Shaping Science Policy
True change and development that is sustainable can only succeed if policymakers are engaged.
We organise activities to bridge the gap between science and policy by facilitating discussions between scientists and local policymakers,
including national and regional politicians as well as university officers.
We want to put scientific research and education at the top of Africa’s agenda while discussing each region particular interests, needs,
and challenges. Below you can find some of our activities.
If you are a policymaker that wants to know more about how you can improve the research and education in your region, please contact us.
Meeting with National and Regional Politicians
We have organised and participated in a number of events where politicians were invited to establish a debate between local scientists and politicians.
We find these activities key as they raise awareness on politicians on why science is so important, while enabling discussions on needs and constrains on both sides.
Science Festival - Yobe State University 2017
In collaboration with the Yobe State Government, Nigeria and Yobe State University, we organised a science festival in 2017 where scientists, government officials and policymakers discussed local needs and how it can be improved through scientific research.
Science Festival - Gombe State University 2017
TReND organised a science festival in collaboration with Gombe State University, Nigeria, where local researchers, policymakers, educators, journalists and the public discussed local issues and how local innovation and change in policy could solve these issues.
University Consultancy
The TReND team has extensive expertise in science and education management and delivery. We use this knowledge to advise African universities on how they can best make use of the resources they have to establish.
Most of our publications are relevant to science policy.We trust that these articles take important information to academics and decision makers.
Neuroscience International Summer School 2017
At the opening ceremony of our 2017 Neuroscience International Summer School, we organised a public lecture to engage and connect traditional rulers, government officials, with local scientists to discuss how local research can drive innovation.
African Science Literacy Network 2019
At the launched of our Wellcome Trust-funded African Science Literacy Network, we provided a platform for scientists and journalists to interact with decisionmakers from the State and Federal Governments of Nigeria, in order to discuss Nigeria’s scientific needs and how policy change could address those needs.
Our Directors, Tom Baden and Lucia Pietro-Godino are active members of the FKNE – Kravali Network of Excellence, established in 2014 through a collaboration by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and The Kavli Foundation.
TReND at Maker Faire, Zurich
On September 17-18th, the Maker Faire was for the first time in Zürich. This Faire gathers makers of all walks of life which leads to a really interesting and exciting exchange of ideas and projects! We had a stand where we could discuss TReND's mission and our open...
Successful Grant from VolkswagenStiftung
We are pleased to announce that our grant proposal for two workshops on "Open Labware - Building your own equipment with basic electronics and 3D printing" was approved! Thanks to the Volkswagen Foundation and their "Knowledge for Tomorrow" program we will run the two...
The Science Policy Team
Tom Baden
Mahmoud Maina
Lucia Pitro Godino
Sadiq Yusuf
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