CERI 2025 Summer Scientific Series focuses on bringing the top scientists, innovators and policy makers to present on how scientific advance in Africa can and...
Cape HealthTech Connect Ignites Collaboration for Health Innovation
September 18, 2025, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), the LaunchLab, Stellenbosch Network and Innovus at Stellenbosch University welcomed a vibrant gathering of...
Kicking off with a Bang! First month of the African STARS Fellowship at Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University has launched the African STARS Fellowship Programme, bringing together young scientists from across Africa for intensive training in genomics, innovation, and leadership. The...
Shaping Africa’s Future Leaders
A key part of the African STARS Fellowship Programme, the Leadership and Core Skills Training Week prompted fellows to step outside their comfort zones and...
African STARS Fellow’s Reflections
In just weeks, fellows from across the continent have already engaged in leadership, science communication, and innovation training. By: Katrine Anker-Nilssen photos: Stefan Els he...
Kennedy Mulungu reflects on the African STARS Fellowship
During the first weeks, I was deeply inspired by Prof Tulio de Oliveira’s powerful opening remarks, which emphasised that this programme is about nurturing future...
Charleen Wormsberg reflects on the African STARS Fellowship
One of the most memorable moments for me during the first three weeks was hearing Kennedy share his inspiring journey from a farming background with...
African STARS Fellows 2025/6 arrive at CERI, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Monday, 18 August 2025, Stellenbosch. CERI welcomed the first cohort of the African STARS Fellowship Programme, marking the start of a transformative journey for talented scientists hailing from across the continent. Fellows from 16...
David Adeoye Adedokun
Country: NigeriaTrack: ATTDavid Adeoye Adedokun is a veterinarian and MPhil candidate in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases at the University of Ghana. He is...
Mampenyane Harries Molepo
Country: South AfricaTrack: YPPMampenyane Harries Molepo is a Research Associate at Viro-Gen, a South African biotech company focused on preclinical research in genomics and infectious...