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‘What if I hate life beyond academia?’ When the move doesn’t go to plan.
I’ve never been much of a fan of romantic comedies. I mean, even before spending 8 years as a humanities student analysing and...
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Mar 127 min read
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‘Should I do a postdoc?’ Former postdocs share their stories
Is a postdoc a good choice for you? This Science.org post shares experiences from other PhDs to help you decide. Gabriela...
doingaphdinafrica
Feb 111 min read
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PhD Clinic summary: Navigating the PhD journey - 27 July 2024
Our recent PhD clinic brought together participants from Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, and Nigeria to discuss key aspects of the...
doingaphdinafrica
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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New study on Barriers and opportunities for GBV prevention at universities in sub-Saharan Africa
This new study by the Sexual Violence research Institute explores GBV prevention needs at six universities in five sub-Saharan African...
doingaphdinafrica
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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PhD Scholars in Africa: Begin With the End in Mind, But Keep The Major PhD Milestones In View
In this reflection, Dr, Eric Ndeh, a member of our Accountability Group, shares some wisdom on project managing doctoral study. PhD...
doingaphdinafrica
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Africans in Higher Education: Learning to Navigate Higher Education Across Continents
A Tweet chat hosted by @AfroGradChat
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May 31, 20241 min read
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Financing your PhD
Insights by Kenneth Gyamerah, PhD, on how to mobilise resources to finance doctoral study.
doingaphdinafrica
May 31, 20241 min read
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Call for submissions on higher education and doctoral experiences in Africa
We are seeking original, unpublished content for our in-reconstruction website and would love to hear from you if you have something to...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 20241 min read
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"The desire to pursue a PhD in Africa and Nigeria in particular was both a personal and collective decision." An Interview with Abah Danladi, PhD
In this interview, Dr. Abah Danladi shares his doctoral experience at the University of Benue and how @PhDinAfrica has helped enrich his...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 20246 min read
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“We had a great support system.” A conversation with Dr. Abena Kyere and Dr. Nii Adjei Sowah.
This week, we’re very excited to present this conversation with PhD super couple, Abena Kyere (AK) and Níí Adjei Sowah (NAS), who jointly...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 202415 min read
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The PhD journey: Navigating the pressures and expectations from family and loved ones. A reflection by Eric Ndeh, PhD
In this thought piece, Dr. Eric Ndeh reflects on the demands of doctoral study on personal relationships and shares some guidance on how...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 20247 min read
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"I didn't lose anything by studying in Africa." Interview with Dzifa Torvikey, PhD Development Studies, University of Ghana
Dzifa Torvikey successfully defended her thesis in development studies at the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research,...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 202410 min read
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Woman-to-Woman: Love Letter to Ph.D Aspirants/Candidates
After completing her PhD at the Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town, Dr. Victoria Lihiru 'decided to write a love letter to girls and...
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 20248 min read
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"A PhD experience is a lot of things...".
In this interview, @PhDinAfrica member, Dr. Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, shares his doctoral experience at the University of Cape Town....
doingaphdinafrica
May 27, 20247 min read
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