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What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?

BBC World Service hosts an international science festival in the heart of Africa from Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda, for the culmination of the What If… season.

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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Students talk about the state of science in Africa
Reports on the state of science in Africa today.
29 Mar 2013,55 mins
Future of science in Africa
Can Africa become a major player in global science?
28 Mar 2013,55 mins
Improving African agriculture
Can Africa feed itself?
27 Mar 2013,55 mins
Improving African health
How can Africans have better health?
26 Mar 2013,55 mins
How can Africa play a major part in global science?
Top African researchers discuss the wow factor in science at Makerere University, Uganda.
25 Mar 2013,55 mins
How can Africa play a major part in global science?
Top African researchers ask what if Africa became a hub for science.
24 Mar 2013,55 mins