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Can science diplomacy usher in a new era of research publishing reform?

Research and innovation underpin almost every imaginable form of social and economic advancement, but the costs of accessing and publishing...

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Growing knowledge, inspiring change: Christian Opoku-Kwarteng’s journey with AuthorAID in conservation science and community engagement

Based on an interview conducted by Maisie Northing AuthorAID is made up of thousands of researchers in the Global South....

How Science Diplomacy Can Reshape Global Research Publishing: A Theory of Change

In today’s digitally interconnected world, the swift exchange of knowledge and research should be commonplace and should drive substantial advancements...

ACU and INASP launch OCPP professional training programme for aspiring marine scientists

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and the International Network for Advancing Science and...

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A digital hub for open research in East Africa to harness open research practice to generate new knowledge solutions to tackle key development challenges

With just six years to go to meet the urgent targets of the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to find...

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The importance of research communities: lessons from my role as an AuthorAID Community Administrator

Written by Otuto Chukwu, AuthorAID Community Administrator As someone currently navigating academia as a doctoral researcher, I often find many...

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INASP launches new course: Engaged Research for Community and Policy Impact

How can we make sure that research in and from low and middle-income countries (LMICs) not only contributes to global...

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Three ways INASP can support you to drive gender equity and inclusion in higher education and research

If we want to forge a better, more inclusive world for women, we need to address bias, stereotypes, and discrimination...

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TESCEA paves the way for Mzumbe University’s Centre of Excellence in Innovative Teaching and Learning

Mzumbe University in Tanzania is one of the four pioneer universities of TESCEA (Transforming Employability for Social Change in East...

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The impact of mentorship and how flexibility is key: Alejandra’s experiences as a woman researcher from Mexico

Welcome to our final interview of this mini-blog series, celebrating and reflecting on the International Day of Women and Girls...