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Mothers of the world 🗺️ If I were explaining the importance of these findings to mothers of the world with children in one of the countries in this study, I would say that it is exciting that the big, exciting puzzle of science makes you imagine and turn vision into reality! But imagine a box full of puzzle pieces representing questions about the world around us🪁 Science is the process of trying to fit these pieces together to see the big picture! It involves observing the world, asking questions about why things happen, and then trying to answer those questions through experiments and research. Just like when we’re curious about a new recipe and we experiment with different ingredients to see what works best, scientists experiment to discover new things about our world. What makes science really special is that it helps us understand how things work—from the stars in the sky to the tiny cells in our bodies. This understanding can lead to amazing things, like new medicines to keep us healthy, technologies to make our lives easier, and solutions to big problems like climate change. Science is important because it’s based on evidence and facts, which means we can trust its findings to make informed decisions in our daily lives and for our future ❤️🇦🇱 So we have to increase trust in Science and Scientific Education 🪁because in a world dimmed by doubt, imagine a child gazing up at the stars, yearning to unlock their secrets. Without trust in science and education, that child's potential to discover and understand remains an untapped wellspring. Trust in science lights the path from wonder to wisdom. It translates curiosity into knowledge that can heal, innovate, and illuminate the 🌎 Let's ensure every child has the key to unlock the universe 🪁 https://lnkd.in/eCakXjtM

🌍 A recent study from the Global Young Academy reveals that young researchers in Africa face significant challenges that often lead them to leave their home countries or abandon their research careers altogether. This report, part of the Global State of Young Scientists series, sheds light on these pressing issues. We've discussed this topic before on our blog, and we believe it’s crucial to keep the conversation going. What are your thoughts on this? Let’s engage in the comment section below! Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dmMMKrPD

🌍 Intriguing findings from a global survey across #67 countries challenge concerns about #publictrust in scientists! 🌍 According to the results, #Egypt 🇪🇬 emerges as the country with the highest trust in science, while #Albania 🇦🇱 ranks lowest in this regard! 📊 In most surveyed nations, scientists and scientific methods are highly trusted. 🧪👩🔬 The results of the #preprint of the study, currently undergoing peer review, reveals high perceptions of scientists’ competence, benevolence, and integrity globally. However, there's room for improvement in openness. 🤔 To enhance public trust, scientists should prioritize feedback, transparency in funding and data sources, and engaging in a interactive dialogue with the community. 💬 Let's foster genuine dialogue and consider the insights and needs of all societal actors for stronger trust in #science! 📚 Access original analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eXf_HSYG #ScienceTrust #GlobalSurvey #PeerReview #ResearchInsights

Elevating Global South Researchers will contribute to solving global south issues.  Localising and contextualising methodologies is key to methodological rigour.  https://lnkd.in/dfv4pkbX

Afrobarometer is hosting an Emerging Scholars Workshop on 19-20 November 2024 at Future Africa UP, Pretoria, South Africa. This workshop aims to build analytical capacity and facilitate the production of analytical outputs using Afrobarometer's extensive open access datasets. Benefits: - Opportunity to present research and receive feedback from experienced mentors and peers - Professionalisation sessions on building a successful academic career - Roundtable conversations with mentors and peers - Travel costs, accommodation, meals, and related expenses covered - Opportunities for professional development and networking Eligibility: - Early career researchers at PhD level (within the last seven years) or those who have taken up an academic position in the past five years - Researchers currently making significant use of Afrobarometer data - Applications require a draft paper or research proposal written in English Deadline: - Submit applications by 5 p.m. UTC on 20 September 2024 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eCCzdAWz #Afrobarometer #EmergingScholarsWorkshop #ResearchCapacityBuilding #DataAnalysis #AcademicMentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #AfricaResearch #OpenAccessData

#Didyouknow? Facts from PEP's Working Paper 'Research Collaboration in Development Economics: Understanding Disparities in Publication Patterns' Encouraging diversity and pluralism can lead to improvements in the quality of development research and its impact by allowing for a deeper understanding of local contexts. Let’s explore how North-South collaborations can benefit global development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnh38Nav Join us on November 5th for the webinar on 'Enhancing North-South Collaboration in Global Development Research and Policy' to explore how we can foster fairer collaborations and support direct funding for Southern institutions. For over 20 years, PEP has been a strong advocate for localization in development research, working to integrate Southern perspectives into the global policy landscape. The webinar builds on our longstanding commitment and supports our Call to Action to achieve equity in development research. Let’s come together to discuss how we can foster more inclusive and equitable participation for researchers from the Global South – with a focus on women researchers – in collaboration with the Global North. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmSSFJuj Find out more about PEP's Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ-H4xw #NorthSouthCollab #GlobalDevelopment #InclusiveResearch

💡 The 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 has created thematic research networks see details here: https://lnkd.in/erEkwfWd to foster collaboration and help to develop the research ecosystem for Irish economists. These networks aim to foster debate, discussion, and research collaborations across the discipline in Ireland. The 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 seeks to develop collaborations that consider three critical points: ✔ 🤼 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡:  the network integrates new insights and promotes collaboration among young researchers and practitioners to address complex economic and political challenges. Activities include interdisciplinary workshops, collaborative research, and publication efforts, fostering innovative policy development and comprehensive analysis of global geo-economic and geopolitical trends. 🔑𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: emphasising the importance of knowledge exchange as a key activity, the network engages in knowledge sharing, educational initiatives, and policy advocacy. These efforts enhance global understanding of geo-economics, geopolitics, and sustainability, supporting the integration of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the UN 2.0 Quintet for change. 📌 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: The network adopts a multidimensional framework that examines economic development, geo-economics, and globalisation within the context of sustainability's three pillars: Environment, Society, and Economics. This approach provides a holistic perspective on addressing global development and progress, enhancing policy impact, capacity building, and fostering a global perspective on sustainability challenges. 💕 The network members, Prof. Bernadette Andreosso-O'Callaghan, Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer, Dr. Daniel Rajmil, Ozeias Rocha, Anna Zherdeva, Intesar Madi, and Abrar Alzankawi, Olubunmi Oludipe and Daniel Kamphambale are looking forward to collaborating with established and early-career researchers to support their activities within a friendly, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working framework. Contact us! #IrishEconomicAssociation; #TUDublin, #Research; #Collaboration; #Diversity; #Geoeconomics; #Geopolitics; #ForwardThinking

International Conference on ‘Digital Complexity & Disinformation in the Indo-Pacific’ Register now and join expert scholars and practitioners for the conference scheduled for September 25-26, 2024, both online via Zoom and in person in Melbourne. This significant #conference is a collaborative effort organized by the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI) at Deakin University, Australia; the Department of Communication Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (UI); the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN); the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM); the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM); the Department of Political Science at Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM); the State Islamic University (UIN) Salatiga; and the European Center for Populism Studies (#ECPS) in Brussels, Belgium. While digital technologies have revolutionized many aspects of our societies, the promises of inclusivity and progress they bring often do not align with the realities on the ground. These technologies are increasingly being exploited as tools for #disinformation, political #manipulation, and even #digital #authoritarianism, posing significant challenges to democratic values and social cohesion. The Indo-Pacific region is particularly susceptible to these challenges, as disinformation and misinformation spread rapidly across digital platforms such as #Facebook, #Twitter, #Instagram, #Telegram, and #WhatsApp, exacerbating societal divisions. Moreover, political actors often leverage these platforms to silence #criticism, control information flows, and even restrict access to critical digital infrastructure to consolidate their #power. The discussions during this international conference will explore the complex interactions between digital technologies, #cyberspace, #socialmedia platforms, and political dynamics in the region. Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from various institutions will offer insights into the impacts of digital disinformation and explore pathways to counter these challenges while promoting digital literacy and inclusivity. This conference is made possible through the generous support of the Australian Research Council (ARC) via a Discovery Project grant, the Gerda Henkel Foundation, the European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS), and the Alfred Deakin Institute (ADI), all of which are committed to fostering academic inquiry into this pressing global issue. The conference aims to serve as a platform for fruitful discussions and meaningful collaboration, enabling us to better understand digital complexity and its implications for democracy in the Indo-Pacific. More Details: https://lnkd.in/d3C952QU