Physics, complexity science, science strategy, and science advocacy

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Joined November 2012
Cérémonie d’ouverture de la conférence africaine sur la physique fondamentale et appliquée (ACP 2025) La cérémonie d’ouverture de l’ACP 2025 s’est tenue le 15 septembre 2025 au Centre d’Excellence Régionale sur les Sciences Aviaires (CERSA) de l’Université de Lomé, lançant une rencontre scientifique d’envergure internationale qui se poursuivra jusqu’au 20 septembre. Rassemblant des enseignants-chercheurs, des étudiants et des experts venus des quatre coins du monde, l’événement a pour ambition de promouvoir l’excellence scientifique et de mettre la physique au service du développement durable en Afrique. Dans son allocution, le ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, M. @kmnatchaba, a rappelé les efforts du gouvernement dans le but de renforcer l’enseignement des sciences notamment par l’augmentation du nombre d’enseignants, la promotion des matières scientifiques auprès des jeunes filles et l’accompagnement ciblé des filières prioritaires pour l’économie nationale. Le ministre a également rendu hommage au Président du Conseil, SEM @FEGnassingbe pour ses orientations ayant permis d’accueillir cette conférence, et exprimé le vœu que cet événement marque le point de départ d’une dynamique durable et d’une culture scientifique vivante, positionnant le Togo parmi les nations où la connaissance constitue un véritable moteur d’avenir.
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Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research, Nelson Mandela University) reflecting on the first 15 years of SA-CERN at iThemba LABS at Cape Town. @CERN @iThembaLABSCape @NRF_News #SACERN – at Cape Town, South Africa
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SCSF - Social Consciousness and Sustainable Futures Module - Theme 3 Plenary Science for Society - 17 September 2024 @AzwiMuronga
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#LECTURES - Faculty of Science IPL - Save the Date - George Campus
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My friend and collaborator Veronica Dexheimer giving a great talk on the Equation of State of dense matter at the 2024 Confinement conference, and highlighting the Muses collaboration work.
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African / UK Physicists! Funding call : Africa-UK physics partnership collaborative research projects! Deadline 17 September ukri.org/opportunity/africa-… I include a photo of Ketevi Assamagan @kaassamagan who works tirelessly to support those working to build up African Physicists.
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Celebrating #WomensMonth Ms. Itumeleng Zosela: A Beacon of Inspiration Itumeleng is pursuing a PhD in Physiology at Nelson Mandela University, focusing on plant-based gold nanoparticles for colon cancer treatment. youtube.com/watch?v=32Yy_cB3… #MandelaUniWomensMonth #Postgrad2025
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PWF TOGO kicked off yesterday at the Université de Lomé, where physics students are learning materials modeling & simulations, organsied by Sylvia Mutisya (Subatech, IMT Atlantique, France), Amou Komi Apélété (Université de Lomé, Togo) & their fab teams! indico.ictp.it/event/10749/
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Nelson Mandela University launched its very own publishing press yesterday (30 July 2024), along with its flagship book, titled Achieving Nelson Mandela University? edited by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sibongile Muthwa and historian Dr Denver Webb.
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As part of our pre-launch National Science Week activities, we had an amazing time at the new Science Centre with Grade 7 students from Cebelihle Primary School and Grades 10 & 11 from Harvest High School! They explored the wonders of science and our digital captivating dome!
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Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day, through our annual Nelson Mandela Day Symposium to launch National Science Week 2024. Our 67 minutes for Nelson Mandela Day were dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge on how to "CHANGE THE WORLD."
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Happening now at #ASP2024: ‘Africa and the Electron Ion Collider (EIC)’ by Benard Mulilo from University of Zambia. #ASP2024  #AfricaSchoolofPhysics  #ASP_UCA  #ASP_UM5
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This happened at #ASP2024 this morning: 📅 ICTP-Africa Bobby Samir Acharya from @ictpnews highlighted ICTP’s initiatives in Africa and the incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth! #ASP2024  #AfricaSchoolofPhysics  #ASP_UCA  #ASP_UM5
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Congratulations to Dr. Ann Njeri, a recipient of the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talent Award. Ann is an alumna of ASP2016.
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Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, the beautiful red city of Marrakech is hosting the 8th African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications, ASP2024. 📅 7 - 21 July, 2024 Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦
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📢 Our first evening talk is starting now! Join us for a lecture about the SOAPHYS (West African Physical Society) at 20:00. Oumar Ka from Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal, will be speaking! #ASP2024 #AfricanSchoolOfPhysics #Physics 🗣 Speaker: Oumar Ka ⏰ Duration: 1h 30m
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Apply for the Social Consciousness and Sustainable Futures module at Nelson Mandela University! Born from #FeesMustFall & #RhodesMustFall, this module offers a humanized, disruptive learning experience with critical thinkers and experts. Apply now: scsf.mandela.ac.za
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Please ensure that your contact details are up to date, as info is sent via SMS and/or email. Information pertaining to registration, student housing, orientation, welcoming events, and other study related activities can also be found online. [2]
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Admitted to Nelson Mandela University? Congratulations! Applicants who have a firm or provisional offer to study at Mandela Uni in 2024 will be informed by the University as to when and how to register. [1]
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