TReND-CaMinA
@trendcamina.bsky.social
Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning in Africa
We are pleased to announce that we received 1,060 applications for 20 positions at the 2026 #TReNDCaMinA Summer School from 42 African countries, doubling last year's number.
This reflects the growing interest across Africa.
Good luck to all applicants. See you in Nyeri soon!😍
This reflects the growing interest across Africa.
Good luck to all applicants. See you in Nyeri soon!😍
February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
We are pleased to announce that we received 1,060 applications for 20 positions at the 2026 #TReNDCaMinA Summer School from 42 African countries, doubling last year's number.
This reflects the growing interest across Africa.
Good luck to all applicants. See you in Nyeri soon!😍
This reflects the growing interest across Africa.
Good luck to all applicants. See you in Nyeri soon!😍
📌 Application deadline approaching!
This is the final week with only 6 days left before the #TReNDCaMinA application deadline.
If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time; don’t wait until the final hours.
#ComputationalNeuroscience #Machinelearning
This is the final week with only 6 days left before the #TReNDCaMinA application deadline.
If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time; don’t wait until the final hours.
#ComputationalNeuroscience #Machinelearning
Applications Are Open! 🥳
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
January 26, 2026 at 5:46 AM
📌 Application deadline approaching!
This is the final week with only 6 days left before the #TReNDCaMinA application deadline.
If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time; don’t wait until the final hours.
#ComputationalNeuroscience #Machinelearning
This is the final week with only 6 days left before the #TReNDCaMinA application deadline.
If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time; don’t wait until the final hours.
#ComputationalNeuroscience #Machinelearning
We are excited to announce that five alumni from all three CaMinA cohorts have been accepted for 2026 IBRO-Imbizo Computational Neuroscience, a year with the highest number of applicants ever.
We’re pleased to see how our CaMinA program is helping to grow neuroscience capacity in Africa.🥳
We’re pleased to see how our CaMinA program is helping to grow neuroscience capacity in Africa.🥳
January 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
We are excited to announce that five alumni from all three CaMinA cohorts have been accepted for 2026 IBRO-Imbizo Computational Neuroscience, a year with the highest number of applicants ever.
We’re pleased to see how our CaMinA program is helping to grow neuroscience capacity in Africa.🥳
We’re pleased to see how our CaMinA program is helping to grow neuroscience capacity in Africa.🥳
Is Computational Neuroscience part of your 2026 goals? 🥳We got you covered.
Happy New Year 2026 from @trendcamina.bsky.social !😍
📌 1 month left to apply for #TReNDCaMinA 2026 in Nyeri.
Eligible applicants, put your best foot forward and apply! 🌟 Best wishes!!
Happy New Year 2026 from @trendcamina.bsky.social !😍
📌 1 month left to apply for #TReNDCaMinA 2026 in Nyeri.
Eligible applicants, put your best foot forward and apply! 🌟 Best wishes!!
Applications Are Open! 🥳
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
January 1, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Is Computational Neuroscience part of your 2026 goals? 🥳We got you covered.
Happy New Year 2026 from @trendcamina.bsky.social !😍
📌 1 month left to apply for #TReNDCaMinA 2026 in Nyeri.
Eligible applicants, put your best foot forward and apply! 🌟 Best wishes!!
Happy New Year 2026 from @trendcamina.bsky.social !😍
📌 1 month left to apply for #TReNDCaMinA 2026 in Nyeri.
Eligible applicants, put your best foot forward and apply! 🌟 Best wishes!!
We’re delighted to have you on the teaching team @marcusghosh.bsky.social , and we truly appreciate your commitment!😍
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We’re delighted to have you on the teaching team @marcusghosh.bsky.social , and we truly appreciate your commitment!😍
Applications Are Open! 🥳
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Applications Are Open! 🥳
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
#TReNDCaMinA Summer School 2026 | 29 Jun–15 Jul Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
For applicants in African countries with backgrounds in neuroscience, medicine, Computer Science, engineering, & related fields.
Apply 👉 trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
🔥 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!
trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
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!
trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
camina | TReND in Africa
trendinafrica.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🔥 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!
trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
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!
trendinafrica.org/trend-camina/
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!
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
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.... 🥰
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
🚀 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
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
🚀 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
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
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!😂
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
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!😂
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!😂
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!
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
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!
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!
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).
bit.ly/4omdaGn
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).
bit.ly/4omdaGn
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
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).
bit.ly/4omdaGn
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).
bit.ly/4omdaGn
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
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.
Students and faculty across Africa joined 20+ international researchers for training in computational neuroscience & machine learning.
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
Thank you for the great support and helping nurture the next generation of #Computationalneuroscience and #Machinelearning talents in Africa
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.
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...
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
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.
Due to overwhelming submissions(500+), the portal closed early. Stay tuned for future opportunities on our page.
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
#TReNDCaMinA #Neurofit #Exercise
August 30, 2025 at 9:40 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
#TReNDCaMinA #Neurofit #Exercise
📢 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...
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
📢 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...
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...
This reunion is a testament to
@trendcamina.bsky.social's commitment to fostering lasting connections and advancing research excellence across Africa.
@trendcamina.bsky.social's commitment to fostering lasting connections and advancing research excellence across Africa.
August 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This reunion is a testament to
@trendcamina.bsky.social's commitment to fostering lasting connections and advancing research excellence across Africa.
@trendcamina.bsky.social's commitment to fostering lasting connections and advancing research excellence across Africa.
"....The experience helped significantly in honing my skills and confidence to take on high-level research and communicate my work and findings to a large audience, such as the Indaba community.”
August 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"....The experience helped significantly in honing my skills and confidence to take on high-level research and communicate my work and findings to a large audience, such as the Indaba community.”
He said: " #TReNDCaMinA summer school has played a significant role in developing my scientific prowess and how I approach research..." He further continued
August 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
He said: " #TReNDCaMinA summer school has played a significant role in developing my scientific prowess and how I approach research..." He further continued
Malik Lanlokun, now a final-year MSc student at
Nankai University, showcased his research on "emerging class discovery in LLMs using semantic co-occurrence patterns" through a spotlight talk and poster presentation. When Malik was asked how #TReNDCaMinA summer school impacted him..
Nankai University, showcased his research on "emerging class discovery in LLMs using semantic co-occurrence patterns" through a spotlight talk and poster presentation. When Malik was asked how #TReNDCaMinA summer school impacted him..
August 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Malik Lanlokun, now a final-year MSc student at
Nankai University, showcased his research on "emerging class discovery in LLMs using semantic co-occurrence patterns" through a spotlight talk and poster presentation. When Malik was asked how #TReNDCaMinA summer school impacted him..
Nankai University, showcased his research on "emerging class discovery in LLMs using semantic co-occurrence patterns" through a spotlight talk and poster presentation. When Malik was asked how #TReNDCaMinA summer school impacted him..
Both made significant presentations @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social, Devon a lecturer at the Wits University and director of the Cognition, Adaptation, and Learning Lab, presented on cognitive modelling and participated in a panel discussing #NeuroAI's role in Africa at
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
August 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Both made significant presentations @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social, Devon a lecturer at the Wits University and director of the Cognition, Adaptation, and Learning Lab, presented on cognitive modelling and participated in a panel discussing #NeuroAI's role in Africa at
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
#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.
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
#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.
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.