the ViVa

In this episode of The ViVa Podcast, I sit down with Junior KikaLusu , a PhD student at the Crop Science Centre, to uncover the fascinating world of root-knot nematodes, tiny but powerful threats that impact crops, farmers, and global food security. We explore why these hidden agricultural challenges matter, how research is helping us better understand and manage them, and what inspired Kika’s jou...

What happens to healthcare when conflict destroys hospitals, disrupts supply chains, and puts healthcare workers at risk? In Episode 1 of The ViVa, Dr Saleyha Ahsan joins us to explore the often-overlooked health consequences of armed conflict and humanitarian emergencies. We discuss how modern conflicts increasingly target civilian infrastructure, the impact this has on healthcare delivery during...

Welcome to The ViVa, the podcast where research is made simple enough for a 10-year-old to understand. Hosted by Samuel Agyapong, The ViVa brings researchers, PhD students, and innovators into relaxed conversations about their work, their discoveries, and the stories behind the science. Whether it's cancer research, climate change, artificial intelligence, education, or engineering, we break d...