SciCommTV Africa features conversations with science communication scholars and practitioners across Africa, examining their work, the challenges they are addressing, and the insights emerging from scholarship and practice in diverse regional contexts.
A specialist-facing interview series built to surface practitioner knowledge, regional context, and emerging questions across Africa’s science communication landscape.
SciCommTV Africa is a documentary-style interview program that examines how science communication is practiced across African contexts. Each episode follows a targeted line of inquiry, going deep into specific aspects of the landscape—from research and emerging scholarship to locally built programs and community-led initiatives.
The program aims to connect these different strands of work by asking scholars and practitioners the key questions that surface new insights from their science communication work. Ultimately, the aim is to make these insights accessible to all stakeholders across the field.
Recent interviews featuring perspectives from across the continent.
A scrollable row of completed episodes from the first season.
Short-form excerpts designed for quick insights and mobile-first viewing.
Some of what we are learning from our conversations with scholars and practitioners.
Several conversations examine the role of African languages, translation, and cultural context in making science meaningful.
The series surfaces questions about whose knowledge counts, who gets heard, and how science communication can avoid imported assumptions.
Episodes point to the growing role of podcasts, digital media, and practitioner-led platforms in shaping public science conversations.
Guests discuss fellowships, professional development, and the practical challenge of building durable science communication careers.
Read further analysis and reporting from the CSML Global Desk.
Stephanie Okeyo is a microbiologist and science communicator, and the founder of Under the Microscope. Her previous roles include Ambassador of Women in Science, East Africa, and Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva at the Royal Academy of Science International Trust. She is passionate about empowering young girls and advancing gender equality in science and technology.
We welcome partners interested in sponsoring individual episodes, mini-series, and even an entire season. We are also seeking support for our ongoing analysis of the conversations and the building of new resources.
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