WENA: the podcast
Claim This Podcastby Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>The podcast intends to teach, to talk, to listen and to learn with you, wena! We engage on the "<strong>W</strong>ho, <strong>W</strong>hy, <strong>W</strong>here, <strong>W</strong>hat and <strong>W</strong>hen" of <strong>E</strong>veryone in <strong>N</strong>eurosciences across <strong>A</strong>frica, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.</p>
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3/13/2024
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Recent Episodes
September 27, 2024
Getting to know Zuha Ajlan: mentorship, impact, and overlapping interests
<p>Woza, WENA!</p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>On this episode, we have a discussion with fellow Wits School of Physiology graduate Zuha Ajlan about her path to neuroscience! We also chat about a foundation that she started called "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shadowascientist.org/">Shadow a Scientist</a>", and also the research interest of neuroimmunology (think: neuroscience meets your immune system!) which developed at a young age.</p><p></p><p>To get in touch with Zuha, email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:xuhajlan@gmail.com">xuhajlan@gmail.com</a> or find her on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuha-ajlan-a25623221/?originalSubdomain=za">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p>Be sure to share this with your friends, family and colleagues; follow us on<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/WENAthePodcast"> X</a>; connect on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wena-podcast-9095272b4/">LinkedIn</a> or drop us an email at wena.thepodcast@gmail.com</p>
July 12, 2024
Getting to know WITS Neuroscience Research Lab: creating what is needed and centering humanity in neuroscience
<p>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 teams at WITS NeuRL, impressing upon collaboration between and value of "Global South" voices in partnerships within and across research groups. We close the episode with a reflection on the "Global North" language used to describe decolonial methodology, teaching, and learning in neuroscience.</p><p></p><p>Hosted in the School of Human and Community Development, the WITS Neuroscience Research Lab is a space designed to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration, enhance and contextualise theory, and augment and support effective practice and research in the field of neuroscience in the South African context.</p><p>Wits NeuRL represents both a physical space where innovative research is carried out using a range of methodologies, as well as a group of academics with varied research interests in clinical, cognitive, computational and social-affective neuroscience.</p><p>Directors: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.witsneurl.com/social-affective-neuroscience">Dr Sahba Besharati</a> & <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.witsneurl.com/cognitive-neuroscience">Prof Kate Cockcroft</a></p>
June 14, 2024
Getting to know Dr. Thando Shabangu Part Two: rodent neurobiology of sexual aggression, philosophy, and big questions
<p>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. </p><p></p><p>Dr. Shabangu's website and YouTube are:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thandowshabangu.com/home">https://www.thandowshabangu.com/home</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@BloggerMusings">https://www.youtube.com/@BloggerMusings</a></p>
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- What is WENA: the podcast?
<p>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.</p><p>The podcast intends to teach, to talk, to listen and to learn with you, wena! We engage on the "<strong>W</strong>ho, <strong>W</strong>hy, <strong>W</strong>here, <strong>W</strong>hat and <strong>W</strong>hen" of <strong>E</strong>veryone in <strong>N</strong>eurosciences across <strong>A</strong>frica, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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