Out of Africa
African seed fund kick-starts innovative research partnerships
The African seed fund supports a range of research projects with partners in Africa – strengthening ties between Imperial and the continent.
African seed fund kick-starts innovative research partnerships
The African seed fund supports a range of research projects with partners in Africa – strengthening ties between Imperial and the continent.
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‘When I think about the burden of sickle cell disease - it keeps me up at night’
For World Sickle Cell Day we interview Prof Julie Makani on her career so far, African science and the growing interest in Sickle Cell Disease.
Imperial’s international scholars reflect on life-changing opportunities
More than a hundred international scholars from 37 countries joined diplomats, academics and funders to celebrate their achievements at Imperial.
Somalia drought may have caused more than 20,000 child deaths
Ongoing drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have likely caused tens of thousands of deaths in Somalia – more than half of which were children.
Imperial launches new scholarship for sub-Saharan Africa PhD students
Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme to support PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Increasing Access to Science Education Through Unconventional Approaches
Imperial’s Global Development Hub celebrated the International Day of Education with a panel on unconventional approaches to science education.
Imperial civil engineer honoured by President of Kenya
The Head of Imperial’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received one of Kenya’s highest honours from its President.
Prof. Faith Osier receives prestigious award for her contribution to Immunology
Only two awards were given by the British Society of Immunology (BSI) this year, and Professor Osier is one of recipients.
World needs urgent action on climate to prevent food crisis, says Kalibata
The world needs to stop global temperatures rising by 1.5 degrees to prevent a global food crisis, says AGRA’s Dr Agnes Kalibata.
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Covid won’t be the last pandemic – climate change will make sure of that
As the world warms, infectious diseases will spread – now’s the time to prepare, says Dr Ilaria Dorigatti.