https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=networks&parent=communicationNetworks RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:56:29 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/boosting-africa-science-through-collaborations/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/boosting-africa-science-through-collaborations/African scientists are trying to elevate their global presence through innovative collaborations. Fri, 9 Feb 2024 03:13:08 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/in-person-at-the-first-real-life-event-since-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/in-person-at-the-first-real-life-event-since-covid-19/First in-person conference since COVID-19 was surreal, but valuable, writes SciDev.Net managing editor Ben Deighton. Mon, 7 Sep 2020 04:52:38 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/script-media-release/journalists-offered-big-break-mentoring-opportunity-from-radio-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/script-media-release/journalists-offered-big-break-mentoring-opportunity-from-radio-nigeria/Scheme gives journalists an opportunity to break into the science broadcasting field in Africa Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:50:51 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-world-science-journalism-meet-reaches-new-heights/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-world-science-journalism-meet-reaches-new-heights/Science journalism conference promises to be inclusive and adventurous, says the chairman of its organising committee Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:43:06 GMT+0000Baraka Rateng’https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-need-to-understand-power-structures/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-need-to-understand-power-structures/Women in science need to figure out and address unconscious bias to even their career paths, an event heard. Sun, 9 Dec 2018 05:25:14 GMT+0000Inga Vesperhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/transistor-mimics-neurons-dev/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/transistor-mimics-neurons-dev/Brazilian scientists develop computing device that promises more efficient technologies with inherent memory. Fri, 12 May 2017 10:13:17 GMT+0000José Tadeu Arantes, SciDev.Nethttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/youth-tunisia-violence-tech/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/youth-tunisia-violence-tech/Mapping project shows the most effective peace tech is driven by young people themselves, says Harriet Lamb. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:24:01 GMT+0000Harriet Lambhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/march-for-science-global/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/march-for-science-global/Thousands of people around the world marched for science. Here is a round up of photos from Malawi to San Francisco. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:58:22 GMT+0000Shae Harmonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/online-tool-boost-african-women-in-stem/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/online-tool-boost-african-women-in-stem/Tool for tracking mentored students aims to boost girls and women in STEM, seen as key to Africa’s sustainable future. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:36:28 GMT+0000Sam Otienohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cassava-could-transform-economies-in-central-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cassava-could-transform-economies-in-central-africa/A biennial forum for Central African countries has been formed to improve cassava’s importance in the region. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:09:05 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/smallholders-team-climate-change-impacts/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/smallholders-team-climate-change-impacts/Thanks to smallholders coming together, they are now getting trained to become resilient to climate change. Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:47:24 GMT+0000Baraka Rateng’https://www.scidev.net/global/news/platform-launch-biodiversity-conservation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/platform-launch-biodiversity-conservation/A project has been launched to help countries in West Africa develop and achieve biodiversity conservation. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 02:58:20 GMT+0000Samuel Hinnehhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/false-health-news-facebook/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/false-health-news-facebook/Public posts with false information about Zika shared via the social media site were more popular than real news. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:10:08 GMT+0000Pablo Correahttps://www.scidev.net/global/practical-guides/advance-career-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/practical-guides/advance-career-science/How do you get on the right path in your scientific career? Here we’ve distilled advice and tips from researchers. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 05:29:48 GMT+0000Juan Casasbuenashttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/africa-analysis-benefits-restarted-alliance-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/africa-analysis-benefits-restarted-alliance-1/The reboot of Europe-Africa clinical trials alliance could make Africa invest in R&D, writes Linda Nordling. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:21:45 GMT+0000Linda Nordlinghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/connectivity-indices-ignore-globalisation-damage/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/connectivity-indices-ignore-globalisation-damage/Existing indices focus on economics and often fail to capture social and environmental impacts, report says. Thu, 7 Jul 2016 03:29:05 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/africa-analysis-science-academies-women/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/africa-analysis-science-academies-women/Just 10 per cent of African science academy members are women. It’s time governments act, writes Linda Nordling. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 02:41:12 GMT+0000Linda Nordlinghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/elsevier-african-open-access-journal/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/elsevier-african-open-access-journal/The science publisher is drawing up ideas alongside several African organisations for a 2016 launch. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:09:09 GMT+0000Barbara Axthttps://www.scidev.net/global/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research/Juan Pablo Alperin & Alessandra Bordini with tips for using ‘altmetrics’ to learn about and engage with audiences. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:58:15 GMT+0000Juan Pablo Alperin, Alessandra Bordinihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/china-african-bamboo-expertise-cooperation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/china-african-bamboo-expertise-cooperation/New network aims to transfer knowledge about novel uses of the plant to cut carbon emissions, event hears. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:45:16 GMT+0000Keya Acharya