ARUA Centre of Excellence in Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology (CoE-MEN)
Director: Prof. Lesley Cornish
Email: Lesley.cornish@wits.ac.za
The ARUA (CoE-MEN) is currently hosted by the University of Witwatersrand and also includes the Universities of Pretoria, Nairobi and Ghana, together with the University of Dar es Salaam, Makerere University, Nelson Mandela University (although not an ARUA university) and University of Johannesburg (also not an ARUA university), with links to other non-ARUA universities in Africa.
The targeted research focuses on the development of materials science and new technologies that would enhance the development of Africa, especially for materials energy and Nanotechnology.
The ARUA (CoE-MEN) aims to become the hub for materials science and engineering universities in Africa, as well as to develop the necessary environment to build materials and energy research capacity and human capacity in Africa. Hence the collaboration with the African Materials Research Society whose main objective is to promote excellence in all aspects of materials research.
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Mini Conference: URGENT MATERIALS FOR AFRICA
Theme: Urgent Materials for Africa
Date: 24 May 2023
Time: 09:00 am (GMT+2)
In conjunction with The African Materials Research Society, African Research Universities Alliance’ Centre of Excellence – Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology invites you to the second mini-conference. The event is targeted at all scientists and researchers interested in materials, energy and nanotechnology, and will give you a chance to present your work online, and possibly help to obtain interest and some collaborations. The purpose of this virtual conference is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and advancements among researchers and students regarding the provision of sustainable energy to various regions in Africa.
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION!
The abstract must include:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Affiliations
- Text of not more than 300 words.
Deadline: 22 May 2023Click here to submit your abstracts.REGISTRATIONTo register for the Mini Conferenceproceedings: Mini Conference: ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA
Theme: Energy Solutions for Africa
Date: 17 May 2023
Time: 09:00 am (GMT+2)
In conjunction with The African Materials Research Society, African Research Universities Alliance’ Centre of Excellence – Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology invites you to the second mini-conference. The event is targeted at all scientists and researchers interested in materials, energy and nanotechnology, and will give you a chance to present your work online, and possibly help to obtain interest and some collaborations. The purpose of this virtual conference is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and advancements among researchers and students regarding the provision of sustainable energy to various regions in Africa.
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION!
The abstract must include:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Affiliations
- Text of not more than 300 words.
Deadline: 17 April 2023Click here to submit your abstractsREGISTRATIONTo register for the Mini Conferenceproceedings: ARUA-CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MATERIALS. ENERGY & NANOTECHNOLOGY MINI CONFERENCE 2022
Theme: Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology
Date: 19 August 2022
Time: 10h00 (GMT+2)
Click here to register for attendance.
Call for Abstracts
In conjunction with The African Materials Research Society, ARUA CoE-MEN invites you to send an abstract of up to 300 words for the online Mini Conference. The conference is targeted at all scientists and researchers interested in materials, energy and nanotechnology, and will give you a chance to present your work online, and possibly help to obtain interest and some collaborations.The abstract must include:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Affiliations
- Text of not more than 300 words.
Plenary Speakers
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Please send your abstract to: marina.labuschagne@wits.ac.za
ARUA 2021 BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Title: Global Public Health Challenges: Facing Them in Africa
Dates: 17 – 19 November 2021
The ARUA 2021 Biennial Conference will bring together experts from universities, research institutions, government, industry, civil society, international organizations, etc., to discuss the different steps that African economies need to take in order to face global public health challenges squarely.The conference is jointly hosted by the University of Pretoria and the University of Witwatersrand and will take place at the Future Africa Facility at the University of Pretoria. This year’s conference will be hosted as a hybrid event with physical and online participation. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) invites you to join the conversation by registering for the event.WOMANITY FEATURES PROF L. CORNISH
Title: Women in Science with Professor Lesley Cornish University of Witwatersrand
Date: 27 October 2021
This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks toProfessor Lesley Cornishfrom the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at theUniversity of the Witwatersrand (Wits). She is also the Director of the DSI-NRFCentre of Excellence in Strong Materialsand the Director of theAfrican Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology. We discuss women in science in terms of barriers and opportunities in the context of the African Union’s strategy to place science, technology and innovation at the epicentre of Africa’s socio-economic development and growth.Prof. Cornishunpacks some of their focal areas on material research that ranges from improving the effectiveness of materials, such as increasing strength and longevity of use to reducing waste and becoming more energy efficient.We also discuss the role of tertiary institutions to developing students into responsible global citizens that contribute positively to humanity and the world at large.Prof. Cornish reflects on her life experience and remarks that there is nothing a woman cannot do,they just need to be given the opportunity to pursue their ambitions. #womeninscience.Tune in for more.
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