Congratulations to AIRU researchers, Dr Irene Nandutu and Mbithe Nzomo, who are among the 30 laureates of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Award. They were awarded at a colourful ceremony in Cotonou, Benin, on 10th December 2024, attended by 250 distinguished guests including eminent scientists and prominent figures from across the continent, representatives of the government of Benin, and representatives of the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.
Irene is a postdoctoral fellow affiliated with both the Department of Computer Science and the Neuroscience Institute at the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, while Mbithe is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science. Selected in a rigorous review process from an applicant pool of 788, Irene and Mbithe are awarded for the scientific excellence of their research, their leadership skills, and their community impact.
