Clean Cooling Network

Application deadlines due this Friday: 1) Foundation in Cold-Chain 2) Cold-chain for Global Health 3) Essentials in Brazing Techniques for Refrigeration Systems 4) Essentials course on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Visit the CCN Academy to apply: cleancooling.org/academy

@RBCRwanda and @ACES_Cooling have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen #sustainable #vaccine #security and critical #coldchain systems in #Rwanda through an integrated #OneHealth approach. Learn more: shorturl.at/khqSJ

Learn about the #courses and #training announced by @ACES_Cooling : *Foundation in #ColdChain *Go #Solar #Energy Training *Cold-Chain for #GlobalHealth *Essentials in Cold-chain systems *Essentials course on #PCMs *Essentials in #Brazing Techniques shorturl.at/C4V5j

Excited to announce that 7 new #courses are open for applications, on topics as varied as the #coldchain, #solarenergy, #brazing, #PCMs and #GlobalHealth. To learn more, including #training dates and application deadlines, please visit the CCN Academy: cleancooling.org/academy/tra…

#PictureoftheWeek, to us, shows an emblem of #growth and #prosperity, reflecting both #resilience and #hope at the start of the #newyear. Learn more: shorturl.at/Ji8Af #photography #cleancoolingnetwork

From a 2025 @ACES_Cooling review by Prof. Toby Peters and Chris de Bode's visual imagery reflections in #PictureoftheWeek, through to the CCN Media Library launch - it's been a great week and we want to thank everyone for their continued dedication, this year and into the next.

#PictureoftheWeek sees CCN Visual Imagery Lead, Chris de Bode, reflect on 2025 from a visual imagery perspective. This includes the Visual Storytelling course, the #FestivalofCooling photo competition and the launch of the CCN Media Library. Learn more: shorturl.at/RCqXn

Prof. Toby Peters shares his 2025 reflections on the dedicated team at @ACES_Cooling and how they have turned an idea into reality, demonstrating that #Rwanda can lead the world in developing innovative, climate-resilient, and inclusive #coldchains: shorturl.at/fyVBp

Introducing the Clean Cooling Network Media Library! A curated, open-access library of #coldchain-related #images. * To access the Library: shorturl.at/IrXa7 * To learn why graduates of the CCN Visual Storytelling Course have welcomed the Library: shorturl.at/6VMU4

@ACES_Cooling was chosen as winner for best Knowledge Exchange or Business Engagement Project of the Year at the recent #LSBU Research and Innovation Festival. Learn more about the win and ACES, in our latest news piece: shorturl.at/a2UPN Well done to all involved!

#PictureoftheWeek features Clarisse Mukandayambaje, Production Manager at VIVA DNL Ltd and a trained #refrigeration #technician through @ACES_Cooling Learn more about Clarisse and why ACES staff #photographer Mireille Isimbi calls her a star: shorturl.at/2EkvU

Last Saturday, 132 students travelled to @ACES_Cooling for a "Mini #Cooling Festival", a hands-on learning event that set out to "inspire students to understand #refrigeration while they are still young". Learn more about the day in our latest article: shorturl.at/loZGz

#Jobopportunity for a new #Procurement Specialist for a fixed term, full time, 1 year renewable contract at @ACES_Cooling! * Application Deadline: 15th December 2025 * Start Date: 15th January 2026 * Learn more and apply: shorturl.at/tD1GX #newjob #openposition #jointheteam

Looking for a new role? Our open positions include: * HR and OPS Assistant * SPOKE Programme Manager * Lecturer (Logistics) * Lecturer (Community-Based Business Models including Value Creation & Addition) Visit the Jobs Board to learn more: shorturl.at/UoRI5 Best of luck!

From @ACES_Cooling winning best Knowledge Exchange or Business Engagement Project of the Year at the #LSBU Research & Innovation Festival to articles on ACES Head of Research, Dr Jean Baptiste Ndahetuye and chairman of the Lari Cooperative, Zachary Kibiri, it's been a good week!

#PictureoftheWeek shows Mireille Isimbi, our @ACES_Cooling staff #photographer, at work during a portrait shoot. Last week a lot of new employees needed their picture taken in order to introduce them to us all. Learn more about Isimbi’s process here: shorturl.at/geHFD

In today’s By Degrees article, CCN Journalist Raphael Henry speaks with #Kenyan #farmer and chairman of the Lari Cooperative, Zachary Kibiri. They discuss the benefits of being part of the #cooperative, challenges faced, and future focuses. Learn more: shorturl.at/pMEp4

On December 6th, @ACES_Cooling will host a group of more than 100 children for a special #STEM experience. The visit will include LEGO #refrigeration builds, #coldchain games and interactive demonstrations of solar-powered #cooling. Learn more: shorturl.at/acLwZ

From #news articles and #job opportunities through to a school visit at @ACES_Cooling and a video summarising the #Vaccine Symposium, there are lots of great things happening this week at the #cleancoolingnetwork

CCN Journalist Raphael Henry speaks with @ACES_Cooling Head of Research, Dr Jean Baptiste Ndahetuye, who reflects on five years at ACES, including what he's most proud of, and what he's looking forward to, in the next stage of work. Learn more: shorturl.at/3yNCh