MSJ with Dr. Tabitha Mwangi, Director, Mastercard Foundation Programme, University of Cambridge

This Friday, 7th Nov, 12PM BST | 3PM EAT, join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Tabitha Mwangi, Programme Director at the Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Collaborative Program at the University of Cambridge. With a background spanning veterinary medicine, public health, and science communication, Tabitha brings a rare blend of research experience, academic leadership, and storytelling. Her journey — from malaria epidemiology at KEMRI–Wellcome Trust in Kilifi to leading collaborative research and scholarship programs in Cambridge — offers a rich lens into how scientific careers are built and sustained. As a writer and advocate for visibility in African science, Tabitha has profiled leading researchers across the continent in her book, and regularly contributes to publications like Daily Nation, Msafiri, and The Conversation, bridging the gap between research and public understanding. In this episode, we’ll explore: 🔹 The unspoken norms that shape success and opportunity in science 🔹 Navigating research careers across Africa and the UK 🔹 Mentorship, networks, and representation in academia 🔹 Storytelling as a tool for inclusion and impact in science #LeadershipInScience #MyScienceJourney #WomenInSTEM #ScienceCulture #CambridgeAfrica #AfricanScholars #ResearchCareers #ScienceWriting #MentorshipMatters #AcademicLife