Publishing and Communication

How to use Canva to Elevate Your Visual Communication as a Researcher

How to use Canva to Elevate Your Visual Communication as a Researcher

Wondering how to use Canva to elevate your visual communication as a Researcher? This is just the blog for you! I love using Canva to enhance visual communication for my work as a researcher. In the digital age, effective communication of research findings is crucial, and visuals play a significant role in conveying complex information […]

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10 Tips to improve your science communication skills 

Are you an African researcher looking for tips to improve your science communication skills? This blog will answer your question and more! As a researcher, your work has scientific and often (if done right) practical usefulness in your particular discipline. For example, you could be a health researcher studying emerging diseases in your home country.

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The basics of Science Communication

Are you an African researcher looking for a reliable source of information about basics of science communication? this is the blog for you! Introduction “Science is not finished until it is communicated.” – Sir Mark Walport, UK Chief Scientist, 2013 This quote emphasizes the importance of sharing scientific knowledge with the public. Effective science communication

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Advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals

Advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals? Let’s discuss that and more in this blog! Advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals  You’re a Masters or PhD student who has finished their research and is ready to publish your first journal article. This may be a pre-requisite for your programme,

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5 Tips for creating and presenting a poster at a scientific conference

Creating an effective conference poster involves several steps, from understanding the purpose of your poster to designing and presenting it. Here are some resources and tips to help you through the process: Tips for creating and presenting a poster at a scientific conference 1. Understanding the Purpose of Your Poster A conference poster is a

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10 Tools to help you write a good literature review

Are you looking for tools to help you write a good literature review as a Masters’ or PhD student? End your search at Africa research Hub! Conducting a literature review is a fundamental step in any research project, especially at the PhD level. It involves systematically searching, analyzing, and synthesizing existing research to provide a

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How to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a poster for a scientific conference 

A quick and simple guide on how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a poster for a scientific conference as an Africa researcher. Creating a poster using Microsoft PowerPoint is a straightforward process that allows you to design a professional and visually appealing poster. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a poster: How to

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Advantages and disadvantages of publishing your work as a preprint

What are the advantages and disadvantages of publishing your work as a preprint? Have this question answered and more in this blog. In a previous article, we introduced the topic of preprints and detailed the basics.  It can be tempting for us as African researcher to see preprints as a golden ticket because of some

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