass on Research Project Management to be delivered by Dr Olumide Odeyemi on Saturday 21st September 2024.
Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Many thanks to Dr Moji Owoseni for organising.
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29 Jul 2024
I am so excited to be @UnivofGh today to experience the 10th Anniversary and 8th Conference of @WACCBIP_UG. It's amazing to see the outstanding impact made with global recognition driven by Africans in Africa. This is definitely a place to be.
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19 Apr 2024
Join us as we explore how researchers can take agency for their career development. I'll be sharing tips on how and where to look for career development opportunities for researchers based in Africa, with adequate time for Q&A.
Register at lnkd.in/dHQp_C4D
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14 Mar 2024
It's been an enriching experience facilitating sessions at this workshop and interacting with some of Africa's best scholars. Continuing the passion to bridge the research capacity gap in Africa.
13 Mar 2024
Day 2 - Today at the AAU - British Council writing workshop, we delve into identifying research funding schemes and writing successful grant proposals.
It's all about collaboration and knowledge sharing! #ResearchFunding #GrantWriting #Collaboration
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8 Mar 2024
Noble drive by @ARUA_News to increase the number of PhDs trained in Africa. We must pay particular attention and regularly evaluate the quality of the training, for what purpose we are training and the culture in which African PhDs are trained. #BetterDealforAfricanResearchers
8 Mar 2024
The NRF has expressed support for the ARUA-The Guild initiative to build Clusters of Research Excellence. It is committed to supporting the new ARUA drive to produce 1000 PhDs annually. Funmi Olonisakin stressed the need to pursue transformational research.
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6 Mar 2024
I am enjoying Prof Juliet Thondhlana’s vision for the @AAU_67 Europe Regional Office at the University of Nottingham as a hub for mutual and equitable partnership between African and European institutions.
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29 Feb 2024
Are you a researcher (PhD student or PhD holder) in Nigeria? High-Level Research Stay Scholarships to work in a higher education or research institution in France and increase collaboration with French institutions is open.
Details: nigeria.campusfrance.org/cal…
Deadline: 26 April 2024
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15 Nov 2023
It is a delight to join participants @ARUA_News Biennial Conference to focus on "Reimagining the Future of Higher Education in Africa". I remain ever committed to supporting research, innovation and knowledge production in Africa. Livestream available at lnkd.in/eXXKgWDK
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27 Oct 2023
As a researcher, it is valid to have a dream career. However, you must know when to cut your losses & try new career paths. Here is my reflection on career fantasies among researchers, underlying assumptions & how to empower them to make career decisions. linkedin.com/pulse/researche…
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Yinka Somorin PhD, AFHEA retweeted
21 Aug 2023
We are looking for a Research Associate in resource recovery from waste and advanced waste treatment systems! For more information, visit: strathvacancies.engageats.co…
Deadline for applications: 11th September 2023. Reposts appreciated!
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And many thanks to our participants from the North, South, East and West of Nigeria, and Gabon. #AMR #resistance #microbiology
5 Dec 2022
Many thanks to @aemidr for being an excellent host and @KateRedington for all her help in getting sorted for the trip.
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