Tanatswa Chikaura

Doctoral Scientist

Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura is a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Elizabeth Weir and Professor Tamsin Ford. Her research interests are centered on autism, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Prior to beginning her PhD, Tanatswa completed an MPhil in Basic and Translational Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge and a BSc Honours in Psychology from the University of Zimbabwe. In addition to her academic pursuits, Tanatswa is the Founder and Director of Ndinewe Foundation, a mental health organization in Zimbabwe.

Her work in mental health has been recognized through the Diana Award, which is given to young people for their social action or humanitarian efforts. The award is in memory of Princess Diana and is administered by the charity of the same name.

Tanatswa has worked with local and international organizations that focus on youth empowerment, young people’s mental health, and research, providing comprehensive advocacy and research to ensure mental health is given priority.