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...
ENCA – Biotechnology lab on bridging the gap between research and commercialization
The LaunchLab CERI BIO is making national news in South Africa. Here, the main news channel (eNCA) comes to visit the new facilities that are...
How the SU LaunchLab is powering innovation – and now Biotech
A decade ago, Stellenbosch University (SU) LaunchLab was officially brought to life inside what was once a dusty furniture repair building. Today, the thriving SU...
the gem – Launchlab CERI BIO Opening
Creating a biotechnology incubator and accelerator in Africatext: CERI and LaunchLab photo: CERI Media On 22 May, we at the Centre for Epidemic Response and...