At TReND, we remain committed to supporting our community, but meaningful progress requires shared responsibility across institutions, conference organizers, and visa authorities.
Science moves forward when everyone has a fair chance to be part of it.
We echo the ALBA Network’s call for change and remain optimistic that through continued dialogue and collective action, we can move toward a system where scientists from underrepresented and mobility restricted backgrounds are fully supported to participate in global scientific events.
Notably, these alumni came from different countries across Africa, yet experienced similar outcomes, highlighting how widespread and systemic these barriers are.
At TReND, visa barriers continue to impact our community. Alumni with fully funded travel grants for Cosyne 2025 and 2026 faced repeated visa rejections, even after reapplying and receiving support. All incurred personal costs and missed these key opportunities
“Participation in science should be determined by talent and contribution, not by nationality or mobility privilege.” ALBA Network
We stand with the @network-alba.bsky.social in raising urgent concerns about visa and mobility barriers in science.
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#TReNDCaMinA 2026 Selections Complete!
We are pleased to announce that all applicants have been notified via email. Please check your inbox (or spam folder).
Contact us if you cannot find your email.
🎉 Congratulations to all selected applicants! See you in Nyeri this summer.
Applications are now open! Alumni-led Initiative!🥳
Our alumni have launched ACNEI, a fully virtual 2-week programme that introduces core concepts in computational neuroscience.
📅 11–22 May 2026
Apply via QR code or: bit.ly/4bIoatV
⏳ Deadline: 29 March 2026
#ComputationalNeuroscience #Africa
We’re thankful to @opensourceneuro.com for supporting CaMinA and strengthening practical neuroscience training in our program.
We are glad to continue the partnership this year at CaMinA 2026 in Kenya.
Prospective CaMinA 2026 students: Python is a core skill for our program.
As we prepare for the July course in Nyeri, take advantage of this #Python course shared by @neuromatch.bsky.social and start preparing now.
Next years' #CaMinA applicants! start the preparation now to stand out.
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!😍
📌 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
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.🥳
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!!
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/
🔥 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/
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!
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
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.
🚀 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
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!😂
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!
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
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 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.
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
📢 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...
This reunion is a testament to
@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.”