top of page




SOFAR hosts PhD supervisor training at THRU ZIM
From 16–18 September, the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) partner Biomedical Research and Training Institute, hosted an...
Ellen Chiyindiko
6 days ago1 min read


Building capacity in qualitative research
From the 14th -17th of July, THRU ZIM hosted a hands-on qualitative data analysis training led by Dr. Kimberly Lakin and Dr. Rudo...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Sep 111 min read


From general hand to driver – Mary on gets her drivers' license
There’s a new driver in town! Congratulations to Mary Kabasa, THRU ZIM’s general hand, who recently passed her driving test. She was...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Sep 101 min read


Mid-line survey tracks progress of CAMFED livelihood initiatives
THRU ZIM recently completed the mid-line survey of the CAMFED livelihoods evaluation study in Umzingwane (Matabeleland South) and Wedza...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Sep 41 min read


𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗥𝗧𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗨 𝗭𝗜𝗠
The Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) is celebrating a key milestone in data governance. Mr. Tawanda Nyengerai has been...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Sep 21 min read


SIMBA study shares preliminary findings at early career researcher talk
On July 23rd, Angus de Wilton, Mazvita Maud, and David Hettle presented an Early Career Researcher talk on the SIMBA study, sharing some...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Aug 42 min read


PROMISE Trial protocol training kicks off in Zimbabwe
The PROtecting Mothers and their Infants through Screening and Comprehensive Management of SExually Transmitted Infections in Antenatal...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jul 161 min read


First edition of the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) newsletter now available
We’re pleased to share the inaugural issue of the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) newsletter. This first edition...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jul 21 min read


Celebrating Professor Katharina Kranzer's EDCTP Scientific Leadership Prize
We are thrilled to celebrate Professor Katharina Kranzer, Co-Director of THRU ZIM, who was awarded the EDCTP Women Scientific Leadership...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 261 min read


Professor Rashida Ferrand Receives Top Honour in Global Health
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Rashida Ferrand , who has been awarded the prestigious Global Health EDCTP3 Outstanding Female...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 181 min read


THRU ZIM at the 2025 Research, Innovation & Industrialisation week
From 19–24 May, THRU ZIM and BRTI participated in the University of Zimbabwe’s 2025 Research, Innovation and Industrialisation Week in...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 171 min read


Youth Researchers Academy trains six young women in ethical and practical research
From 19 to 23 May 2025, THRU ZIM, in partnership with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), hosted the 2025 Youth Researchers...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 151 min read


Stepping Up with ActiBelts in TB Research
As part of the upcoming SIMBA Study, researchers will be using ActiBelts to measure physical activity in people with pulmonary...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 271 min read


Translating pathogenesis insights into tools to tackle Tuberculosis
Dr Naomi Walker, Senior Clinical Lecturer and PhD Supervisor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, recently delivered an...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 271 min read


Co-designing for impact: Lessons in Community-Driven Research
The Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) recently hosted an engaging discussion on Community-Based Participatory Implementation...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 131 min read


Dr Edith Majonga receives prestigious International Investigator’s Award
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Edith Majonga on receiving the prestigious International Investigator’s Award, which enabled her to...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 131 min read


AVAPAR-EPLEX study showcases at ESCMID global congress
David Hettle and Tinashe Mwaturura presented findings from the AVAPAR-EPLEX study on progress in managing neonatal sepsis through...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 71 min read


THRU-ZIM Wellbeing Series turns up the heat
As part of its ongoing commitment to team health and wellness, THRU-ZIM added an extra boost of energy to its Wellbeing Series this March...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 151 min read


Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) kicks off with first seminar
The Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) officially launched with its first seminar on March 18th. The inaugural session featured...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 91 min read


SHEAR Zim study begins: Investigating hypertension in young adults
The Significance of Hypertension in Early Adulthood Research in Zimbabwe (SHEAR Zim), a Wellcome Trust -funded study, officially started...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 71 min read
bottom of page