Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)

"Open Science is not a luxury trend; it is a necessity for continental development."

True research equity requires sustainable digital systems. Through initiatives like our Open Infrastructure programs and the Africa PID Alliance, we are actively changing this narrative. By scaling persistent identifiers and open knowledge containers, we ensure African research is permanently discoverable, trackable, and locally owned.

When we remove financial paywalls from scientific data, we empower local innovators to build immediate, data-driven solutions for continental challenges.
We work closely with regional institutions to build a cohesive, open-access research ecosystem across the continent.

🔗 Check out our website for more information about us: Training Centre in Communication (TCC AFRICA)Training Centre in Communication (TCC AFRICA) - https://www.tcc-africa.org/focus-areas/open-science-advocacy-and-adoption/

🔗 Check out the Africa PID website to learn more: Home - Africa PID Alliance https://africapidalliance.org/

📢 Submission deadline extended for the 3rd edition of the international conference : June 8, 2026

📅 Conference: November 23–26, 2026, in Rabat

🎯 Theme: “Capacity building for enhanced scientific visibility and impact”

✅ Call for oral presentations, workshops, and posters – Take advantage of this extended deadline to submit your contributions! https://opensciencesud4.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/5

📢 RECORDINGS AVAILABLE
The recordings for the Burundi National Research Integrity Workshop, held on 26th May 2026 as part of the Africa Research Integrity Project, are now available.

The workshop, led by the Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) in partnership with Digital Science and hosted virtually in collaboration with the Commission Nationale de la Science, la Technologie et l'Innovation (CNSTI), brought together researchers, policymakers, and journal editors to discuss the importance of ethical, transparent, and trustworthy research practices.

The session explored Burundi’s research integrity landscape, opportunities for collaboration, and the importance of strengthening ethical research frameworks to support reproducibility, evidence-based policymaking, and public trust in research.

🔗 Access the recordings and workshop resources here: https://tccafrica.pubpub.org/pub/dwyog0nk

Cite as: Mulaku, N., Owango, J., Miburo, Prof. Z., Masharabu, T., Zalm, M., McIntosh, Dr. L., … Oransky, I. (2026). Burundi Research Integrity Workshop. TCC Africa. https://doi.org/10.21428/359fb1d2.ff064976

🌍 Happy Africa Day from TCC Africa!

Here’s to an Africa that continues to research, innovate, collaborate and lead.

More about us.
What are TCC Africa's Focal Areas?
Please go here https://www.tcc-africa.org/focus-areas/ for more information.

🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨
In our latest conversation featuring Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, University Librarian at Busitema University and President of the Uganda Library and Information Association - (ULIA) we dive into the critical role of institutional repositories as the "engine" of the Open Science movement. Dr. Lugya shares why a national policy and digital infrastructure are essential to ensuring that publicly funded research stays in the hands of the people.
Listen Now:

Buzzsprouts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140692/episodes/19181391

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pkVKHEbbNqWoeIbQFS5Kk?si=e93ffbded88441bc

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sn-4-ep-8-positioning-academic-libraries-as-catalysts/id1652483621?i=1000767941943

Listen, Learn, and Share! Let’s amplify the voice of African scholarly contributions. ⭐

SN 4 EP 8: Positioning Academic Libraries as Catalysts for Open Access in Africa with Dr. Fredrick Lugya (ULIA) Podcast Episode · Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations · May 15 · 26m

📚 Want to master academic writing, research proposals, and Open Science?

Join our training on:

🗓️ 25 May 2026,

⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EAT | 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CAT.

Secure your spot today!

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DViwSSWFQYORXURhA0K-tA

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝟒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝟒𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲.𝐠𝐨.𝐤𝐞/
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than evidence, science communication has never been more critical.
We look forward to Harrison Weda joining the panel discussion on “Science Communication and Public Trust in the Age of Misinformation” — a timely conversation on how researchers, institutions, media, and communicators can work together to strengthen public trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.
As Africa advances Open Science, digital research infrastructure, and equitable knowledge systems, we must also ensure that scientific information is accessible, credible, contextualized, and trusted by the communities it is intended to serve.
The discussion will explore:
🔹 The growing impact of misinformation on research and society
🔹 Why trust is central to effective science communication
🔹 The role of Open Science and transparency in strengthening credibility
🔹 How institutions and researchers can communicate evidence more effectively
🔹 Building inclusive and locally relevant knowledge ecosystems across Africa
Science communication is no longer optional — it is foundational to research visibility, public engagement, policy uptake, and societal impact.
We look forward to engaging with fellow panelists and participants on how we can collectively strengthen public trust in science across Africa and beyond.


National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation

📢 We have officially released the Africa PID Alliance Q1 2026 Progress Report!!. Last quarter marked our shift from conceptual advocacy to active technical deployment across the continent. From live integrations with Stellenbosch University and University of Lagos to new strategic partnerships with African Library & Information Associations and Institutions - AfLIA and UbuntuNet Alliance, we are building a sovereign future for African research.
Read the full report here: https://africapidalliance.org/download/africa-pid-alliance-q12026-report/