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Herald Reporter
Scientists held a workshop yesterday exploring their role beyond academia and the evolving landscape of science education to create skills that go beyond a certificate.
Such workshops subject young scientists to intense pressure. The goal is to encourage scientists to use their knowledge to address contemporary social concerns and develop future scientific leaders in the African continent.
Ministry of Health and Child Care director in public health Dr Wenlas Nyamayaro said reaching out was essential to a brighter tomorrow.
“This initiative is not only a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientist leaders, but also a crucial step towards ensuring a prosperous future for our nation. I want to emphasise the importance of this programme and highlight the critical roles for our leaders who play in shaping a better Africa and a better world.”
Youths were Africa’s forte, Dr Nyamayaro said, and effective leadership was the foundation for Africa’s progress.
“The importance of young people being trained in effective and impartial leadership cannot be overstated. Africa’s greatest asset is in its youth, and it is imperative that we equip youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle the unique challenges we face.
“Effective leadership is a cornerstone of progress, and by employing high-end scientists with this tool to do it, we are investing in the innovators, visionaries and changemakers who will drive Africa forward and solve our problems with new beauty and resilience.”
The workshop was crucial to making African youths contribute solutions to the region’s problems, Dr Nyamayaro said.
“By fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, this programme aims to break down silos and encourage a holistic approach to problem-solving. Our continent is rich with knowledge, culture and innovation.
“By participating in global discourse and contributing our unique perspectives and solutions, we can help shape a cohesive and equitable world. African scientists and leaders have much to offer,” said Dr Nyamayaro.
Facilitator of the workshop Professor Francisca Mutapi said the idea was to produce young science leaders who went beyond the certificate.
“The emergence of artificial intelligence has made students and the academia start using the tool to compose assignments, projects, among other things which undermines their thinking capacity,” she said.
“This workshop is to make sure that young scientists go beyond a certificate, and create future young science leaders who are going to solve African problems in an African solution.
The Government has embraced Step 5.0 to groom and shape the country’s programme’s future leaders. Science feeds into health and the environment, including mitigating the effects of climate change and human disease outbreaks.
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