Being recognised in the Mail & Guardian Power of Women 2025 awards in the STEMi (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation) category is a moment I receive with deep gratitude. Recognition has a way of making you pause, not to celebrate an ending, but to reflect on the journey that brought you here. For me,…
Month: February 2026
From Ocean Science to Blue Industrialisation: A Reflection on Language, Practice, and Gaps in the Literature
My work has always sat at the intersection of ocean science, governance, and economic transformation. Through my company, Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research (Pty) Ltd, I apply ocean knowledge within the broader blue economy with a specific focus on research education, skills development, and science communication. Over the past few years, I’ve increasingly used…
Dr Kolisa Sinyanya Building Blue Economy Leadership Through the Sustainable Ocean Alliance: A Mentorship Journey with Benjamin Bockarie
Last year, I had the privilege of serving as a mentor through the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ocean Leaders Fellowship, where I was matched with an inspiring ocean changemaker, Benjamin Bockarie. Benjamin is originally from Sierra Leone and is currently based in Ireland, pursuing an MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management at the University College…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya 