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Who are we

 

A who, what and why-answers several questions
about Science in Africa

Science in Africa is the first popular science magazine for Africa.  Science is alive in Africa. From Cape to Cairo, scientists in a broad range of fields report on their research, giving their expert views on topical issues in science and providing the right information to an African public seeking a deeper understanding of science and of the dynamic role it plays in everyone's lives. A culture of science is spreading across Africa.  Get informed, enter the debates and decide for yourself, right here at Science in Africa!   

What is our mission?

  • To promote local and international awareness of science conducted in Africa
  • To give young scientists the opportunity to showcase their research to Africa and beyond
  • To give information on scientific and health issues directly affecting society
  • To give teachers of science in Africa access to resources and information of local relevance
  • To encourage debate on scientific issues
  • To encourage an informed/thinking/questioning African society
  • To further science communication between African countries

Janice Limson (Editor-in-chief). Pic by Dr Jim CambrayWho are we?
 

The editorial staff are a group of reasonably happy, fairly young scientists who delight in science and delight in Africa and her people. Editor-in-chief is Dr Janice Limson who holds a PhD in physical chemistry. She is also the founder, designer and webmaster for Science in Africa. By day Janice does research in and lectures in biotechnolgy at Rhodes University in South Africa.  She sleeps most nights.  

Bringing biotechnology and microbiology expertise  to Garth Cambray, Editor. Pic by Dr Jim Cambray Science in Africa is the nature-loving, bee-keeping editor, Dr Garth Cambray.  Garth holds a PhD in Biotechnology from Rhodes University and is one of the three developers of the African mead Honey Sun and a director of the associated company, Makana Meadery.


Most important is our highly gifted PR person who brings us to the public in the form of radio interviews, magazine interviews, TV interviews and news reports.  

Review panel

We are grateful to our panel of experts who review relevant articles not within our expertise.

Dr Jim Cambray - ichthyology 

Case Rijsdijk     - astronomy

Prof Martin Villet - entomology

Dr Brian Allanson - conservation

Dr Becky Rogers Ackermann - archaeology

Dr Francis Thackeray - palaeontology

 

How are we funded

Science in Africa is sponsored by Merck, Sasol, and Inqaba Biotec  

How do we get our articles:

We receive our articles and information in two ways: A few of our articles are specifically commissioned from experts in particular fields. However, the bulk of our information comes from scientists and educators who are taking this unique opportunity to bring science to everyone in Africa. Science in Africa has invited scientists and organisations across Africa to contribute articles on their research and to express their expert viewpoints on important and relevant issues in Science. As long as it is based on sound science, is your own original work, and can be substantiated, anyone can submit an article for consideration to Science in Africa. 


Dr Janice Limson
Editor-in-Chief

Science in Africa

 


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