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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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Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National...

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2023/08/18

Part 4 is the conclusive session of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania which culminated with a "⁠⁠Statement of Intent⁠⁠" by the representatives of policy actors from Tanzania. The High Level Multi-Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue in Tanzania was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠⁠⁠initial regional meeting⁠⁠⁠ with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on

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00:43:06

Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/16

This is a continuation of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania, which was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠⁠initial regional meeting⁠⁠ with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Open Science are imperative as the messaging will be included in the regional STI policy. This session revolved around discussions on the challenges hindering the successful implementation of

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00:30:55

Feature Episode: High Level Multi-Sectoral National...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/16

This is a continuation of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania, which was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠initial regional meeting⁠ with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Open Science are imperative as the messaging will be included in the regional STI policy. Timestamps: 02:05 - 13:30 Ana Persic the acting Chief of section for Science Policy and Partnerships at

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00:42:24

Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/08/15

Earlier in February 2023, Higher Education stakeholders in Tanzania gathered for the National Open Science dialogue. This was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the initial regional meeting with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Open Science are imperative as the messaging will be included in the regional STI policy. Timestamps: 01:10 - 09:42 Introduction to the objectives of the

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01:00:38

SN 1 EP 11 : The convergence of science and...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/07/14

In this episode, we delve into a world where science and journalism intersect, uncovering the profound impact that they have in shaping a more informed society. Spearheading this mission is Verah Okeyo, a renowned science journalist, teacher, and communicator who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between scientific advancements and public understanding specifically in healthcare. She recognizes the responsibility of science journalists in promoting scientific literacy and believes that

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00:44:52

SN 1 EP 10 : Exploring the transformative power of...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/06/14

Postgraduate research is a journey of discovery and knowledge creation. It goes beyond simply learning how to think and delves into the realm of producing new knowledge. To embark on this journey, one must build upon existing knowledge, using it as a solid foundation. However, it is crucial to recognize that the pursuit of new knowledge requires support. On this episode of Mazungumzo- African Scholarly Conversations, we are joined by Boniface Nyagah, a program manager and capacity-building

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00:43:20

SN 1 EP 9 : Sustaining Scholarly Communications for...

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2023/05/15

On this episode of the podcast, we had the privilege of catching up with Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, an accomplished leader in academic librarianship, as he shares his insights on librarianship and leadership, especially when it comes to promoting open science within the realm of scholarly communication in African universities. He holds the position of chair for Academic and Special Libraries at the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA), as well as University Librarian

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00:41:38

SN 1 EP 8 : Demystifying Open Science in Africa:...

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2023/04/14

While there has been a shift in how Open Science is perceived in Africa, ‘Open’ is still being misconstrued to mean that it is a loose and unstructured approach to scientific research, without restrictions or regulations. This is not the case. What people have failed to understand is that Open Science not only promotes research credibility by promoting transparency and reproducibility but also promotes research sovereignty and data ownership by allowing researchers to retain control over their data

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00:31:03

SN 1 EP 7 : Why Open Science Matters: Perspectives...

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2023/03/15

For many years, African libraries have been struggling to keep up with the rest of the world in terms of access to scientific information and resources. This has led to a situation where valuable research findings are often shelved and not shared with the wider scientific community, and libraries are forced to operate with limited resources, hindering their ability to provide quality services to their users. In this episode, we are joined by Mr. Lazarus Gallant Matizirofa, the Deputy Director of the

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00:41:04

SN 1 EP 6 : The Journey of a Resilient African Mother...

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2023/02/10

Today’s episode features the inspiring story of Professor Chioma Blaise Chikere, a visionary leader and scientist, who is breaking barriers and defying stereotypes in research. As a mother and African woman, she's on a mission to show the world the potential of women and the importance of giving them a voice. Hear her story of overcoming academic bias and progressing to a successful career in academia. Prof. Chioma proves that if you're not given a seat at the table, bring your own folding seat and

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00:33:59

SN 1 EP 5 : Promoting innovative and sustainable...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2023/01/17

Kickstarting our podcast series this year is self-proclaimed ‘woman in science’, widely published soil scientist and the National Chairperson, the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Nigeria Chapter, Professor Olayinka Nwachukwu. She talks about how her work with the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is promoting gender equality in science and technology in Nigeria, and how this can lead to more inclusive and sustainable solutions to

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00:29:46

SN 1 EP 4 : Why Research Mentorship Matters while...

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2022/12/16

If you are a researcher, you are probably familiar with the research lifecycle and all the challenges and opportunities that come with it. With this in mind, Eider Africa- a women-led social enterprise, has been working towards supporting researchers by providing a safe space for mentorship throughout the research life cycle and amplifying the voices of African researchers. In this episode, Ms. Aurelia Munene, the founder of Eider Africa expounds on her journey in growing a vibrant community of

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02:23:44

Feature Episode: Advocacy and Capacity Building in...

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2022/12/01

This episode features the genesis of a four-part regional blended workshop addressing the pushback and advocating for the Adoption and Implementation of Open Science and Open Access practices in member institutions of the AAU. It features various higher education stakeholders including Presidents, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Directors of Research, and Libraries of African Universities. Leading the discussions are Roheena Anand of PLOS, Ana Persic of UNESCO, Geoffrey Boulton

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01:02:44

Feature Episode: State of Open Access in Africa and...

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2022/12/01

Do African Researchers understand what open access entails? What Open-Access Academic Publishing infrastructure is available in Africa to support researchers? We are joined by Elizabeth Marincola, from Africa Academy of Sciences Open Research, Matt Hodgkinson from Africa’s oldest Open Access publishing Hindawi and Osman Aldirdiri from AfricArxiv, Africa’s own preprint repository in this discussion. Hodgkinson, M., Marincola, E., Aldirdiri, O., & Owango, J. (2020). State of Open Access in Africa

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01:56:31

Feature Episode: Open Science & Open Access...

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2022/11/28

Today’s episode features an engaging session on ‘Open Science & Open Access Principles and Practices in East African Community Partner States’ by Dr. Sylvance Okoth the Executive Secretary of The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), Joy Owango of TCC Africa, Ana Persic of UNESCO, Nokuthula Mchunu of the African Open Science Platform(AOSP), Rhoda Wanyenze of Makerere University, and Roheena Anand of PLOS, with the objective to create awareness and engrain Open Science and

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00:36:01

SN 1 EP 3 : Research to Commercialization: How...

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2022/11/15

‘You need to fall in love with and maximize the problem if you are looking to be able to come up with a brilliant solution”, asserts our guest, Ms. Agnes Tsuma as she narrates her journey coming into research innovation and commercialization. This episode features an engaging conversation that highlights the existing opportunities for early career innovators in Kenya, the current state of industry-academia linkage, and the strategic steps by KENIA to propel research outputs and technology from our

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01:55:48

Feature Episode: Using Digital Object identifiers to...

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2022/10/26

In today’s feature episode, speakers from African Journals Online (AJOL) Susan Murray, Kate Snow, and Kylie Van Zyl demonstrated the pertinence of Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) in the fostering discoverability of African research outputs and journals as well as how to practically implement the DOI’s within the journals. The meeting was hosted by Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) executive director, Joy Owango. Owango, J., Murray, S., Snow, K., & Zyl, K. V. (2022). Using Digital

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01:34:52

Feature Episode: A Round Table Discussion on African...

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2022/10/26

This episode contains dynamic discussions on the importance of peer review in scholarly communication and African perspectives that need to be included in peer review by a panel of experts in various fields. The panel consists of Dr. Raoul Kamadjeu- Co-founder and Managing Editor at the Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ), Dr. Stella Osoro Kerongo- Researcher and Clinical Psychologist at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), Mr. Nicholas Outa- Doctorate candidate in the field of Fisheries and

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01:18:25

Feature Episode: Enhancing African Research...

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2022/10/26

Sub-Saharan Africa [is said to] account[s] for 13.5% of the global population but less than 1% of global research output. Part of the problem is that there is low visibility of its research output. Open access repositories have created a paradigm shift in enhancing African research output. Where are these repositories and how can we take advantage of them? How should African researchers make use of these repositories to increase their visibility? Catch up with Jo Havemann, Mark Hahnel, Mark Snyders,

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00:48:43

Feature Episode: Research Capacity Support Systems...

Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations ·

2022/10/17

In this episode, we get insights from Titi Ajay- Doing a Ph.D. in Africa, and Andy Nobes- AuthorAID on research capacity support systems that exist for Ph.D. Scholars in Africa. Ajayi, T., Nobes, A., & Owango, J. (2020). Research Capacity Support Systems for Ph.D. Scholars in Africa [Webinar]. AfricArXiv. https://doi.org/10.21428/3b2160cd.bf2fbd69

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