Speaking & Engagements
Ruth speaks at the intersection of academia, public engagement, youth leadership,and policy through keynotes, panels, podcasts, and moderated discussions.
For public speaking, panels, podcasts, workshops, hosting, moderation, media, and training enquiries, contact Ruth through the website form.
Selected engagements
A selection of panels, keynotes, workshops, podcasts, and facilitated conversations across academic and public spaces.
Nairobi
Participated in a high-level panel discussion on establishing a life science career in Africa, exploring scientific talent development, mentorship, equitable partnerships, diaspora engagement, and science communication.
Software Sustainability Institute, Stirling
Delivered a keynote on advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in research software engineering, highlighting inclusive collaboration, African science communication, and strategies for building more equitable research ecosystems.
GN Inspire
Podcast appearance sharing Ruth's scientific journey, leadership, and community work.
Wellcome Connecting Science
Practical science communication session on podcasting and public-facing storytelling.
BRIDGE Africa
A conversation connecting science, narrative, solidarity, and African research communities.
Bio-Research Enthusiasts
Webinar on bioinformatics and its implications for research, health, and scientific capacity.
BioinformHER
Personal and professional reflections on Ruth's pathway into bioinformatics and scientific community building.
NextLevel Discourse
Conversation on My Science Journey, scholarship, African science, and the role of storytelling in widening opportunity.
The Black Women in Computational Biology Network
Webinar engagement with a computational biology community focused on scientific exchange and visibility.
PAPERI Bright Minds
Conversation on mentorship, science careers, and African innovation for emerging scientists and learners.
In the room
These moments show Ruth's range as a warm facilitator, clear speaker, and thoughtful host across formal, academic, and community spaces.