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Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations

Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)

‘Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations’ is a podcast that highlights the perspectives of various stakeholders in academia and research fields across Africa through open dialogue or ‘Mazungumzo’ on scholarly communication in Africa. We are joined by an expansive list of African policymakers, science communication specialists, innovators, and tertiary institution leads who contribute to this realm of science communication. Join the host, Joy Owango, for candid stories by researchers,

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00:33:23

SN 2 EP 7: A Visionary's View: Professor Peter Gatiti...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2024/04/12

In this episode, Professor Gatiti shares profound insights into the essential role of librarians, showcasing their transformative power in managing and organizingdata effectively. As we gear up for the 26th SCESCAL 2024 Conference, hosted by the Kenya Library Association, Professor Gatiti's perspective couldn't be more timely. He advocates for the enhancement of information resources and services in Africa, promising an enlightening exploration of librarianship through his unique lens and

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00:49:12

SN 2 EP 6 : From Manuscripts to Community Empowerment...

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2024/03/14

In this episode, we embark on a journey with Nicholas Outa, a driving force behind research mentorship at TCC Africa. Beginning as an early career researcher, Nicholas's trajectory took an unexpected turn as he discovered a passion for mentorship and facilitation. We delve into how his hands-on training experiences shaped his evolution, propelling him from a learner to a trainer, guiding others in their research pursuits.But Nicholas's narrative doesn't conclude there. His commitment to

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00:47:05

SN 2 EP 5 : The Journey of Gender Mainstreaming in...

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2024/02/14

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Professor Flora Fabian-Mbatia, the founding Vice Chancellor of Mwanza University in Tanzania. Prof. Fabian is a passionate mentor dedicated to shaping the future of early-career women in science. From her formative years, where her father's support defied societal norms, to her pioneering work in anatomy and biomedical sciences, Prof. Fabian-Mbatia has been a trailblazer in advocating for gender equity in academia.Join us in celebrating her

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00:26:47

SN 2 EP 4 : Pioneering Africa's Information Landscape...

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2024/01/16

In this episode, Dr. Gracian Chimwaza, the founding director of the Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), narrates his 24-year journey in leading capacity development and research projects across African countries. He emphasizes the importance of addressing societal challenges through information and knowledge exchange. This episode provides an opportunity to learn about the challenges, triumphs, and the evolving role of librarians in scholarly communication in

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00:49:10

SN 2 EP 3: A Symphony of Success- Professor Masanja's...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/12/15

In today's episode, we highlight the impact of women in STEM, featuring Professor Grace Verdiana Masanja. She is the first Tanzanian woman with a Ph.D. in mathematics and also holds the distinction of being the first black woman from sub-Saharan Africa enrolled in the Fluid Mechanics course at the Technical University of Berlin. Join Professor Masanja's inspiring journey from arts to breaking STEM barriers. Uncover resilience against gender biases, initiatives promoting equality, and

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01:14:24

SN 2 EP 2 : Celebrating 20 Years of DOAJ! Advancing...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/11/16

This episode explores DOAJ's efforts to collaborate with African countries, promoting accessibility, open access policies, and launching digital platforms as it celebrates its 20th year. We are joined by Prof. Kamel Belhamel, the DOAJ Ambassador for North Africa, who shares his insights on the representation of African journals in DOAJ, the complexities of language diversity and the role of open access in the African scholarly landscape. Professor Kamel holds the position of Full Professor of

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00:40:19

SN 2 EP 1 : Beyond the borders: Dr. Rana Dajani`s...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/10/12

Season 2 Premiere: We begin the second season of Mazungumzo- African Scholarly Conversations, by taking an explorative journey into Dr. Rana Dajani`s work and life. Driven by a deep commitment to literacy and women empowerment in STEM, she has taken on various key roles that are part of her dedication. Her resilience and strive to go on with her passion for science led to her undertaking her PhD studies in the United States. Dr. Rana has a strong dedication to fostering a culture of reading in

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00:14:42

Feature Episode: Using African Policy Data to Monitor...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/28

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)⁠⁠⁠⁠. Participants raise critical questions pertaining to the role of data ethics in policy research, how AI

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00:32:54

Feature Episode: Using AI tools in monitoring...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/28

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)⁠⁠⁠. Episode Highlights (00:02:45) Mr. Michael Taylor, the Head of Data Insights at Digital Science is an expert in

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00:25:48

Feature Episode: Charting the Kenyan Policy Pathways...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/27

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠, ⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)⁠⁠. Episode Highlights (00:01:45) Mr. Eliud Moyi, the Principal Policy Analyst at KIPPRA discusses the institution's role

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00:49:12

Feature Episode: The Role of Policy Data and Reports...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/27

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠, ⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠Altmetric⁠ and ⁠Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)⁠. Episode Highlights (00:10:52) Dr. Nicholas Ozor , the executive director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

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00:15:22

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/27

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. Episode Highlights: (00:02:12) An interactive session is

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00:39:21

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/27

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. Episode Highlights: (00:02:12) Ms. Joy Owango welcomes Dr

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00:20:58

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/22

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. Episode Highlights: (00:02:12) Ms. Joy Owango begins the

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00:42:34

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/14

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. Episode Highlights: (00:02:12) Participants were greeted by

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00:17:55

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/09/05

This episode culminates in interactive discussions on incentivization and research assessment at the Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. The participants contributed their thoughts and ideas on practical actions that governments, researchers and academic institutions should take on rewards and incentives, answering the following questions: How should governments define rewards and incentives? What are the practical actions Higher

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00:42:42

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/25

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open

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00:52:23

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/25

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open

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00:40:38

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/24

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open

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00:30:59

Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/23

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with the aim to foster the adoption of Open Science and Open Access principles within the region. The workshop is part of an ongoing series of high-level Open

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