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Virtual reality breathes new life into African fossils, art and artefacts
Digital technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. So it was only a matter of tim...
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Genetic markers against deadly cassava viruses
Two diseases that affect cassava could cause up to 70-100 per cent yield losses. Scientists identify...
15 September 2017Read More
New Gates Foundation Report
New Gates Foundation report highlights remarkable progress against global poverty and disease, warns...
12 September 2017Read More
Global challenges fund needs focus, review says
The ICAI carried out a rapid review into the governance arrangements and strategy of the interdiscip...
11 September 2017Read More
New survey to assess challenges facing young scholars
A study, launched last week by the Global Young Academy, an international society of young scientist...
The CAMBRIDGE-AFRICA Programme aims to strengthen Africa's own capacity for a sustainable research and mentoring culture, by supporting talented individuals who will make this long-term goal a reality. The Programme emerged in 2008 and covers a range of initiatives across subject areas. Cambridge-Africa is now supporting African researchers working on African priorities in Africa, in partnership with Cambridge researchers. Read more
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