Professors Without Borders’ Post

I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to talk to mentorship in academia at the next Fellowship meeting of Professors Without Borders. Mentorship opportunities are crucial to the success of individuals and any organisation and no less so in academia where mentorship takes on a wide range of functions and spans many different levels and areas of the organization. #globalengagement #internationalisation #highereducation #highereducationleadership #mentoring

Get ready to rewrite your story with the BMGA Fellows Program! The BMGA Fellows Program, with a legacy of empowering female professionals, provides a unique platform that equips young women from Africa and Asia with essential soft skills needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of any industry. Since 2020, we have been at the forefront of shaping the futures of ambitious young women from Africa and Asia, enabling them to cultivate essential soft skills for success in the rapidly evolving world of work. Now guess what? We are gearing up for the 5th cohort of the program! Are you a female final-year university undergraduate or a recent graduate with up to three (3) years of post-undergraduate studies work experience? Are your friends eligible too? Spread the word and stay connected with our social media channels for exclusive updates on our 2024 call for applications. Visit our website (www.bmgafoundation.org) to find out more about the impact of the BMGA Fellows Program. Have any questions? Contact our team via info@bmgafoundation.org. Brace yourself for an unparalleled opportunity to shine and thrive! Tag your eligible friends in the comments, ensuring they don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity! #BMGA #BMGAFellows #BMGAFellowsProgram #EdTech #SoftSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Education #Learning #OnlineLearning #OnlineLearningPlatform #FutureofWork #Africa #Asia #Innovate #Innovation #Educational #Fellowship #Skills #HigherEducation #AdultLearning #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Academia #SustainableDevelopment

🌟 Introducing the Empowerment Hub! 🌟 I’m beyond grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in my journey, from being selected as one of 10 young leaders (out of 5,000+ applicants) to represent youth on security matters at the UN Summit of the Future by the United Nations Youth Office, to being chosen as a Youth for Biosecurity Fellow with the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs. I’ve had the honor of representing youth on several global platforms, including: ✨ The SA Innovation Summit in South Africa, where our team won first prize for our innovative project, BioGyna, in the pitch competition ✨ Being invited to Slush, the biggest startup event in Finland, to showcase our work These experiences have solidified my belief in the power of youth voices on global stages. Having received numerous requests from young people seeking mentorship on how to secure fellowships, apply for UN-funded events or summits, or become a youth ambassador for regional and international organizations, I’ve decided to take my passion for empowerment a step further. 💡 That’s why I’m launching the Empowerment Hub! 🎉 At the Empowerment Hub, I’ll be sharing: ✅ Tips on securing fellowships ✅ Strategies for applying to UN fully funded events ✅ How to write standout applications to become a youth ambassador ✅ And more! I’ll be the first to admit—I don’t know it all! That’s why I’ll also be interviewing other young, successful people whom I’ve met on these platforms. They’ll be sharing their insights and experiences to offer diverse perspectives on what it takes to succeed. This platform will serve as a space to share insights, tools, and resources I’ve gained along the way, empowering fellow young people to unlock their potential and make their mark on the world stage. 🚀 Let’s ensure that more young voices are heard and youth are represented on both regional and global levels. Stay tuned for updates, and let’s build a future of empowered youth together! 💪 #EmpowermentHub #YouthAmbassadors #Fellowships #Mentorship #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalOpportunities #Innovation Moses Ogah Joy Onyia Kauthar Opeyemi Lawal Faith Yina Lorraine Mujuru Ruth Afoko Tanaka Ngwaru Gideon Amoah Shahreen Hasan Abigail Adaramola

The Summer Global Youth Forum is an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). OBJECTIVES By attending the Forum, participants will: • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the 2030 Agenda SDGs and the roles youth play in supporting their achievement; • Design and develop a group project for SDGs advancement to be implemented at the local, national, or global level • Expand their network by interacting with international development practitioners, key experts and like-minded peers committed to sustainable development; • Develop their soft skills to unleash their potential and bring about change. CONTENT • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDG synergies; • Context and prospects of global youth employment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; • Youth leadership, engagement, and empowerment to accelerate SDG achievement; • Diversity and inclusion for equality in international development; • Leadership and soft skills for the design, planning, and pursuit of an international career. • Fundamentals of project design and implementation for SDG impact.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 I attended the general meeting of Student Perspectives: Highlights of the Women's Student Association at Harvard Business School MBA. Previously, the Women's Student Association (WSA) is a student-led organization at Harvard Business School for anyone who identifies as a woman. They're the largest student organization on campus. In the general meeting, I got some introduction points: 1. in the second year, students can gain a lot of new experiences by directly engaging in the field. Having many cooperation partners helps students to increase their knowledge and experience. 2. The classroom atmosphere in the new year is cozy. professors will actively make students have open discussions. 3. In WSA, members can connect with each other so that they can increase their relationships and be empowered in their respective expertise. The topics are light-hearted and add new insight for me.

When Kelvin Nyaga, April J. Remfrey, Jon Springer and I got together today to record a panel discussion on #inclusive #InternationalSchools #culture, for an AAIE (Association for the Advancement of International Education) course commissioned from Parents Alliance For Inclusion, I learned so much. ❓ One of the many things we touched upon was the importance of a school's clearly articulated, and lived and breathed, WHY. Kelvin mentioned that one of the statements his community lives by is "Be who you are", and I shared how, in my last principalship, my community aimed to be somewhere "where everyone can thrive". Whilst they still need to be defined - in such a way that every constituent, regardless of their age, role or identity, can fully understand them - what I love about these two examples is that they can be applied, as a kind of 'litmus test', to pretty much EVERY situation in a school. 🧪 ✅ Some students (or educators) have had a disagreement. How did what preceded this deny one or more of them the chance to "be who you are"? How did it make it difficult for one or more of them to "thrive"? ✅ Holistic, student-level raises some questions and plants some powerful flags. What does this ask us about each students right, without condition or exception, to "be who you are" and to "thrive"? In this way, the guiding statement is part not only of the schools lexicon and vernacular, but also of its very fabric - and becomes a mechanism through which for the whole community to be more inclusive, equitable and just. ⚖️ The other takeaway I wanted to share (and apologies to the grammarphobes amongst you) was the importance of the "present continuous" tense in school #leadership and #StrategicImprovement. I mentioned that a #StudentVoice initiative I introduced to a school in London 20 years ago was intentionally called "Making Learning Better", because to use a different tense would imply the destination can be reached. (I wonder if that was also Matt Hall's thinking with Making Stuff Better Ltd?) Kelvin explained that, whilst he was striving to help make Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) more inclusive, he did not ever talk about it becoming an 'inclusive school'. April agreed, and said that in her work with leadership teams, she emphasises the importance of the journey, as opposed to the destination. I have not reached a destination at any point in my professional or personal life; it has always been a journey, and this has never been more evident to me than it is now. Thank you to Jon Springer, and the Parents Alliance For Inclusion, for convening this panel, and for the kind invitation for me to join. I loved every moment! Remfrey Educational Consulting Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) Parents Alliance For Inclusion The Mona Lisa Effect® [Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Unsplash]

[An Open Letter to the Established Academics and Researchers at South African universities] Dear Esteemed Academics and Researchers, Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of mentorship? Brace yourselves, because Thuso Connect is revolutionising the way mentorship happens, and we want YOU to be a part of it! As seasoned academics and researchers, you hold a treasure trove of knowledge and experience just waiting to be shared with eager minds. Whether it's guiding aspiring scholars through the maze of academia or providing insights into ground-breaking research methodologies, your expertise is invaluable. But here's the twist – with Thuso Connect, mentorship transcends geographical boundaries. No longer confined to office hours or rigid schedules, you can now connect with mentees from across the country at your own convenience. Picture this: sharing wisdom over a cup of coffee in Durban while your mentee savours tea in Cape Town. Isn't that the epitome of modern mentorship? Moreover, Thuso Connect fosters an interactive environment where learning flows both ways. Yes, you read that right! While imparting your knowledge, you'll also glean fresh perspectives from bright minds with diverse backgrounds and ideas. So, why hesitate? Embrace the future of mentorship and join us on Thuso Connect today. Together, let's inspire, empower, and shape the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Sign up now and let the mentoring adventure begin! https://lnkd.in/dDX9Xt_W Warm Regards, The Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars Team

Love this quote ❤️ even with all the new knowledge on how people (kids & adults) learn, why are we structurally holding on to classroom-style teaching in formal education. Why is there still an expectation that everyone can sit and pay attention during more than 40 minutes? Why do we focus on presentations and theory before letting kids experiment and learn by doing? What will the next improvement on education be to improve (neurodiversity-) inclusion? #inclusion #education #neurodiversity

#𝑵𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 #𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰... - 1 in 5 students have a learning difference? 🤯 - Early intervention and support can significantly improve outcomes for neurodiverse students? 📈 𝐀𝐬 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭: "If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." 💡 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Have you or a loved one experienced success with a personalized learning approach? Share your story in the comments below! 💬 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨...: Inspires you with their dedication to supporting neurodiverse students? Tag them in the comments! 👩🏫 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: How do you ensure that your teaching approach meets the unique needs of your students? Share your strategies and experiences! 📝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Share your favorite quotes, stories of perseverance, and educational triumphs in the comments below! 🌟 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: Neurodiversity Belgium Neurodiversity Education Academy Leadership First #Neurodiversity #SupportOurYouth #InspiringStories

So much truth to this! I know. I know teachers already have that demanding workload, and this seems like it may add to their workload. But this is one of those fences I just can’t sit on. Children deserve to be taught in a way they can learn. And I also know that what can and cannot be done in the classroom comes from way above. It’s the policymakers that need the wake up call. There’s more to education than dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s. #adhdeducation #adhd #equalityineducation #neurodiversityclassroom