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WENA: the podcast

By: Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi
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  • Summary

  • The acronym WENA is a colloquial word used in South African languages like isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho & Setswana. Its translated meaning is "you", which informs the heart of our podcast: You, the Listener.

    The podcast intends to teach, to talk, to listen and to learn with you, wena! We engage on the "Who, Why, Where, What and When" of Everyone in Neurosciences throughout Africa, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.
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Episodes
  • Getting to know Thando W. Shabangu: learning across countries and cultures

    Getting to know Thando W. Shabangu: learning across countries and cultures
    May 31 2024

    It's episode 4! We could not get enough of our conversation with Dr. Thando Shabangu, who works as a post-doctoral research fellow with Dr. Lihle Qulu at Stellenbosch University.

    On part one of a three-part series, we discuss the appreciation of teachers, the challenges and joys of studying abroad, and how late introductions to the lab space invited Thando to the world of molecular biology research. Importantly, we also speak about mental health and the jumbled feelings that come with postgraduate learning.

    The episode ends with a tease for part two, where Thando offers us a glimpse of his work with Dr. Lihle Qulu on being brave enough to investigate male sexual aggression.
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    36 mins
  • Getting to know Lizeka Tandwa: bioethics, moral responsibility, and reframing scientific contexts

    Getting to know Lizeka Tandwa: bioethics, moral responsibility, and reframing scientific contexts
    May 3 2024

    Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa.

    On this episode, we are excited to engage on a sequence of enriching topics with our local bioethics enthusiast, Lizeka Tandwa. Lizeka's biography is updated on our website - be sure to check it out! https://wenathepodcast.wixsite.com/wena-the-podcast

    If you like what you hear, please share this episode with your best friend, your Aunty, your Ma or your colleagues. Or, email us to give us some feedback. We'd appreciate some love on the streaming platforms and if you follow us on LinkedIn, X (twitter) and Instagram as well.

    Suggest an African neuroscientist you'd like us to interview https://forms.gle/tPFckDPYAzHJjKCXA OR

    Let's hear from you, we have a blog spot for you on our website https://forms.gle/iuBVGHm4qrPXAWsL6
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    42 mins
  • Getting to know our WENA hosts Khethani and Jo // Sleep science, studentship, curiosity and clinical research

    Getting to know our WENA hosts Khethani and Jo // Sleep science, studentship, curiosity and clinical research
    Apr 3 2024

    Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa.

    In this episode, Khethani interviews Jo on their journey of studentship and moving through failure. The team discusses staying committed to curiosity as life doesn't always follow the path you set for yourself. Jo speaks about their research in obstructive sleep apnoea and public health.

    If you want to find Jo's YouTube channel to understand the sleep study process, here it is... https://www.youtube.com/@neuro_jo

    Follow us on LinkedIn, X (twitter) and Instagram as well. Our website is worth keeping an eye on, too! https://wenathepodcast.wixsite.com/wena-the-podcast

    Suggest an African neuroscientist you'd like us to interview https://forms.gle/tPFckDPYAzHJjKCXA OR

    Let's hear from you, we have a blog spot for you on our website https://forms.gle/iuBVGHm4qrPXAWsL6
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    36 mins
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