The African Neutron and Synchrotron Data Analysis Competency (ANSDAC) project builds the expertise of emerging Africa-based faculty researchers so they can engage with, and make full use of, large-scale international research institutions such as neutron and synchrotron light sources.
The ProgrammeHands-on training in data analysis
Across 2018 to 2020, three workshops on synchrotron and neutron data analysis are offered to early-career African researchers. Lectures are delivered by experts from the Diamond Light Source and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the United Kingdom, alongside South African specialists. The programme combines structured teaching with practical, hands-on analysis so that participants leave able to design experiments and interpret data from large-scale facilities.
Workshops are free, but places are limited
Each workshop, including accommodation, is offered free of charge. Attendance is capped at 15 participants per workshop to keep the training intensive and personal. To apply, candidates submit the online registration form together with a CV and a letter of motivation.
2019 WorkshopCape Town, October 2019
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dates
- 16 to 24 October 2019
- Cost
- Free, including accommodation
- Places
- Limited to 15 attendees
- Registration
- Opens 1 August, closes 1 September 2019
- To apply
- Online form, plus CV and letter of motivation
Beyond the ClassroomFrom training to live beamtime
In 2020, ten of all workshop attendees travel to the Diamond Light Source and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK to experience beamtime first hand. This opportunity is made possible through a collaboration with the UK Catalysis Hub, turning classroom competency into real experimental experience at world-class facilities.
SupportFunders and partners
ANSDAC is funded by the Newton Fund, administered by the Royal Academy of Engineering, and by the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis, c*change. In-kind contributions come from the Universities of Glasgow and the Western Cape and from SASOL. The project partners with the START (Synchrotron Techniques for African Research and Technology) project of the Global Challenges Research Fund. Lecturers and beamtime access are provided through the Diamond Light Source, the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and the UK Catalysis Hub.
- Funders
- Newton Fund (via the Royal Academy of Engineering); DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis, c*change
- In-kind partners
- University of Glasgow; University of the Western Cape; SASOL
- Project partner
- START, part of the Global Challenges Research Fund
- Facility partners
- Diamond Light Source; ISIS Neutron and Muon Source; UK Catalysis Hub
