African Gong
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To realise a scientifically literate African citizenry driven and powered by its ownership of scientific knowledge.
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined February 2019
African Gong wishes to commend the partnership working with @AIMSacza for the delivery of the WAFIRA programme, in particular, the leadership & coordination role of Dr. @GavhiRejoyce, the AIMS-House of Science Manager, & her team of able @AIMSacza student volunteers.
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WAFIRA has been designed to advance the education, research/career progression & global ambitions of African #WomenInSTEM. It also seeks to engender progressive allyship in their male peers so that are enrolled as agents of change & transformation for Women’s advancement in STEM
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African Gong has delivered the 3rd WAFIRA Workshop (30th Oct-1st Nov 2025) in partnership with @AIMSacza for 40 female and 22 male young/emerging scholars & researchers (in mathematical sciences fields) from @SMU_SA @UWConline @unisa @iThembaLABSCape @AIMSacza #WomenInSTEM 1/3
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Elizabeth Rasekoala, editor of 'Race and Sociocultural Inclusion in Science Communication', joins #CivicSciTVAfrica to discuss #Decolonising science, Afrocentric approaches, and building equity and trust in science communication. @GongAfrican @clarewilk4
https://t.co/HizfGbrPWF
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In this month’s #GlobalSocialChallenges focus, we spotlight Elizabeth Rasekoala, who shares insights from her latest research, 'Race and Sociocultural Inclusion in Science Communication'. @GongAfrican
https://t.co/B2qWrMDxp6
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Elizabeth Rasekoala’s award-winning book 'Race and Sociocultural Inclusion in Science Communication', calls for a global decolonisation of science communication, challenging systemic inequities and...
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Day 1 of Advancing Women in Mathematical Sciences Workshop is in full swing @AIMSacza! Huge thanks to our inspiring speakers and facilitators #WAFIRASA3 #WomeninSTEM #mathsinAfrica #leadership #GenderinSTEM
@AIMShouseofscience @GongAfrican
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Day 3 of the #WAFIRA2025 Workshop at @AIMSacza , in partnership with @GongAfrican , wrapped up with inspiring sessions on self-image, branding, and career empowerment! Huge thanks to our amazing facilitators for guiding the day's transformative exercises. #WAFIRASA3 #WomeninSTEM
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The Day 3 finale of #WAFIRA2025 at @AIMSacza , in partnership with @GongAfrican, celebrated inspiring participant presentations on WAFIRA Affirmation Statements — envisioning career progression and advancement pathways. 🌟#WAFIRASA3 #WomeninSTEM
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📣 Women in maths, physics, stats or CS (Hons–PhD) in the Western Cape: Join the WAFIRA Workshop: Advancing Women in Mathematical Sciences hosted @AIMSacza 🗓️ 30 Oct – 1 Nov 🎟️ Free (20 spots for external participants) 🔗 Apply by 31 Aug: https://t.co/2Fje58K72F
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This was a powerful read for any #SciComm practitioner. Key takeaway: We need to reimagine what “successful science communication” looks like , everywhere. I spoke with the editor, Dr. Elizabeth Rasekoala. Stay tuned for insights. 📘 Get it here: https://t.co/RQEEPNabqT
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New on The Policy Nerd podcast. Host Iulia Sevciuc chats with Elizabeth Rasekoala on how inclusive #ScienceCommunication can boost public trust and shape smarter, #Equitable policies. @GongAfrican @clarewilk4 @UNESCO 🎧Listen here:
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Elizabeth Rasekoala and Iulia Sevciuc examine how fragmented policies for science communication - especially in the Global South - can undermine public support in the policies informed by that
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Together, let's explore whether and how #Scicomm can increase public trust in science and, in turn, public buy-in for the policies informed by that science.
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Elizabeth Rasekoala and Iulia Sevciuc examine how fragmented policies for science communication - especially in the Global South - can undermine public support in the policies informed by that
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Day 2 of the #AfricaScientifique Workshop @AIMSacza From leadership to science communication & career growth — today focused on empowering future changemakers. Huge thanks to Dr Elizabeth & our inspiring alumni panel! 🌍🚀@GongAfrican @dstigovza @UNIZULU @AIMShouseofscience
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Wrapping up #AfricaScientifique2025 🌍✨ Our incredible alumni shared their inspiring #Scicomm journeys. A few powerful days of growth, learning & connection — and it’s only the beginning! #mathsinAfrica #Leadership @AIMSacza @GongAfrican @UNIZULU @AIMShouseofscience @dstigovza
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@AIMSacza this week: Phase 2 of the #AfricaScientifique 2025 Workshop (2–4 June) kicks off! 🧠 Now with Honours students from @UNIZULU joining AIMS Master's students. #AScientifique2025 #Scicomm #mathsinAfrica #leadership
@GongAfrican @AIMShouseofscience @dstigovza
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What an incredible 3-day journey at #AfricaScientifique2025! ✨Together, we’ve taken steps to make science more accessible, inclusive, and Afrocentric! 💡🔬 #SciComm #Leadership #STEM💡🔬 #AScietifique2025 #Scicomm #mathsinAfrica #leadership
@MastercardFdn @AIMSacza @GongAfrican
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#AfricaScientifique2025 is in full swing! From leadership skills to science communication & career growth, yesterday was all about empowering futures. Big thanks to Dr Elizabeth & our amazing alumni panel! @MastercardFdn @AIMSacza @AIMShouseofscience @GongAfrican #SciComm
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📢 Day 1 of the 2025 #AfricaScientifique Programme is underway @AIMSacza in partnership with @GongAfrican! We're building capacity in #SciComm for Mastercard Foundation Scholars with inspiring talks, including reps from @MastercardFdn. Let the journey begin! #AScientifique2025
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❓ Interested in decolonising your own understanding of #scicomm? 🚀 Join us for an inspiring network meeting with Dr. Rasekoala, President of African Gong and editor of the award-winning book Race and Sociocultural Inclusion in #SciComm. 📍 Sign-up: https://t.co/et2xiSeKs1
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📢 Kick-off of the 2025 Africa Scientifique Programme at @AIMSacza with @africangong! Empowering young STEM scholars & driving Afrocentric SciComm impact. Let’s make a change! 🌍🔬 #AScietifique2025 #Scicomm #mathsinAfrica #leadership @MastercardFdn
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