The World Academy of Sciences Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS-SAREP) in partnership with the TWAS Young Affiliates Network (TYAN) will be hosting a workshop on “Enhancing Digital platforms for Capacity Development and Career Advancement in times of pandemics”.The workshop seeks to increase the knowledge of young researchers in Africa and in so doing, building their capacity and advancing their careers amid the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presents to the world.

The workshop will be hosted virtually on the 26th and 27th November 2020, from 14:00 to 17:00 South African Standard Time (SAST). 

Furthermore, the workshop will equip participants with the needed knowledge and skills needed to adjust to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presents to teaching, research, and collaboration, as well as address other capacity development needs of young researchers in response to COVID-19.

Participation of women scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) is highly encouraged.