News

21Sep 2023

The Center Leader of CREATES-FNS, in conjunction with a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in drug design and discovery, recently participated in a scientific exchange program with the esteemed International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. The primary objective of this exchange was to facilitate a deeper understanding and exploration of potential collaborative avenues.

21Sep 2023

Community outreach activities serve as the cornerstone of research and innovation endeavors. Recognizing the pivotal role of such initiatives, CREATES-FNS, in collaboration with women scientists affiliated with the School of Life Science and Bioengineering (LISBE), organized a comprehensive one-week outreach program during the Nanenane exhibition. This initiative was aimed at disseminating awareness regarding their significant […]

21Sep 2023

CREATES-FNS played an important role in orchestrating the participation of the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in a transformative 14-days mobility program to France, spanning from June 27th to July 11th, 2023. This mobility initiative encompassed both NM-AIST staff members and students who harbored innovative startup ideas and had been nurtured […]

21Sep 2023

On August 31, 2023, The CREATES-FNS  celebrated the 9th commencement of a new chapter in the academic journey of seven outstanding individuals. Among this accomplished group, three students achieved the remarkable milestone of earning their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, while four others successfully attained their Master of Science (MSc) degrees. This momentous occasion unfolded […]

21Sep 2023

CREATES-FNS team participated in the Northern Zone Nanenane Exhibition at the Arusha Themi Grounds, During this event, our center had the privilege of showcasing the innovative research products developed under the auspices of the Data-Driven Incubation Centre (DDI). The Nanenane exhibitions spanned from the 1st to the 10th of August 2023, providing a valuable platform […]

23Mar 2023

The NM-AIST through CREATES-FNS conducted the Stakeholders Insight validation workshop on 14th March 2023.  The activity is under UNDP Funguo funding aimed at validating the existing bottlenecks for Innovations and Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Higher Learning and Research and Development Institutions in Tanzania.

05Oct 2022

The Centre of Research Agricultural Advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food and Nutrition Security (CREATES-FNS) in collaboration with the Epidemiological Surveillance for Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa (ESIDA) team conducted the annual meeting from 29th September to 4th October 2022 at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) to emphasize continuing working […]

25Aug 2022

The Centre of Research Agricultural Advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food and Nutrition Security (CREATES-FNS) invites all Scientists to participate in the 7th Biophysics Summer School that will be held on 5th to 16th October 2022 at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) Tengeru Campus . For information and application […]

21May 2022

The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) launched the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair on May 18, 2022, in Arusha. The O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair Initiative is the first Research Chair at NM-AIST, focusing on the application of nanotechnology and Pheroid technology to enhance the anti-malaria drug delivery system to the […]

12Apr 2022

The Centre for Research, Agricultural Advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food and Nutrition Security (CREATES-FNS) Centre Leader Prof.Hulda Shaidi Swai argued for a strong linkage between universities and the industry. Prof Hulda made the remarks on 28th March 2022 when gracing the opening of training on Value Addition and Marketing Management of Agro-products organized […]