CARTA's Response to COVID-19 The newsletter outlines CARTA's proactive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote adaptations for PhD training and support for ongoing research. CARTA fellows have been actively involved in national responses, contributing to research and policy development across Africa.
Key Research Stories and Highlights The issue features interviews with CARTA fellows and researchers involved in COVID-19 studies, such as demographic modeling in Nigeria and clinical trials in South Africa. These efforts underscore the importance of local research capacity in addressing global health challenges.
Scholar and Cohort Updates Celebrating a milestone, CARTA now boasts over 90 graduates. The newsletter highlights recent graduates and their contributions to research and academia, emphasizing the program's success in nurturing future African research leaders.
Institutional News CARTA's Vice Chancellors' meeting and virtual training sessions demonstrate the consortium's commitment to sustaining research excellence despite pandemic disruptions. The newsletter also reflects on CARTA's decade-long journey, evaluating its impact on African research institutions.
Events and Celebrations To mark its 10th anniversary, CARTA plans webinars and a scientific conference, inviting the academic community to engage in discussions on advancing research in Africa. The newsletter encourages participation and highlights the importance of continued investment in research for sustainable development.