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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Reducing stigma and discrimination in access to HIV health care for gay and bisexual men....This case study highlights two examples of community-led monitoring using mystery patient methods to document stigma and discrimination in the provision of HIV health care. The process and outcomes of using these methods in Cameroon and Zimbabwe are described. In each country over a period of 10-12 months, gay and bisexual men and transgender women documented their experiences of seeking care in select health care facilities. In Cameroon, the data were used to to create sensitization trainings for health care workers. In Zimbabwe, health care workers, health care facilities, and the local LGBT community created a continuous improvement feedback system to improve the quality of care for gay and bisexual men.By: Robin Lin Miller
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Reducing stigma and discrimination in access to HIV health care for gay and bisexual men....This case study highlights two examples of community-led monitoring using mystery patient methods to document stigma and discrimination in the provision of HIV health care. The process and outcomes of using these methods in Cameroon and Zimbabwe are described. In each country over a period of 10-12 months, gay and bisexual men and transgender women documented their experiences of seeking care in select health care facilities. In Cameroon, the data were used to to create sensitization trainings for health care workers. In Zimbabwe, health care workers, health care facilities, and the local LGBT community created a continuous improvement feedback system to improve the quality of care for gay and bisexual men. Read moreBy: Robin Lin Miller
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PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and TechnologyThe Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3) Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/By: Elaina Lawrence
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EDUCATION
PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and TechnologyThe Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3) Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/ Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence
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EDUCATION
PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and TechnologyThe Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3) Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/By: Elaina Lawrence
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EDUCATION
PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and TechnologyThe Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3) Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/ Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/By: Elaina Lawrence -
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/ Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence -
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/By: Elaina Lawrence -
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/ Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence -
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/?fbclid=IwAR0csDD-nV7dmLpWPIUbJfW1ypn9CujoHQGqnoMnS3caGckY16_-gesfooE" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faap.isp.msu.edu%2Fresearch-funding%2Faap-public-dialogue-sessions%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0csDD-nV7dmLpWPIUbJfW1ypn9CujoHQGqnoMnS3caGckY16_-gesfooE&h=AT25vUkcjCSzrsk6zTvMc6JQF_lnvaHHrkujvmubQqsbU4OxvZYx5o3CSMKIv46v5b2YWVrPNBlEMcgoaxaeZgO8uCXinfOc-4SyFwmbOcYrRYfjXsRSsW2ruF7xO61RZtR3dMBQs0UfMfXgkqOLqOEaQcQWszV0yVdstC0RnLPDnccjBoPaomaT2ZymUO8AzMyi3yFM3gB1vLalAhHYuBxdxKyicVfbDJpxq2QAuBHdbthSymmYL3fGwuVPI2wBbBbNA4zaGZVwAZN06vUweOdeQDTtnb_JWXi76ZGO-wM6XQfLiGPOloCBRaG8rBNm360rQQRAbYOgHmsY_dIPAvgJyxMQxpyen03TftrU-dRvmjeqlhedzmYXPN2CcWXfBgvgyzQmUdp8_WeHBUQsvgXds1_6buyObhH9jmWtXCLHesIsrDwFbOBcaUscc8rNGghRZCOZ3q4lTdjP6nVeN26YJaWZ7GZpvhi1OZbtjjKEb8ijYyBK46Bz6lzpu9RYyjHqIWQEp_oy-nJBNQv-mS22CL-iti2aOrdRV5au7Km_KNoxIugwItX42RhPQ22G9CLrruSIRvh4XAsj2MTv-9Cbm771t8uNIL_P8cPPmFjF1SMzo1kK5hrDuZ7oP6LkIHR25MlzF44Lzh_9Qg">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/resea…/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/By: Elaina Lawrence -
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AAP Public Dialogue Series-"COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses & lessons learned from African universitiesAs nations continue to come to terms with coping and finding solutions to the challenges that have beset them with the onslaught of COVID-19, the Alliance for African Partnership has established a public dialogue series with speakers including the Vice Chancellors, researchers and other relevant staff at AAP consortium universities, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, funding partners, think tanks, and NGOs, among others. Partnering with the MSU African Studies Center, the Tanzania Partnership Program, and University World News - Africa, the AAP will host a series of six virtual dialogues throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic covering a variety of topics and themes. All are welcomed to attend these virtual webinars and submit questions for featured panelists. University leaders from across the continent came together to discuss their institutions' response to the crisis and share best practices on how to move forward. We were joined by: • Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University• Ibrahima Thioub, Rector, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop• Rose Mwonya, Vice Chancellor, Egerton University• David Norris, Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana• Moderator: Paul Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, US International University - Africa For more information, including how to register for future dialogues, please visit our website: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/research-funding/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/?fbclid=IwAR0csDD-nV7dmLpWPIUbJfW1ypn9CujoHQGqnoMnS3caGckY16_-gesfooE" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faap.isp.msu.edu%2Fresearch-funding%2Faap-public-dialogue-sessions%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0csDD-nV7dmLpWPIUbJfW1ypn9CujoHQGqnoMnS3caGckY16_-gesfooE&h=AT25vUkcjCSzrsk6zTvMc6JQF_lnvaHHrkujvmubQqsbU4OxvZYx5o3CSMKIv46v5b2YWVrPNBlEMcgoaxaeZgO8uCXinfOc-4SyFwmbOcYrRYfjXsRSsW2ruF7xO61RZtR3dMBQs0UfMfXgkqOLqOEaQcQWszV0yVdstC0RnLPDnccjBoPaomaT2ZymUO8AzMyi3yFM3gB1vLalAhHYuBxdxKyicVfbDJpxq2QAuBHdbthSymmYL3fGwuVPI2wBbBbNA4zaGZVwAZN06vUweOdeQDTtnb_JWXi76ZGO-wM6XQfLiGPOloCBRaG8rBNm360rQQRAbYOgHmsY_dIPAvgJyxMQxpyen03TftrU-dRvmjeqlhedzmYXPN2CcWXfBgvgyzQmUdp8_WeHBUQsvgXds1_6buyObhH9jmWtXCLHesIsrDwFbOBcaUscc8rNGghRZCOZ3q4lTdjP6nVeN26YJaWZ7GZpvhi1OZbtjjKEb8ijYyBK46Bz6lzpu9RYyjHqIWQEp_oy-nJBNQv-mS22CL-iti2aOrdRV5au7Km_KNoxIugwItX42RhPQ22G9CLrruSIRvh4XAsj2MTv-9Cbm771t8uNIL_P8cPPmFjF1SMzo1kK5hrDuZ7oP6LkIHR25MlzF44Lzh_9Qg">https://aap.isp.msu.edu/resea…/aap-public-dialogue-sessions/ Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence -
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Call for papers for a special issue of Journal of Student Affairs in Africa is now open!The Journal of Student Affairs in Africa is preparing a special issue on "The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education and Student Affairs in Africa" in which they will be publishing the reflections of student affairs practitioners, university leaders, policy makers, researchers, students, and journalists on the impact of COVID-19 in the context of African higher education and other relevant contexts. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/announcement/view/31">https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/announcement/view/31By: Elaina Lawrence
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Call for papers for a special issue of Journal of Student Affairs in Africa is now open!The Journal of Student Affairs in Africa is preparing a special issue on "The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education and Student Affairs in Africa" in which they will be publishing the reflections of student affairs practitioners, university leaders, policy makers, researchers, students, and journalists on the impact of COVID-19 in the context of African higher education and other relevant contexts. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/announcement/view/31">https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/announcement/view/31 Read moreBy: Elaina Lawrence
