Dr Carol N. Ibe
@carolibe1.bsky.social
Plant Scientist | Research Manager @University of Cambridge Global Challenges Interdisciplinary Research Centre | Visionary Founder of JR Biotek Foundation - Empowering African ag-scientists @ www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
A fantastic team! We are so grateful for their leadership and support of @jrbiotek.bsky.social Agri-Innovation & Impact Project (AGRIIP). Learn more and support our mission at agriip.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
A fantastic team! We are so grateful for their leadership and support of @jrbiotek.bsky.social Agri-Innovation & Impact Project (AGRIIP). Learn more and support our mission at agriip.com
I’m super excited to share that our organisation @jrbiotek.bsky.social has officially unveiled its 10-year strategic vision to reimagine African agriculture through science, innovation, entrepreneurship, art, culture & storytelling - through AGRIIP.
Learn more & join the movement 👉 www.agriip.com
Learn more & join the movement 👉 www.agriip.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’m super excited to share that our organisation @jrbiotek.bsky.social has officially unveiled its 10-year strategic vision to reimagine African agriculture through science, innovation, entrepreneurship, art, culture & storytelling - through AGRIIP.
Learn more & join the movement 👉 www.agriip.com
Learn more & join the movement 👉 www.agriip.com
Reposted by Dr Carol N. Ibe
Food security as a right not a privilege - our blog on visiting the JR Biotek Foundation #AfricaResearch #AfricaCharter @jrbiotek.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
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A land of opportunities not challenges
As part of the continuing evolution of the Africa Charter, we are mapping the existing landscape of equitable research partnerships networks, frameworks, and good practice.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Food security as a right not a privilege - our blog on visiting the JR Biotek Foundation #AfricaResearch #AfricaCharter @jrbiotek.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
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As our founder @carolibe1.bsky.social said: “AGRIIP is more than a project — it’s a movement. One that sees Africa not as a landscape of challenges, but as a land full of opportunities.”
👉 Read the full story: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
👉 Read the full story: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Roots of Resilience: Cultivating Africa’s Agricultural Future Through Science, Art & Collective Action - jrbiotekfoundation.org
Cambridge, 27 March 2025 – Beneath the storied spires of the University of Cambridge, a powerful celebration unfolded – one […]
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April 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
As our founder @carolibe1.bsky.social said: “AGRIIP is more than a project — it’s a movement. One that sees Africa not as a landscape of challenges, but as a land full of opportunities.”
👉 Read the full story: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
👉 Read the full story: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Reposted by Dr Carol N. Ibe
The event marked 10 years of our work & the launch of AGRIIP — a bold movement connecting African scientists & farmers to co-create climate-smart, farmer-led solutions. From expert panels to the new JR Biotek Art Gallery & the first-ever JR Biotek Awards — this day was powerful and full of meaning.
April 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The event marked 10 years of our work & the launch of AGRIIP — a bold movement connecting African scientists & farmers to co-create climate-smart, farmer-led solutions. From expert panels to the new JR Biotek Art Gallery & the first-ever JR Biotek Awards — this day was powerful and full of meaning.
There’s so much to reflect on here. Read about our Roots of Resilience 2025 and the inaugural @jrbiotek.bsky.social JR Biotek Awards, where we celebrated the individuals and institutions driving our mission forward. More exciting announcements coming soon!
🚨 New Blog! Roots of Resilience – Cultivating Africa’s Agricultural Future Through Science, Art & Collective Action 🌱
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
April 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
There’s so much to reflect on here. Read about our Roots of Resilience 2025 and the inaugural @jrbiotek.bsky.social JR Biotek Awards, where we celebrated the individuals and institutions driving our mission forward. More exciting announcements coming soon!
Reposted by Dr Carol N. Ibe
Fascinating and inspiring to hear about the work of @jrbiotek.bsky.social yesterday at @uniofcam.bsky.social
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
March 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Fascinating and inspiring to hear about the work of @jrbiotek.bsky.social yesterday at @uniofcam.bsky.social
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
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Hear Carol Ibe talking about her innovative new
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
March 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hear Carol Ibe talking about her innovative new
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
Excited to unveil @jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP, a movement for innovation, resilience & sustainability in African agriculture. Through art, we spotlight African crops’ vital role in livelihoods & the urgent need to protect them from climate shocks. These stories must be told. Join us!
At #RootsOfResilience, we'll launch AGRIIP, a bold movement empowering African agri-scientists, co-creating farmer-led solutions & driving climate resilience. An art exhibition by an award-winning Nigerian artist will showcase farmer resilience & climate impacts, a powerful call to action! Join us!
March 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Excited to unveil @jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP, a movement for innovation, resilience & sustainability in African agriculture. Through art, we spotlight African crops’ vital role in livelihoods & the urgent need to protect them from climate shocks. These stories must be told. Join us!
Join us at 'Roots of Resilience' 2025! A truly exciting and impactful event. Learn more at www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
JR Biotek Alumni Leading Africa’s Agri-Science Transformation! 🌍
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
March 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Join us at 'Roots of Resilience' 2025! A truly exciting and impactful event. Learn more at www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
I am super excited about this critical conversation at Roots of Resilience 2025 @slcuplants.bsky.social, part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. What a powerful panel on building climate resilience in agriculture & ensuring a sustainable food future for all. A timely discussion for sure. Join us!
🌍 Climate Action & Innovation for Global Food Security!
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
March 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I am super excited about this critical conversation at Roots of Resilience 2025 @slcuplants.bsky.social, part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. What a powerful panel on building climate resilience in agriculture & ensuring a sustainable food future for all. A timely discussion for sure. Join us!
What a lineup of incredible speakers! I'm excited & look forward to this event - celebrating 10 years of impact-driven agri-science capacity-building work with @jrbiotek.bsky.social. Thanks to @slcuplants.bsky.social @camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social @cambridgefestival.bsky.social
Speaker Reveal! 🌱✨ #RootsOfResilience2025
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
March 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
What a lineup of incredible speakers! I'm excited & look forward to this event - celebrating 10 years of impact-driven agri-science capacity-building work with @jrbiotek.bsky.social. Thanks to @slcuplants.bsky.social @camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social @cambridgefestival.bsky.social
Join us for an exciting event @slcuplants.bsky.social - A Decade of Training & Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Impact. Many thanks to @camplantsci.bsky.social and the Global Food Security IRC for co-hosting the event as part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. Learn more & register!
🌍 Meet the Speakers Driving Change at ‘Roots of Resilience’! ✨
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Roots of Resilience - jrbiotekfoundation.org
Date: 27 March 2025 | 9.30 AM – 5:30 PMVenue: The Sainsbury Laboratory Auditorium, University of Cambridge | In-Person Event […]
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March 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Join us for an exciting event @slcuplants.bsky.social - A Decade of Training & Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Impact. Many thanks to @camplantsci.bsky.social and the Global Food Security IRC for co-hosting the event as part of @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. Learn more & register!
Incredible to see Beakal’s journey!
First met him during @jrbiotek.bsky.social 2019 training in Benin & his brilliance was undeniable. Now, he’s driving drought-tolerant Tef research & making a real impact in African agri-space. So proud to see how JR Biotek continues to empower African scientists
First met him during @jrbiotek.bsky.social 2019 training in Benin & his brilliance was undeniable. Now, he’s driving drought-tolerant Tef research & making a real impact in African agri-space. So proud to see how JR Biotek continues to empower African scientists
From Lab Training to Impact! 🌱
Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
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Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
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From Lab Training to Impact: Beakal’s Journey with JR Biotek Foundation
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February 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Incredible to see Beakal’s journey!
First met him during @jrbiotek.bsky.social 2019 training in Benin & his brilliance was undeniable. Now, he’s driving drought-tolerant Tef research & making a real impact in African agri-space. So proud to see how JR Biotek continues to empower African scientists
First met him during @jrbiotek.bsky.social 2019 training in Benin & his brilliance was undeniable. Now, he’s driving drought-tolerant Tef research & making a real impact in African agri-space. So proud to see how JR Biotek continues to empower African scientists
Real Impact, Real People, Real Change!
100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers collaborating on real-world solutions for food security & sustainability Let’s make it happen!
💙 Donate & share today! Every bit helps.
#RootsOfResilience #FoodSecurity #AfricaInnovation #ClimateSmart #SupportScience
100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers collaborating on real-world solutions for food security & sustainability Let’s make it happen!
💙 Donate & share today! Every bit helps.
#RootsOfResilience #FoodSecurity #AfricaInnovation #ClimateSmart #SupportScience
Help Power Africa-Led Innovation for a Food-Secure Future! 🌍
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
Donate to Empowering Africa’s Bio-Innovators for a Food-Secure Future!, organized by JR Biotek Foundation
Join Us in Transforming African Agriculture Through Innovatio… JR Biotek Foundation needs your support for Empowering Africa’s Bio-Innovators for a Food-Secure Future!
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February 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Real Impact, Real People, Real Change!
100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers collaborating on real-world solutions for food security & sustainability Let’s make it happen!
💙 Donate & share today! Every bit helps.
#RootsOfResilience #FoodSecurity #AfricaInnovation #ClimateSmart #SupportScience
100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers collaborating on real-world solutions for food security & sustainability Let’s make it happen!
💙 Donate & share today! Every bit helps.
#RootsOfResilience #FoodSecurity #AfricaInnovation #ClimateSmart #SupportScience
Reposted by Dr Carol N. Ibe
A great honour to work with the amazing @tobykiers.bsky.social @bethanfmanley.bsky.social and team.
🔬🍄 Celebrating women breaking new ground in fungal research.
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet some of the many dedicated to exploring and protecting the invisible world beneath our feet.
@bethanfmanley.bsky.social @carolibe1.bsky.social tobykiers.bsky.social #womeninSTEM
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet some of the many dedicated to exploring and protecting the invisible world beneath our feet.
@bethanfmanley.bsky.social @carolibe1.bsky.social tobykiers.bsky.social #womeninSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A great honour to work with the amazing @tobykiers.bsky.social @bethanfmanley.bsky.social and team.
10 years ago, I travelled alone to deliver this hands-on molecular biology training workshop in collab with IITA, Nigeria. It was daunting but it shaped my career vision (in plant sciences) & carved a niche for JR Biotek Foundation & its initiatives. We're excited to celebrate with partners in March
🌍 Celebrating 10 years of empowering African bioscientists!
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
December 28, 2024 at 1:57 PM
10 years ago, I travelled alone to deliver this hands-on molecular biology training workshop in collab with IITA, Nigeria. It was daunting but it shaped my career vision (in plant sciences) & carved a niche for JR Biotek Foundation & its initiatives. We're excited to celebrate with partners in March
I'm so excited about this milestone event & the official launch of AGRIIP, a demand-driven initiative bringing African scientists & innovators, farmers & multistakeholders to co-create resilient, food-secure communities. Together, we can.
Thanks to all our partners & supporters. More to follow.
Thanks to all our partners & supporters. More to follow.
🗓️ Save the Date!
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
December 18, 2024 at 3:22 PM
I'm so excited about this milestone event & the official launch of AGRIIP, a demand-driven initiative bringing African scientists & innovators, farmers & multistakeholders to co-create resilient, food-secure communities. Together, we can.
Thanks to all our partners & supporters. More to follow.
Thanks to all our partners & supporters. More to follow.
A significant milestone! So grateful & excited to soon formalise some of our long-term collaborations with committed partners in Africa & elsewhere to achieve our 2030 strategic vision! "Transform agriculture, transform lives!" We're ready! jrbiotekfoundation.org #FoodSecurity
December 5, 2024 at 10:19 AM
A significant milestone! So grateful & excited to soon formalise some of our long-term collaborations with committed partners in Africa & elsewhere to achieve our 2030 strategic vision! "Transform agriculture, transform lives!" We're ready! jrbiotekfoundation.org #FoodSecurity
Excited and looking forward to launching
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
jrbiotekfoundation.org – Empowering African scientists and farmers to build climate-resilient, sustainable solutions for food security
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December 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Excited and looking forward to launching
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity