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WENA: the podcast
by Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi
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 across Africa, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.
Episodes
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Getting to know Zuha Ajlan: mentorship, impact, and overlapping interests
Woza, WENA! Khethani and Jo are back at it with a second season of WENA, The Podcast that engages on the W's of Everyone in Neurosciences across Africa. On this episode, we have a discussion with fellow Wits School of Physiology graduate Zuha Ajlan about her path to neuroscience! We also chat…
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Getting to know WITS Neuroscience Research Lab: creating what is needed and centering humanity in neuroscience
We had an opportunity to chat with one of the remarkable WITS Neuroscience Research Lab directors, Dr. Sahba Besharati. A rich discussion bloomed that speaks to the challenges and victories of neuroscience research in a South African context. Specifically, Sahba talks us through the works and…
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Getting to know Dr. Thando Shabangu Part Two: rodent neurobiology of sexual aggression, philosophy, and big questions
In the second half of our first chat with Dr. Thando Shabangu, we discuss his research in greater detail. We also speak about life outside of the research lab and what success looks like for WENA. Dr. Shabangu's website and YouTube are: https://www.thandowshabangu.com/home...
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Getting to know Dr. Thando W. Shabangu: learning across countries and cultures
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…
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Getting to know Lizeka Tandwa: bioethics, moral responsibility, and reframing scientific contexts
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!...
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Getting to know our WENA hosts Khethani and Jo // Sleep science, studentship, curiosity and clinical research
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…
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Getting to know our WENA hosts Jo and Khethani//Upbringing, Science Journey, Nyaope and Opioid SUD
Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa. In this episode of WENA, we delve into a captivating conversation with Khethani, as he shares with our podcast host Jo about his upbringing and the fascinating journey that led him into the realms of neuroscience and neurophysiology....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 across Africa, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.
HOSTED BY
Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi
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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...
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WENA: the podcast is created and hosted by Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi.
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