How Africa can empower more women to become leaders in science: Professor Amivi Kafui Tete-Benissan (left) teaches cell biology and biochemistry at the University of Lomé, in the capital of Togo. Stephan Gladieu/World Bank/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDA woman’s place is in the home. Her “job” is to marry and to raise children. This thinking still prevails in most parts of the world – and … [Read more...] about How Africa can empower more women to become leaders in science | The Conversation
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The science of using research: why it starts with the policymaker | The Conversation
Piles of evidence don't make any difference if they're not being used to develop policy. ShutterstockGovernments all over the world invest large sums of public money into producing knowledge that helps them understand their countries’ complex socioeconomic issues. This knowledge, in the form of research, can be used to formulate potential solutions through public … [Read more...] about The science of using research: why it starts with the policymaker | The Conversation
How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
Investment in science and innovation is needed to help build Africa. Kate Holt/Africa Practice/FlickrThe idea that Africa’s development depends critically on science, technology and innovation is embodied in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This document emphasises economies that are led by innovation and driven by knowledge. But the continent has some serious work to do if … [Read more...] about How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
ROOTS 2016: Science and marketing (Part 2)
The ROOTS survey data is now featured in the Ehrenberg-Bass institute for Marketing Science, as well as How Brands Grow 2. The findings, which were presented at Bryanston Country Club on Thursday, 7 April, show how three scientific tools can be used to grow your brand. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about ROOTS 2016: Science and marketing (Part 2)
ROOTS 2016: Science and marketing (Part 1)
This month, SPARK Media in conjunction with Caxton, launched the ROOTS 2016 survey at the Bryanston Country Club. This year’s focus was on turning science into marketing action, with the spotlight on how science can be used for the benefit of marketers. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press … [Read more...] about ROOTS 2016: Science and marketing (Part 1)
