Listen in to Nicholas Outa as he shares his journey from early career researcher to mentor and trainer in research.
Mazungumzo- African Scholarly Conversations SN 2 EP 6 | Spotify, Afripods, Apple Podcasts
I think when you get people who, encourage you to nurture and also encourage you to mentor others, and I think, you subconsciously try to just hold people's hands moving forward, even beyond just academia.
Get ready to be inspired by our latest episode featuring Nicholas Outa, a driving force behind research mentorship at TCC Africa. Nicholas began his journey as an early career researcher, eager to enhance scholarly practices. Along the way, he discovered a deep passion for mentorship and facilitation, transitioning from a learner to a trainer, and guiding others in their research journeys.
Join us as we explore how Nicholas's path led him to establish the groundbreaking initiative, the Dala Integrated Aquaculture Hub (DalAqua). This initiative goes beyond academia, empowering rural communities through innovative aquaculture practices.
Access this episode’s transcript here: https://www.tcc-africa.org/sn-2-ep-6-from-manuscripts-to-community-empowerment-with-nicholas-outa-of-dala-integrated-aquaculture-hub/
Nicholas Outa is a PhD scholar and part-time lecturer in Fisheries and Aquaculture at Maseno University in Kenya. He has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of aquatic sciences focusing on fisheries and aquaculture. Nicholas is also a Research Capacity Advisor on Scientific Writing and Communication at the Training Centre in Communication (TCC-Africa), a mentor for early career researchers at Eider Africa, and the founder of WritingHub Africa. Through WritingHub Africa, provide training and mentorship on scientific writing and publishing, data analysis, and grant proposal writing.