Dr. Margot Luyckfasseel is currently in Kisangani as a visiting scholar at the department of Lettres et Civilisations Africaines at the Université de Kisangani (UNIKIS, DRCongo), an important UGent partner and a vibrant academic environment. Congratulations Margot and good luck with your stay at UNIKIS!

From left to right: prof. Jacques Lofemba, prof. Emmanuel Ngbanga, assistant Alain Ramazani, dr. Margot Luyckfasseel, prof. Charles Kumbatulu, prof. Nicolas Mombaya and prof. François Abuka. Photo by assistant David Kopa.

Die skrywer, digter, akademikus en joernalis Antjie Krog vier op Sondag 23 Oktober vanjaar haar sewentigste verjaardag. En in hierdie besonderse huldingsprogram vir radio, moontlik gemaak deur AVBOB, kry haar werk nuwe lewe.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/antjie-krog-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98n-bevrydende-vrou-op-70

Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites produced by some species of fungi. Exposure to these fungal metabolites can cause failure of the liver, brain, kidney, reproductive organs, endocrine organs, and immune systems.

In sub-Saharan Africa, exposure to mycotoxins is perennial. In this study, food samples were collected from households in northern Uganda and were evaluated for mycotoxin contamination.

Speakers:

Prof. Geert Haesaert, Ghent university
Prof. Richard Echodu, Gulu University 
MS. Godfrey Wokorach, PhD student, Gulu University

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/community-talk-mycotoxins-insidious-problem-human-health-northern-uganda

SGroup - Universities in Europe is pleased to invite you to attend the Think Tank Academy Conference "Social Innovation on campus and beyond", hosted by the University of Minho, on 26 October from 10h to 14h (CET), in a hybrid format.

The first panel will address the role of higher education institutions for social innovation and how young students can be important drivers of innovation in universities. The second one is focused on social impact and outreach of universities and includes regional showcases of practices from Latin America and Africa, as well as a presentation on social responsibility in research practice and how interdisciplinarity can promote engagement beyond academia.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/sgroup-ttconference-social-innovation-campus-and-beyond

Na zes succesvolle edities vindt het UGent Colloquium over het Afrikaans 2022 plaats op donderdag en vrijdag 27-28 oktober 2022.

De thema's die zullen worden behandeld zijn 'De studie van het Afrikaans in 2022: nieuwe databronnen, nieuwe methodes' op het vlak van de taalkunde en 'CLI-FI. Dialogen over klimaat en milieu in Afrikaans en Nederlands' wat betreft de letterkunde.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/7de-colloquium-over-het-afrikaans-aan-de-universiteit-van-gent

The Open Door Fellowship Program, developed by the International Plant Biotechnology Outreach (VIB-IPBO), targets post-doctoral and mid-career women researchers conducting agricultural research in African (inter)national research centres. It is a two-year training and mentoring program that aims to contribute to the consolidation of mid-career researchers and avoid them leaking from the scientific pipeline.

The ODFP fully covers the expenses derived from the fellows' SRS in Belgium, including travel, stipend, travel insurance, and bench fees for the hosting labs. The period for the SRS in Belgium is from May to July 2023.

Are you willing to Open Doors?

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/open-doors-fellowship-program-call-host-african-female-scholars

4Brain is a multidisciplinary research group at Ghent University and the Department of Neurology of Ghent University Hospital.

Since more than 10 years Prof. Dr. Paul Boon, programme director and founder of 4Brain has developed an ongoing brain health cooperation with Dr. Fidele Sebera, medical director of CARAES neuropsychiatric hospital Ndera, Rwanda as well as several other Rwandan partners.

In light of several ongoing projects within the North-South cooperation, our team is currently looking for volunteers to assist in several ways during ongoing projects. The task of a volunteer is very diverse: from logistical support during preparation of research projects to assisting the medical team during their outreach in rural areas.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/4brain-research-group-looking-volunteers-rwanda

On the 22nd of November 2022 OVO - Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs - organizes its seventh Conference. This year’s theme is Africa & Europe: Hand in Hand.

We hope Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Major Cities Policy, will honour us with her presence (to be confirmed). Our Keynote speakers are Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, CEO of The Tony Elumele Foundation, and Koen Doens, Director General at the Directorate General for International Partnerships, European Commission.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/entrepreneurs-entrepreneurs-conference-africa-and-europe-hand-hand

On Monday, 12 December 2022, the fifth Young Researchers Overseas Day is organized by the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences. This event is aimed at researchers younger than 40 who are working overseas in various research fields. These fields should fit into one of the scientific disciplines of the 3 sections of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences. The Young Researchers’ Day is an opportunity to meet one another, discuss, exchange ideas and know more about the Academy (www.kaowarsom.be) and its activities.

https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/news/royal-academy-overseas-sciences-young-researchers-overseas-day-2022