https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=role-modelsRole Models RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:35 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-the-woman-doctor-leading-pharmacogenetics-in-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-the-woman-doctor-leading-pharmacogenetics-in-nigeria/Learn from those better than you to win research grants, says a top woman pharmacist professor in Nigeria. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:52:30 GMT+0000Adanma Umehahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-break-vicious-cycle-that-deters-girls-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-break-vicious-cycle-that-deters-girls-in-science/Scientist and ex-Mauritius president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim says busting stereotypes about girls in science is a must. Fri, 8 Apr 2022 02:37:31 GMT+0000Edwin Naiduhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-not-easy-for-women-to-lead-men/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-not-easy-for-women-to-lead-men/Ghana’s first female pharmacist urges women to value their skills and know themselves when leading men. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:33:26 GMT+0000Francis Kokutsehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/so-many-things-encumber-women/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/so-many-things-encumber-women/University of Ghana’s first female vice-chancellor inspires women and men to dream big. Wed, 9 Mar 2022 01:56:42 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-brain-surgery-peppered-with-moments-of-joy/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-brain-surgery-peppered-with-moments-of-joy/Performing brain and spinal surgery is a privilege, says leading neurosurgeon. Wed, 2 Mar 2022 10:34:34 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-women-need-to-be-leaders-in-internet-governance/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-women-need-to-be-leaders-in-internet-governance/Women must take their seats at internet governance tables, says tech advocate. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:06:16 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-purpose-is-to-go-where-no-one-else-has-gone/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-purpose-is-to-go-where-no-one-else-has-gone/Material scientist and social entrepreneur Nzambi Matee is changing the world, one plastic brick at a time. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:39:37 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/science-needs-to-listen-to-african-voices/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/science-needs-to-listen-to-african-voices/Future science research in Africa should be driven by African perspectives, says leadership programme director. Wed, 9 Feb 2022 03:09:12 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/cop27-will-be-crucial-for-africa-wanjira-mathai/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/cop27-will-be-crucial-for-africa-wanjira-mathai/Environment leader Wanjira Mathai tells SciDev.Net why 2022 will be a crucial year for climate justice in Africa. Wed, 2 Feb 2022 04:22:15 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-covid-was-heart-breaking-says-youngest-doctor/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-covid-was-heart-breaking-says-youngest-doctor/South Africa’s youngest female doctor says life on the frontlines of the pandemic changed her perspective on life. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:26:10 GMT+0000Dhashen Moodleyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-urban-farms-insects-key-in-battle-against-hunger/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-urban-farms-insects-key-in-battle-against-hunger/Making the most of small spaces is the essence of urban farming, says insect specialist. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:50:07 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-the-eye-doctor-restoring-sight-to-nomadic-herders/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-the-eye-doctor-restoring-sight-to-nomadic-herders/North-eastern Uganda’s only ophthalmologist performs around 15 cataract surgeries each day. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:10:14 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/Mamokgethi Phakeng, a highly-rated mathematician and university leader, speaks of her journey to the top. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:10:50 GMT+0000Edwin Naiduhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-work-is-attracting-more-girls-into-stem-careers/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-work-is-attracting-more-girls-into-stem-careers/Francisca Nneka Okeke, a top physics professor, describes how she is attracting more girls into STEM careers. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:26:19 GMT+0000Ijeoma Ukazuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-ugandas-first-wildlife-vet-wants-to-change-world/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-ugandas-first-wildlife-vet-wants-to-change-world/Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka crowned a Champion of the Earth for science and innovation by leading environment body. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:17:31 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-medical-colleagues-learn-from-my-disability/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-my-medical-colleagues-learn-from-my-disability/Disabilities researcher diagnosed with rare connective tissue disorder brings unique perspective to the field. Wed, 8 Dec 2021 03:22:34 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-weve-almost-stopped-mother-baby-hiv-transmission/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-weve-almost-stopped-mother-baby-hiv-transmission/World’s leading epidemiologist says taking science from the lab to the public is central to overcoming pandemics and health crises. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:48:08 GMT+0000Dhashen Moodleyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-unconscious-bias-clouds-opportunities-for-women/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-unconscious-bias-clouds-opportunities-for-women/Women have opportunities, but at the same time must fulfil traditional roles. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:07:10 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-young-people-know-how-to-work-together/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-young-people-know-how-to-work-together/Women are speaking up creating hope, says 25-year-old Ineza Grace. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:59:34 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-i-took-my-baby-on-field-research-trips/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-i-took-my-baby-on-field-research-trips/We have very few women in lymphatic filariasis Wed, 3 Nov 2021 05:27:53 GMT+0000Fiona Broom