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Dr Patience Kiyuka
@pkiyuka.bsky.social
Research scientist and science communicator
#SciComm #womeninscience https://www.patiencekiyuka.com
It was an absolute pleasure to moderate a powerful session with @Ehsan and @Lucy of @springernature.com on Day 1 of the #WCSJ2025 — diving deep into the art of opinion writing. A strong op-ed should be timely, with good science, and clearly answer why you are the best person to write it. #SciComm
December 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It’s a wrap! We’ve officially completed the #SciCommKe science journalism program, a pilot that paired scientists with journalists to strengthen #ScienceStorytelling. Grateful for the powerful stories that emerged
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I'm excited to join @laurenfeldman.bsky.social, @tracybaim.bsky.social, @timafranklin.bsky.social, & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's Duy Linh Nguyen Tu for a @nationalacademies.org session on strategies for advancing high-quality science journalism. Thurs, 11/13 (1 PM ET). Register: bit.ly/3WJZGYW
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🚨 Calling all vertical video experts! 🚨

We're looking for a new multimedia editor who can take the latest advances in science and create amazing short-form video

springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...
Associate Multimedia Editor or Senior Multimedia Editor
Job Title: Associate Multimedia Editor or Senior Multimedia Editor (12 Month Fixed Term Role) Organisation: Nature Portfolio Location: London – Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline: Sunday 9th No...
springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social !

Learn more about the winners: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Let's collaborate on Science Communication here www.patiencekiyuka.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It's live! 🎉 My new #SciComm website is officially online! www.patiencekiyuka.com
Huge shoutout to @Brittany of @schmidtsciences.bsky.social @Kika from media impactlab for the design wisdom.
Dive in, explore, and let's talk science & collaboration!
#sciencecommunication #NewWebSite
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September 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"We are here to move beyond silos. To harness our collective strength and identify the next frontiers of collaboration." KEMRI CGMRC during the official opening of the #OTN2025 meeting in #Mombasa
September 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Excited to share my latest article published by @springernature.com where I argue for why Africa needs to invest in science communication. This beautiful piece is a result of work supported by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social and @ucscscicomm.bsky.social
#SciComm
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Africa needs to invest in science communication — here’s how
Science journalism is almost non-existent in Africa, even in the countries that are becoming crucial hubs for research. This gap must be addressed to help protect Africans from misinformation.
www.nature.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting
July 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Last week, we hosted an exciting two-way dialogue with national and county malaria policymakers! We showcased the latest data in malaria research and, most importantly, listened to their top priorities to ensure our work aligns with real-world needs.
#MalariaFreeFuture #malaria #EACCR3
July 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Experts agree that the next pandemic is not a matter of if but when. What to do? Prepare and prepare, and the 100-day mission is our blueprint, 12 #EDCTPForum @cepi.net @aphrc.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
@Jimmy Volmink of @wellcometrust.bsky.social being taken through my work by my mentor @Lillian of @Science for Africa Foundation
April 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Submissions are being accepted until March 31 for the awards for excellence in science communication given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social which honor science communicators, journalists, and researchers.

Apply now: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...
February 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Together with our partners, we will be conducting this workshop to help early career researchers think about science communication beyond journal publications. #SciComm #ScienceCommunication
February 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thank you, @hgl7.bsky.social for convening such a fantastic explorers hub meeting #conservation #lnature #NatGeo
January 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Latest from the Nature Podcast 🔊 AI-designed antivenoms could help treat lethal snakebites

https://go.nature.com/4ahy8
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AI-designed antivenoms could help treat lethal snakebites
Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 15 January 2025
go.nature.com
January 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Throughout the next few weeks, we will be spotlighting writing tips from poets we've worked with to help boost and maintain creativity at the start of a brand new year. First up in our Writers' Habits series is a useful tip from Greta Stoddart.

Thank you, Greta!
January 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Free online #workshop on #ecopoetry & activism, led by poet Dr Yvonne Reddick with The Climatopia project.

📅 Mon 6 January
🕘 9.30am GMT

Sign up 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/ecopoetry-...
January 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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December 21, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Sincere thank you to everyone who supported us! #happyholidays
December 21, 2024 at 5:44 AM
We are looking for highly motivated female #phdstudents across #Africa to fund!!! Apply for these #fellowships offered at our Nodes of Excellence by Dec 16, 2024
December 12, 2024 at 6:31 AM