It was 11:59 pm. A few hours earlier, I laid on my bed to get some sleep, but sleep eluded me. I had a lot on my mind – so much that I fought hard to hold back the hot… Read More ›
PhD in Africa
Support for African PhD Students
Are you a PhD student enrolled in an African university? Then, I specifically wrote this for you. I have worn those shoes, and I understand how it pinches. I have a good understanding of the peculiarities of conducting research in Africa,… Read More ›
Five things you should know about doing a PhD in Africa
Undertaking a PhD programme in Africa has been one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life. In my previous post, I narrated my rationale for settling for my programme of choice. Also, based on my… Read More ›
My “African” PhD Journey
A while ago, I received a message from a very concerned well-wisher. He wondered why I chose to pursue a PhD in Africa – and in Ghana of all places (those were his exact words). He added that I was… Read More ›
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