Last week, I boarded a flight with a suitcase full of slides, anticipation, and a dream to spark new conversations. I was headed to the TIPS Annual Forum 2025, where I’d been invited to present my paper: “Building Skills for Blue Industrialisation: Addressing Education and Training Gaps in Africa’s Coastal Economies.” I knew the topic…
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Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya is Officially in the Running for the Nature Inspiring Women in Science: Science Outreach Award 🌍✨
It’s official, I’m in the running for the Nature Inspiring Women in Science: Science Outreach Award! Just writing that feels surreal!!! It’s Nature! Even at this stage, being recognised by Nature, one of the most prestigious scientific platforms globally, is a deeply affirming moment for me and everything I’ve poured into science communication, education, and outreach. This…
I’m Attending the 4th Annual Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference 2025!
I’m thrilled to share that I have won tickets to the 4th Annual Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference (SAOGC2025)! The event will take place on March 19-20, 2025, at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. This is an incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to be part of the conversations shaping the…
A Milestone in Science-Policy Engagement: Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research at the 2025 Mining Indaba
The Mining Indaba is one of Africa’s most significant gatherings for leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders in the mining sector. It serves as a platform where discussions shape the future of responsible mining, investment opportunities, and environmental sustainability. This year, I had the incredible honour of representing Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research at the 2025…
Why Is No One Talking About Ocean Mining at the Mining Indaba?
Attending the Mining Indaba was an eye-opening experience, showcasing the latest innovations and investment trends in Africa’s mining sector. However, one crucial topic was missing, ocean mining, a growing industry with significant environmental and economic implications. Why are we not discussing its sustainability? Read my full take here: 🔗 Why Is No One Talking About…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya’s PhD work in Forbes Science: How Do Ocean Microbes Change the Climate?
Thanks to Andrew Wight, a science journalist covering the Global South at Forbes! Forbes Science documented my PhD work on how microscopic powerhouses known as phytoplankton contribute to global climate systems in ways you might not expect. Microscopic Life, Massive Impact: How Ocean Microbes Manage Carbon When most people think about tackling climate change, they…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya’s PhD Work is Paving the Way for Climate Solutions: Exploring the Indian Ocean’s Agulhas Current
My groundbreaking PhD research, Wintertime Productivity and Carbon Export Potential Across the Agulhas Current System opens new doors in climate science and oceanography. By focusing on the Agulhas Current, one of the world’s most dynamic ocean systems, my work provides critical insights into how the Indian Ocean influences the global carbon cycle. What makes this…
Elected to Lead the Biodiversity Team at the Galway Statement 10-Year Anniversary in Ireland, Galway
During my birth month and a few months before submitting my PhD, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a team leader at the 10-year anniversary of the Galway Statement in Galway, Ireland. This gathering brought together ocean researchers, policy makers, and advocates from across the Atlantic, each with a shared vision of creating…
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