Academia in Africa

Structural challenges facing African Researchers 

What structural challenges are facing African researchers today? The past few weeks of protests against a proposed punitive finance bill in my home country of Kenya have been amazing to witness. This got me thinking about the structural challenges that many African researchers face in building their careers on the continent. In fact, facing many […]

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Avoid predatory journals as an African researcher

You’re an African researcher who’s ready to publish your research in a peer-reviewed journal. Did you know that some journals are not reputable? These are known as predatory journals. Read more about them below.  What is a predatory journal?  A predatory journal is a journal produced by an unscrupulous publisher whose main goal is to

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Navigating the Supervisory Relationship: Tips for a Successful Research Career in Africa

How many of us have heard or experienced horror stories with our post-graduate project or thesis supervisors? The relationship between a post-graduate student and their supervisor can make or break their research career. But in Africa, there are unique challenges that students and supervisors face. Poor institutional setups, limited resources, and the presence of corruption

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