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Supporting young African scientists

17 January 2018

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African ministers and students in Mauritius

UNESCO

FOR most New Scientist readers, access to science education and research is something they can take for granted. But in many nations, the option to study or to pursue a career in science is not available.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has realised that to change this and achieve its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, scientists must be supported. And it is through international collaboration that scientific research and education is being used as a catalyst for change. One of the regions facing challenges is Africa. Although the continent has…

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