About Us
What We Do
Empowering Africa's Research Community
Events: Igniting Research Innovation
Welcome to Methods Tree, your gateway to a new era of research in Africa! We support a vibrant community that embraces open science and cutting-edge methodologies, propelling the continent towards a future of open possibilities.
Explore our engaging webinars, thought-provoking podcasts, and interactive workshops. Our events are designed to inspire and equip both aspiring researchers and seasoned academics. The best part? Participation is completely free, ensuring equal access to knowledge and fostering inclusivity.
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Networking: Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future
As a member of the African Research Innovation Network, you gain access to an extensive directory of researchers. This enables you to connect with like-minded individuals, find potential collaborators, and enhance the visibility of your research.
Together, we can bridge geographical divides and forge partnerships that transcend borders. Welcome to a community where knowledge flows freely, empowering you to make a lasting impact.
Meet Our CommunitySkills: Empowering Africa's Research Leaders
At Methods Tree, we're not just providing you with a platform for networking and events – we want to equip you with the skills you need to thrive in the digital age. Our suite of learning resources taps into the vast potential of open science.
We're committed to transforming and decolonizing the scientific education system in Africa, making it relevant, accessible, and beneficial to our own communities. Our mission is to equip the youth of Africa with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to actively shape the digital economies of tomorrow.
Our teaching and learning resources let you tailor-make a curriculum of skills to suit your individual interests and needs. These resources are free to download, integrate into university curricula, and share across the network.


Blockchain: Revolutionizing Research and Education
In the digital era, Methods Tree is harnessing blockchain, a secure, decentralized ledger system, to drive Africa's research community into the future. This transformative technology presents unique solutions to enhance our learning management systems, credentialing processes, recruitment, and resource distribution.
As we issue micro-credentials to recognize member achievements, blockchain guarantees these are stackable, immutable, and globally verifiable, strengthening the recognition of Africa's scientific prowess on a global scale.
Blockchain facilitates equitable resource distribution, crucial for making knowledge and opportunities accessible to all.