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From LSE Development of the Mentoring in Undergraduate Research Survey Dolan et al. present the development of the Mentoring in Undergraduate Research Survey (MURS) as a measure of a range of mentoring experienced by undergraduate science researchers. https://lnkd.in/ezZsi4yq

Apply for the K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant! ⚡ This grant supports dissertation research on expertise and skill acquisition, with a focus on the expert performance approach and the effects of deliberate practice across diverse skill areas. https://ow.ly/z17i50THe0i

#Excelling in a PhD Mandate with Prof. #Michael R. Horseman 📝 As promised, we bring you this insightful discussion with Prof. Horseman. We explored key aspects of a PhD journey, challenges, and life after thesis defence. Prof. Horseman, with over 45 years of experience in academia, offers valuable wisdom for students and those curious about the world of research. Major topics covered: -Selecting a Research Area & Supervisors -Overcoming Challenges & Making an Impact -Life Beyond the PhD: Navigating Post-Doctoral Paths Join the conversation! Whether you're a current PhD candidate, considering to pursue a doctorate, or simply interested in academia, this interview contains valuable tips and tricks to ease decision making. Let's inspire and empower each other on this academic journey. #Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e__YuRZa #PhDExcellence #AcademicJourney #ResearchImpact #LifeAfterPhD #KnowledgeSharing #researchandsciencediaries #scicomm FOLEFAC Charlemagne ASONGANYI Chunga Eric Funeh Cyprine N. Sam Floru

In this blog post, PhD student Yasmine Hafez reflects on her positionality and reflexivity as well as how her core identity got shaken and reconstructed during her fieldwork across the Nile River in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Egypt. “You cannot expect to use your magnifying lens on the society you are studying without this lens reflecting on you, changing you, and forcing you to change your view of yourself and your position that you thought was fixed in the research experience that turned into a life experience.” —Yasmine Hafez Read the full blog below and share your experiences in the comments!

Educational research is advancing day by day. we bring out some of the emerging trends in educational research a researcher should be aware of

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During one's academic journey, the PhD years are typically a learning curve, where individuals acquire foundational knowledge, research skills, and develop critical thinking. The 30s to 40s mark a period of establishing expertise, as one refines their focus, gains in-depth knowledge in their field, and contributes significantly to research. From 40 onwards, the emphasis often shifts towards mentoring and guiding students, sharing knowledge, and shaping the next generation of researchers while continuing to contribute to the field. 🙂

Proud moment as a PhD student to get my first first-author research publication. The climb was hard but the view is great! I am extremely thankful to my guides Siddharth Sharma, Ph.D, who not only taught me research skills but also life skills. Perseverance truly pays! and Atul kumar upadhyay, whose guidance helped me at every obstacle. Here’s a link to our latest research: https://lnkd.in/gf5zRqK3

It has been 8 years since we interviewed Dr Ekwoge Esung Belta about her #Doctorate Experience, which emerged from work we did with the School of Education at the University of Buea Dr Ekwoge is also the first-ever shadowed supervised PhD candidate at #TC, under the auspice of her University of Buea Supervisor -Prof Titanji Peter. Over the years, here is what we have been able to do- 1. Develop a framework for #Research #Design 2. Develop tools to support the doctorate researcher’s planning, fieldwork, and writing phases. 3. Formalised the structure of the doctorate research community (regular café, Focus Groups, and Masterminds) 4.... we will leave this one for the announcement on the 1st of August, but here is one thing to note, as we journey on with the #learning, we are researching #Doctorate candidates’ perception of the supervisory experience in #Cameroon HE to develop a playbook for #supervisors and #researchers. If you would like to contribute to this work, from which we intend to develop these resources, please complete this form or help us share it with anyone you know doing a doctorate in Cameroon. https://lnkd.in/eRQA_eEm Thank you for being so supportive of this project!

The value of REF beyond academia – From research to development impact Impact of Social Sciences 2024-09-17 https://buff.ly/3XuVmgd The Research Excellence Framework is primarily a mechanism for assessing the quality of research and allocating research funding. However, as Andrea Padilla describes in the context of UK international development, REF outputs and in particularly impact case studies hold value for many actors outside of higher education institutions. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) plays a … Continued