Dr. Olubukola Adenubi, a lecturer in the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) of the University, has been conferred with the 2015 L’Oréal-United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for Women in Science Doctoral Fellowship. She was among the nine recipients that bagged the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Doctoral Fellowships. In qualifying for the award, 12 female scientists from across sub-Saharan Africa were selected for their outstanding works and impact in the scientific field.

This year, applications were received from 19 countries due to the increasing awareness of the programme and commitment to advancing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Dr. Adenubi, who is also a Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellow, is currently pursuing her PhD programme at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her research interest focuses on Tick Repellent and Acaricide, as well as other potential biological activities of Seventeen Plant Species.

Speaking on the fellowship, Sandeep Rai, Managing Director of L’Oréal South Africa remarked: “For the last 17 years, with the For Women in Science programme, we have been fighting to advance the cause of women scientists worldwide. Much has been achieved: more than 2 000 women have been recognised worldwide, the programme has gained recognition from the international scientific community, a springboard to enable women to go further and rise to greater heights. Science is part of our DNA and we are really proud of all the women who continue to make a difference in Africa through our programme.”