2024 has been an incredible year of growth and new ventures. One of the highlights of my journey this year has been launching my African streetwear clothing brand, M’Afrika By Kolisa. This dream was inspired by my love for African culture, storytelling, and self-expression, and I’m thrilled to share the story of how it all…
Month: December 2024
The Transformative Impact of NEWF on my career: From Speaker to Fellow and Beyond
A Moment of Pride: Speaking at NEWF Congress 2019 In 2019, I had the honour of being invited as a “New Voices” speaker at the Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) Congress. This platform is a melting pot of creatives, scientists, and environmental storytellers, all united by a passion for driving impactful change. Standing on…
Experiencing the Complexities of Early Career Academia: My Experience with Publication Challenges
The journey of an early-career researcher is often filled with triumphs and challenges. One such experience brought significant recognition and valuable lessons but left me grappling with questions about equity in academic systems. This reflects on that journey and the systemic issues it highlighted, which are relevant to many early-career scientists. A Prestigious Honor and…
Navigating the Future: My Journey with the International Ocean Institute’s Ocean Governance Training
The ocean is the beating heart of our planet, connecting nations, cultures, and ecosystems. As someone deeply invested in ocean biogeochemistry and sustainable development, I’ve always believed that science and policy must work hand in hand to ensure the health and longevity of our marine environments. This conviction led me to take part in the…
Dr Sinyanya’s Journey as an AGU CoP Global Ambassador: Empowering Communities and Advancing Geoscience
As a passionate advocate for science and its transformative power, I had the privilege of serving as the 2022- 2023 Global Ambassador for the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Community of Practice (CoP). This role allowed me to deepen my engagement with the global scientific community, strengthen collaborations, and amplify the voices of diverse researchers across…
Significant challenges that have turned into blessings
As the year ends, I’m reflecting on a significant challenge I faced just before the completion of my PhD because I had ideas I wanted to implement. However, the national funder would only fund projects they approved of, which did not particularly interest me. What I wanted to achieve with my PhD had never been…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya 