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TReND-CaMinA
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Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning in Africa
🔥 Big news! #TReNDCaMiNA 2026 is back!
Heading to the cool highlands of Nyeri at @DeKUTkenya

🗓️ Appl open: 15 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026
💻 Learn #compneuro & ML in a refreshing environment.

🔗 Details & application in the link
📣 Share & tag friends!

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November 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A lot of amazing submissions across our different social media platforms. Did anyone get it right? 😂Please check our latest post 😍 , coming out in a few minutes.... 🥰
Attention CaMinA Community!👀

Something exciting is coming…🎉🚀
CaMinA Summer School 2026 is on its way! 🧠💻

Where do you think it will take place?🌍

Only one African country will host the 2026 CaMinA magic.

💬 Drop your guess in the comments!😆

📢 Official application announcement coming very soon!
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
More highlights from #SfN2025.😍

We are also glad to inform you that our poster WW10 will be up until around 5 PM(PST) Today. Our team, Gilgal J. Ansah and Saray Soldado Magraner, will be at the venue to answer any questions.

Grab a coffee and have a chat with us!
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Live at #SfN2025!

Come visit our Poster WW10 and connect with our team to learn about our work in advancing computational neuroscience & Machine learning in Africa through open science and potential collaborations.🥰

Time: now, 8 AM–12 PM PST, San Diego

@sfn.org #Neuroscience
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Attending #SfN2025? 🧠🌍
See you in San Diego, Nov 16!

Meet our #TReNDCaMinA Team at the world’s largest neuroscience gathering as we showcase how collaborative, open-access training is transforming neuroscience education across Africa.

Check details below.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🚀 Jumpstart your #Python skills for #Neuroscience!

TReND is delighted to support this 3-week course, organised by our 2024 CaMinA alumna Chinagorom Ibeachu, with Prof. Akinola Olayinka & Dr. Ohue Peter.

Scan the QR code or click this link: lnkd.in/g-SDv6eU
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Three CaMinA cohorts, endless smiles, unforgettable graduation moments!

Each Cohort with a unique vibe!! 🥰

Are you excited to join the next cohort? 🤗
CaMinA 2026 applications dropping soon!

Which country is next? A hint will be posted anytime!😂
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Attention CaMinA Community!👀

Something exciting is coming…🎉🚀
CaMinA Summer School 2026 is on its way! 🧠💻

Where do you think it will take place?🌍

Only one African country will host the 2026 CaMinA magic.

💬 Drop your guess in the comments!😆

📢 Official application announcement coming very soon!
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
COSYNE Travel grant alert!!

Our alumnus @vincentogwal.bsky.social won this award to attend @cosynemeeting.bsky.social Canada 2025, showing how our #TReND-CaMinA program is empowering young researchers across the continent.

Application for Portugal 2026 is open (link in our blog).
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My Journey from TReND to COSYNE in Canada Through the Competitive Undergraduate Travel Grant
The CoSyNe travel grant is aimed at promising researchers in the field of Computational and Systems Neuroscience. In 2024, through an intensely competitive process, I was awarded a fully funded sch…
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October 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are deeply grateful to @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social for supporting our 2025 CaMinA course .

Thank you for the great support and helping nurture the next generation of #Computationalneuroscience and #Machinelearning talents in Africa
We were proud to support the 2025 @trendcamina.bsky.social course at the University of Zambia!

Students and faculty across Africa joined 20+ international researchers for training in computational neuroscience & machine learning.
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thank you for the amazing response to the recent call for applications! 🎉

Due to overwhelming submissions(500+), the portal closed early. Stay tuned for future opportunities on our page.
📢 High school & undergrad students, this is for you!

Join NextGen Neuro-School 2025 🧠 (22–28 Sept), a week-long online #neuroscience intensive to spark curiosity & build skills organised by our #TReNDCaMinA Alumni.

⏳ Deadline: 12 Sept
👉 Apply here: forms.gle/BvvMSYWacM9j...
September 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The weekend is here, but a serious question: As a neuroscientist, did you actually take a break? To exercise? To play with their favourite pets? Or do we just call coding “fun”? 🧑🏽‍💻🐶🤣. Please take a break and rejuvenate!

#TReNDCaMinA #Neurofit #Exercise
August 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📢 High school & undergrad students, this is for you!

Join NextGen Neuro-School 2025 🧠 (22–28 Sept), a week-long online #neuroscience intensive to spark curiosity & build skills organised by our #TReNDCaMinA Alumni.

⏳ Deadline: 12 Sept
👉 Apply here: forms.gle/BvvMSYWacM9j...
August 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#TReND TA & Student Reunion at @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social 2025
From the classrooms of #TReNDCaMinA 2024 in Kigali to the collaborative halls of Deep Learning Indaba 2025, TA Devon Jarvis and student Malik Lanlokun have come full circle. Their reunion underscores TReND's impact.
August 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Project Day Highlights ✨

Our students at #TReNDCaMinA Summer School @Unza turned their learning into action, creating exciting projects using #AllenInstitute data.

Here are some moments from their presentations, and we are excited to see their next steps!
August 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Students & faculty were challenged to create AI logos for #TReNDCaMinA 2025. The cohort voted for the best. Congrats to Kaloso Mpho Tlotleng @kalosotlotleng.bsky.social from
BIUST. His design is on the back of this year’s shirts. Our team gifted him a yellow shirt 🎉🥳!
August 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
👏 Hats off to our 2025 Cohort! Congratulations!
You completed a transformative journey in #computationalneuroscience and #Machinelearning course.
To our TAs, organizing team & sponsors, endless thanks for making it happen successfully.
#TReNDCaMinA #STEMEducation #Neuroscience
July 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Our summer program values mentorship as much as scientific skill-building, connecting Africa’s talents with experts in both #academia and #industry. Grateful to @neurokim.bsky.social & @ankahira.bsky.social for inspiring our 2025 cohort. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @astra-zeneca.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As we near the final stretch of #TReNDCaMinA summer school, our students and TAs explored Zambian culture with visits to #KabwataCulturalVillage and downtown Lusaka, connecting with local traditions and everyday life.

They’re now refreshed for their classes and projects this week.
July 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Time to reboot the neurons. 🧠

Brains need breaks. No code, no screens, just fresh air, games, stretching, and laughs between students and the TAs.

Rule #1: Keep laptops and phones away and relax

Our unofficial TA, the campus cat 😅, already knew that rest matters.
July 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This week, students explore brain structure, function, and computation using datasets from the @alleninstitute.org. Thanks to TAs @ashvparker.bsky.social, Evren Gokcen, Gilgal A., @mzouink.bsky.social, @pollytur.bsky.social, and @skuechenhoff.bsky.social for their sharp insight and mentorship!
July 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Week 2 is here, and the energy is high!
Our students showed up with open minds and big smiles, entering this new week with curiosity, focus, and a drive to learn together. They’re excited for what the week holds at @trendcamina.bsky.social
Momentum is growing — and so is the community. Let's go! 😊
July 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ever seen TAs explain neural networks and sing “Happy Birthday”? 😅 Now you have. We paused to celebrate Gloria Adubea Awuku — a reminder that science is about people. Thanks to our amazing TAs and students @trendcamina.bsky.social — these connections make knowledge stick.
July 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Our students kicked off the week with Spikeling from @opensourceneuro.bsky.social, seeing neurons fire live and making theory real. Then they explored @alleninstitute.org open neural data, preparing for upcoming projects.
July 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM