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In memory of Professor John Obiri (1963 – 2021)

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It is with a huge sense of sadness we share the news that our BRECcIA project colleague and friend Professor John Obiri (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya) passed away on Friday 29th January 2021. Our condolences and thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends at this …

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@LOKIRULOKEERJNR Hello Abednego, thanks for the question. The workshop is an internal BRECcIA one for our colleagues and therefore not an open event. Please keep an eye out on our Twitter or website for any future open events we may advertise though, thankyou!

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Day 6 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop has ended, with a focus on #Networks Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu of @NASFAM1 and Dr Katharine Vincent (@katharine_v) of @KulimaIDS provided expert insight into managing professional networks. BRECcIA's network mapper tool featured today too pic.twitter.com/TtC6wwSNM0

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Today we are recognising #WorldHealthDay by celebrating fantastic academics at the @unisouthampton! Read more about Prof. Saul Faust and Dr @Lai_CDC below ⬇️ Retweeted by BRECcIA

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How can co-production processes contribute to climate change adaptation decision and policy making in Africa? Find out more in this book building on lessons learnt from @future_climate : buff.ly/3do4zjo @FRACTALproject @FCFAhycristal @katharine_v @s_ayebkarlsson Retweeted by BRECcIA

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@ClimateExp0 Thankyou very much 👍

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The @unisouthampton is proud to partner and support the 26th @UN Climate Change Conference, #COP26Universities Network in organisation of the @UKRI_Research funded International Conference #ClimateExpo, held virtually 17-21 May 2021. Find out more: buff.ly/3vKvxKB Retweeted by BRECcIA

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@ClimateExp0 Hello @ClimateExp0! Have the abstract submissions for these 5 themes been confirmed and the decisions communicated already?

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Climate Exp0 2 weeks ago

Six months prior to @COP26, #ClimateExp0 will showcase the latest thinking and most relevant international research around five key themes, to help deliver a zero-carbon, resilient world 🌎 💻 Online, free, and open to all 🗓️ 17-21 May Learn more ➡️ climateexp0.org Retweeted by BRECcIA

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Really important piece-we all need to think about the ethics of co-authorship, particularly given the weight placed on publications in academia twitter.com/LSEImpactBlog/… Retweeted by BRECcIA

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ProfJenniBarclay 3 weeks ago

Looking for reasons why ODA research projects are valuable? We are starting to share stories on our website: reverseodacuts.wordpress.com/stories-of-suc… This first one talks of the GCRF Health, Polluted Water and Soils Network From @JacquieMcGlade. This brought clean water to 400,000 homes & Retweeted by BRECcIA

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BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

Day 9 has come and gone with 1-1 career advice sessions delivered in breakout rooms by our fantastic CO-Is and PI @justinosheff ... we are now halfway through Day 10 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop where we are busy giving Promotional Pitches for our team challenge outputs

test Twitter Media - Day 9 has come and gone with 1-1 career advice sessions delivered in breakout rooms by our fantastic CO-Is and PI @justinosheff 

 ... we are now halfway through Day 10 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop where we are busy giving Promotional Pitches for our team challenge outputs https://t.co/7t07vMkUsZ
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BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

@LOKIRULOKEERJNR Hello Abednego, thanks for the question. The workshop is an internal BRECcIA one for our colleagues and therefore not an open event. Please keep an eye out on our Twitter or website for any future open events we may advertise though, thankyou!

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BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

Day 8 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop covered #researchimpact and #infographics A warm up exercise included working in teams to discuss personal attributes we are confident in or require improvement

test Twitter Media - Day 8 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop covered #researchimpact and #infographics

A warm up exercise included working in teams to discuss personal attributes we are confident in or require improvement https://t.co/17blkUGImC
The profile image of GCRF_BRECcIA
BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

Day 7 of #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop is underway. BRECcIA researchers with expertise in #Rprogramming have given colleagues a crash course on displaying their data. A quick example from hydrologist Bernard Minoungou (@Benmin226) of rainfall data in Ghana using colleague's data:

test Twitter Media - Day 7 of #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop is underway. BRECcIA researchers with expertise in #Rprogramming have given colleagues a crash course on displaying their data. 

A quick example from hydrologist Bernard Minoungou (@Benmin226) of rainfall data in Ghana using colleague's data: https://t.co/EfEdjrh3gD
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BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

It's #WorldWaterDay and we at BRECcIA are busy researching and providing solutions for improved water security. twitter.com/UNEP/status/13…

#WorldWaterDay 💧

The growing population and expanding global economy have required an ever-increasing supply of materials and extraction of primary materials, thereby intensifying pressures on land and water usage.

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— UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) March 22, 2021
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Katharine Vincent 3 weeks ago

It is always a pleasure to contribute to the @GCRF_BRECcIA programme-building capacity for sustainable water and food security in dry lands in sub-Saharan #Africa twitter.com/GCRF_BRECcIA/s… Retweeted by BRECcIA

The profile image of GCRF_BRECcIA
BRECcIA 3 weeks ago

Day 6 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop has ended, with a focus on #Networks Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu of @NASFAM1 and Dr Katharine Vincent (@katharine_v) of @KulimaIDS provided expert insight into managing professional networks. BRECcIA's network mapper tool featured today too

test Twitter Media - Day 6 of our #2021ImpactTrainingWorkshop has ended, with a focus on #Networks 

Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu of @NASFAM1 and Dr Katharine Vincent (@katharine_v) of @KulimaIDS provided expert insight into managing professional networks.

BRECcIA's network mapper tool featured today too https://t.co/TtC6wwSNM0
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WaterNet 3 weeks ago

9 days to go before applications for the first #wef winter school for southern Africa close. If you have not yet applied, remember to do so before its too late. @WaterResearchSA @ihedelft @WEFnexusAfrica @UKZN @GWPSAF Retweeted by BRECcIA

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