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TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · 6d

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…

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · 19d

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

Sainsbury Wellcome Centre @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social · 19d

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.

Photo collage of students at the 2025 TreND CaMinA course.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Sep 1

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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 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...

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 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...

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

This reunion is a testament to
@trendcamina.bsky.social's commitment to fostering lasting connections and advancing research excellence across Africa.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

"....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.”

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

He said: " #TReNDCaMinA summer school has played a significant role in developing my scientific prowess and how I approach research..." He further continued

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

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..

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

#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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 22

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!

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Aug 12

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 🎉🥳!

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 25

👏 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

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 21

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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 18

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!

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 14

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! 😊

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 14

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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 10

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.

TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Jul 7

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The wait is finally over! | TReND in Africa

The wait is finally over! Today, Cohort 3 of the TReND-CaMinA Summer School officially kicked off at the The University Of Zambia (UNZA) ✨ Bringing together some of Africa’s inspiring young minds in...

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TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Apr 16

She came for knowledge and left with a vision. Jessica Oparebea joined our 2024 summer cohort in Kigali ready to learn, and emerged ready to lead.

As we prepare for Zambia this year, we’re reminded that every story starts with a moment like this.

Below is her impact story.

Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Apr 14

Last year, Jessica Oparebea was joined students from across the African continent at @trendcamina.bsky.social - a computational neuroscience workshop. Inspired by her experience, she is hosting her own webinar to help others.

Dive deeper into her journey: alleninstitute.org/news/jessica...

Jessica Oparebea is hoping to use science to heal and restore lives

Jessica is pursuing a future in neuroscience and optics, and is researching brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive neurotechnology that could one day restore lost functions like movement, sight, an...

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TReND-CaMinA @trendcamina.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚀The selection process for Zambia 2025 is complete! From 555 incredible applicants, we've selected 20 participants. See you in Lusaka!