Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations
‘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, policymakers, higher education leaders, and innovators on their journeys.
Episodes
25 episodes
SN 4 EP 8: Positioning Academic Libraries as Catalysts for Open Access in Africa with Dr. Fredrick Lugya (ULIA)
This episode features Dr. Frederick Kiwuwa Lugya, University Librarian at Busitema University and President of the Uganda Library and Information Association. Dr. Lugya discusses the transformative power of Open Science and the critical role ac...
SN 4 EP 7: Strengthening Research Support Services Across East Africa with Prof. Edwinus Lyaya (EARIMA)
In this episode, we dive into the "hidden" profession that serves as the backbone of African science: Research and Innovation Management. We are joined by Professor Edwinus Lyaya, an Associate Professor of African Archaeology at the...