Bi-Annual Issues

CARTA Newsletters

Stay informed with our bi-annual research and programme updates — featuring stories from scholars, institutions, and partners across Africa.

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CARTA Newsletter July – December 2025

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights transformative changes in doctoral training across Africa, showcasing institutional reforms and capacity-building initiatives. Key stories include structured supervision at Moi University and e-learning advancements at the University of Rwanda, reflecting CARTA's impact on research excellence and sustainability.

CARTA Newsletter January – June 2025

CARTA's latest newsletter celebrates milestones and explores new research frontiers, highlighting the induction of Cohort 11 and innovative research projects across Africa. Key stories include community engagement in research and institutional transformations fostering academic excellence.

CARTA Newsletter July – December 2024

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights its sustainable research capacity model, showcasing institutional successes and scholar achievements. Key interventions include mentorship, training workshops, and financial management improvements, transforming research environments across Africa.

CARTA Newsletter January – June 2024

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights its post-PhD support initiatives, including mentorship programs and postdoctoral awards. It celebrates the achievements of African research leaders and introduces new cohorts, emphasizing the importance of gender equity and collaboration in research across the continent.

CARTA Newsletter July – Dec 2023

CARTA celebrates a decade of fostering research excellence in Africa, with over 157 graduates and 245 fellows enrolled. The program's innovative approach includes doctoral training, mentorship, and capacity building, significantly impacting public health research and development across the continent.

CARTA newsletter Jan – June 2023

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights its efforts in strengthening Africa's research ecosystem through capacity building and institutionalization. Key updates include the DELTAS Africa II initiative, scholar achievements, and upcoming events like the 2023 CARTA Conference. The program continues to foster collaboration and innovation across African universities.

CARTA newsletter Jul -Dec 2022

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights the importance of partnerships in advancing research in Africa. Key stories include the launch of the CARTA Evidence website and a focus on sexual and reproductive health education in Rwanda. The newsletter also celebrates recent fellow achievements and institutional collaborations.

CARTA newsletter Jan-June 2022

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights efforts to mainstream research interventions across African institutions, featuring the iCARTA project and achievements in doctoral training. Key updates include new appointments, promotions, and institutional recognitions, emphasizing CARTA's role in enhancing research capacity in Africa.

CARTA newsletter Aug – Dec 2021

CARTA celebrates surpassing 100 PhD graduates, highlighting the program's impact on African research. The newsletter features insights on postdoctoral supervision, the use of bibliometric data, and personal journeys of resilience and achievement. Graduates share their experiences, emphasizing CARTA's role in shaping their academic and research careers.

CARTA newsletter Jan-June 2021

The CARTA newsletter highlights the shift to virtual learning during the pandemic, celebrating over 100 graduates, and the innovative strategies adopted by fellows and institutions. It underscores the importance of partnerships and the role of digital tools in advancing research and training in Africa.

CARTA newsletter Jul – Dec 2020

CARTA celebrates a decade of advancing African research with virtual events, highlighting achievements in doctoral training and research capacity building. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the program continues to foster innovation and collaboration across the continent, aiming for a brighter future in African academia.

CARTA newsletter Jan – June 2020

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing adaptations in research training and contributions to national efforts. The issue also celebrates CARTA's 10-year journey, featuring updates on fellows' achievements and institutional progress in advancing African research capacity.

CARTA newsletter Jul-Dec 2019

The CARTA Newsletter highlights the achievements of African scholars, gender-responsive doctoral programs, and institutional developments. Key stories include Dr. Somefun's resilient doctoral journey and the launch of APHRC's Ulwazi facility. Events in Nairobi and international collaborations underscore CARTA's commitment to advancing research in Africa.

CARTA newsletter Jul -Dec 2018

The July-December 2018 CARTA newsletter highlights gender inclusivity in research, showcases innovative research-intensive university models in Africa, and celebrates achievements of CARTA fellows and alumni. It also details institutional efforts to mainstream CARTA innovations and upcoming events.

CARTA newsletter Jan -June 2019

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights the importance of investing in research for sustainable development, featuring updates on cohort achievements, institutional partnerships, and innovative training programs. Key stories include the expansion of research capacity in Africa and new collaborations with global institutions.

CARTA newsletter Jan -July 2018

The CARTA Newsletter highlights the achievements and activities of its fellows, including Cheikh Mbackè Faye's leadership in a global health project and Folusho Balogun's innovative immunization intervention. It also covers workshops, new partnerships, and alumni successes, emphasizing CARTA's impact on research capacity in Africa.

CARTA newsletter Jul – Dec 2017

The CARTA newsletter highlights Dr. Alex Ezeh's vision for African research, the appointment of Dr. Evelyn Gitau, and key research breakthroughs in malaria. It also celebrates achievements of fellows and outlines upcoming events and collaborations aimed at strengthening research capacity in Africa.

CARTA newsletter Jan – July 2017

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights the Vice Chancellors' meeting in Nairobi, emphasizing investment in research for Africa's development. It features Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi's appointment as APHRC's executive director and showcases achievements of CARTA fellows. Key events and institutional updates are also covered.

CARTA newsletter Jul – Dec 2015

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights significant achievements, including the awarding of post-doctoral fellowships and a prestigious NIH grant. It also welcomes Brown University as a new partner, enhancing research collaborations. The newsletter celebrates the contributions of scholars and mourns the loss of a valued academic mentor.

CARTA newsletter Jan – June 2015

The CARTA newsletter highlights the success of Cohort 2 fellows, explores research on brucellosis, and discusses the election of a new board chair. It also covers the benefits of regional doctoral training and the digitization of higher education in Africa.

CARTA newsletter January – June 2014

The January-June 2014 CARTA newsletter highlights the achievements of Cohort 1 Fellows, research presentations at the Uganda Conference, and insights into improving higher education in Africa. It also covers updates from various scholars and upcoming events in the CARTA community.

CARTA newsletter July – December 2013

CARTA's newsletter highlights the graduation of two fellows, showcases research achievements, and details institutional collaborations. It also covers workshops, conferences, and updates on new staff, emphasizing CARTA's commitment to enhancing research capacity in Africa.

CARTA newsletter January – June 2013

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights a staffing boost with Dr. Pamela Juma as the new Training Coordinator, and the success of capacity-building workshops. The newsletter also celebrates the achievements of fellows and the strategic use of ICT in research training.

CARTA newsletter June – December 2012

CARTA's latest newsletter highlights the selection of 25 Cohort 3 PhD fellows, institutional achievements, and key research areas. The newsletter also covers faculty workshops, significant awards, and upcoming events, showcasing CARTA's commitment to advancing research capacity in Africa.

CARTA newsletter January – June 2012

The CARTA newsletter highlights the awarding of PhD fellowships to young scholars across Africa, emphasizing the program's role in enhancing research capacity. It also covers curriculum reviews, institutional workshops, and the achievements of CARTA fellows in various research fields.

CARTA newsletter June 2011

The latest CARTA newsletter highlights meetings of the Board of Management and Patrons Advisory Group, training workshops, and updates from the Secretariat. It also features awards, cohort updates, and upcoming events, emphasizing CARTA's commitment to advancing research in Africa.

CARTA newsletter March 2011

The CARTA program, launched across several African universities, aims to strengthen research capacity by training scholars and transforming institutions. The first cohort of 25 fellows has been selected, with support for their PhD studies and professional development through Joint Advanced Seminars.