First postdoc fellow wins BMRI conference award
Respect for difference and acceptance of people with disability as part of humanity and diversity are key principles of the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Inclusivity and acceptance are also key themes in research done by Dr Nomvo Dwadwa-Henda, the Africa Centre’s first postdoctoral fellow.
Celebrate the people’s voice on Heritage Day
Heritage Day has to a large extent become synonymous with the smells and sounds of friends and family gathering around the braai. Even more so in a month when rugby fans are rooting for the Springboks in the World Cup. And while a good braai is only one part of South Africa’s rich and diverse culture(s), in certain ways it does resemble who the people are as a nation.
Supporting health and skills development for youth
It’s always inspiring when we hear how the knowledge and skills gained through our postgraduate programmes have helped past students progress their careers and place them in positions where they can drive the HIV/Aids agenda.
Keen eye on environment and human health
One of Mzingaye Xaba’s key research interests and areas of expertise is the intersection of health and climate change. But while the media coverage and global policy actions around climate change can create the perception that it is a relatively recent issue, Mzi has had an acute awareness of the environment and our responsibilities towards it since childhood.
Dr Mzingaye Xaba, research fellow
Growing up in a rural community that was far more dependent on the environment than on purchasing goods to sustain them, Mzi has an acute understanding of the link between human health and the environment, which underpins his key research interest: the intersection of health and climate change. Mzi has authored or co-authored multiple book […]
Dr Judith Nagasha, research fellow
Judith’s passion for the transformation power of gaining and applying knowledge has its roots in her childhood. Growing up in the west of Uganda as part of a farming family, her parents had no formal education. Yet, their passion for education planted a seed in Judith and motivated her to stop the cycle of illiteracy. […]
Call for papers: The impact of climate change on human health
Climate change has moved to the top of the agenda of critical issues to address in countries across the world and as a collective global society. While the increasing levels of discourse and actions on the climate crisis are encouraging and vital, these have been dominated by a focus on the natural sciences. But what about the sociological impact?
Moulded to be curious and see connections between health and broader issues
Dr Alexander Madanha Rusero started building his stellar research record only about 10 years ago, but the groundwork of his passion for international relations and community issues and how these link to health was laid when he was only a baby.
Translating science to practical capacity-building in communities
Judith joined the Africa Centre team in July as a research fellow for the next three years, during which time her focus will be on how to translate the vast amount of research generated by centre staff and students into practice, particularly to augment its involvement in community outreach.
Always on the alert: Has this become ‘normal’ for women?
International research shows that photo novels, i.e. booklets that tell a story using photographs and captions, can be effective in health communication – and we have first-hand evidence of this.