There’s a moment in every scientist’s life when science stops being just a profession and becomes something bigger, a force that inspires, connects, and opens doors in young minds that didn’t even know those doors existed. I’m often called a SuperScientist, and the title never fails to make me smile. But it didn’t originate with…
Month: January 2026
Representing South Africa at a BRICS High Level Roundtable in the UAE
When the initial invitation arrived, I approached it with caution. I was unfamiliar with the organisation at first and, like many professionals who receive frequent international requests, I remained sceptical until the process became clearer. That clarity came when the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) joined the communication, confirming the seriousness and scale of…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya Named a Top 5 Finalist for the Springer Nature Inspiring Women in Science Awards
Being named a Top 5 finalist for the 2025 Springer Nature Inspiring Women in Science – Science Outreach Award is a moment I hold with deep gratitude and reflection. It is an honour that goes far beyond personal recognition. For me, it represents visibility for a kind of scientific work that often sits at the…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya 