26 episodes

We believe that stories have the power to influence and inspire our university community. Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, we are seeing the impact on the lives of Scholars but also the wider Edinburgh community and beyond. Thanks to this inspiring community of Scholars, stories have emerged about culture, race, identity, leadership and gender. Through this podcast, we want to use stories of day-to-day life to address these themes and inspire our community to reflect, connect, understand and where needed – challenge one another to make change together.

Ekasi Podcast Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the university of Edinburgh

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

We believe that stories have the power to influence and inspire our university community. Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, we are seeing the impact on the lives of Scholars but also the wider Edinburgh community and beyond. Thanks to this inspiring community of Scholars, stories have emerged about culture, race, identity, leadership and gender. Through this podcast, we want to use stories of day-to-day life to address these themes and inspire our community to reflect, connect, understand and where needed – challenge one another to make change together.

    Decolonising African Politics?

    Decolonising African Politics?

    • 56 min
    Tokenism: A guide for minorities in University

    Tokenism: A guide for minorities in University

    In this episode Keitu Malatsi from the University of British Columbia in Canada comes to tell us of her experiences as an African student in a Canadian setting. We discuss on the mechanics of tokenism, the curium as well as tips for scholars navigating being a minority, so do tune in for a fun ride.


    Music: Ifeanyichukwo Ezinmadu and Fraser MacDonald
    Editing: Henry Anumudu

    • 49 min
    The World In Conflict

    The World In Conflict

    • 36 min
    A Survival Guide to Mental Health for Young Adult

    A Survival Guide to Mental Health for Young Adult

    • 51 min
    Are we a part of Nature?

    Are we a part of Nature?

    In an interesting discussion with by Njoki Mburu a Kenyan alumni from the University of British Columbia we unpack the role of people and nature. We are leaving in the anthropocene and the reality of climate change. Topics such as the indigenous Canadian community, work in Kenya and the philosophical question of whether we are a part of nature are 

    • 42 min
    Ekasi Season 3 Intro

    Ekasi Season 3 Intro

    The third season of the Ekasi Season is kicking off. We will be speaking about our world today and some of the challenges that we are facing. Hosted by Julian Mashingaidze tune in for a myriad of Mastercard Scholar stories on how we plan to deal with issues such as mental health, climate change, social justice and so much.

    So stay posted in tune in!

    • 1 min

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