1st PANEMA workshop 23-25/2/2022

The 1st Pan-African Nematology Network workshop will take place in Eldoret, Kenya for 3 days and is hosted by Moi University.

The workshop is for free, but registration is required. Click here to register for the online sessions. Registration for on campus attendance is closed due to the large success, but registrations for online attendance for the orange coloured parts of the programme can be done.

The workshop is intended for staff/students from universities, and staff working in agricultural extension with keen interest in the discipline of nematology. We aim to have a good balance between seminars and hands-on practice.

General programme:

1. DAY 1: Sharing good practices in nematology education with 3 parallel sessions on:
   • Innovative and activating learning tools (session intended for training facilitators):
     • Introduction, testing and feedback on BSc modules in nematology: e-books
     • Wooclap and Camtasia training by Prof. dr. Laura Cortada and Francis Kawalya
   • Student survival kit in nematology: shaping nematology educational tools and seminars on employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and tips & tricks for publications
     • Introduction, testing and feedback on BSc modules in nematology: e-books
     • Intro to R (statistics) – pre-course work required! by dr. Misghina Goitom Teklu (WUR)
     • How to publish? by Prof. dr. Roland Perry (University of Hetsfordshire, editor Nematology)
     • Sessions on employment opportunities/entrepreneurship (to be confirmed)
   • Creating Nematode Awareness through training (intended for staff working in agricultural extension) by CABI Kenya
     • Bridging the gap: are we reaching the farmer? by Prof. dr. Danny Coyne
     • Understanding farmer and extension service provider’s opinions (perceptions) about the impact of nematodes and their influence in crop production
     • A public and private sector review (validation) of the CABI nematology curriculum
2. DAY 2: From the field to the lab and back: Dating the Nematologist:
   • Opportunities to speak one-on-one to nematology experts (online possibilities according to appointment depending on availability of number of experts)
   • CABI book presentation and discussion on Integrated Nematology Management by Prof. dr. em. Richard Sikora
   • Parallel sessions with workshops and demonstrations:
     • Introductory statistics using R for applied nematology – by dr. Misghina Goitom Teklu (WUR): pre-course work required!
     • Molecular toolbox: DNA extraction, PCR and gel – by Minne Declercq (VIB/UGent): pre-course work required!
     • Identitifcation of 5 most important PPN (genus level) – by Prof. dr. Wim Bert (UG) and Prof. dr. Beira H Meressa: pre-course work required!
     • EPN sampling, trapping, harvesting, storage,… – by Prof. dr. Antoinette Malan (SUN): pre-course work required!
     • EPN application in the field – by Beth Waweru (Moi U)
     • CABI: Putting nematological research into use via CABI digital tools and knowledge platforms
3. DAY 3: Research, training and dissemination in Nematology:
   • Social media platforms: powerful tools to interact and disseminate information
   • Presentations on the topic Enhancing root and soil health through training, research and dissemination of information
   • Pitch talks by students on their research
   • Recreational event including dinner and the award of several small and large prizes (from goodies to nematology books to a fully sponsored training in nematology)

As stated, the workshop is for free, but registration is required. Registration for on campus attendance is closed due to the large success, but registrations for online attendance for the orange coloured parts of the programme can be done.