Category: reflections
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They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. These photos are a quiet reminder that growth is rarely an individual pursuit. It is shaped by the environments we intentionally build. What began as friendship, shared ambition, and limited resources has matured into a circle of professionals committed…
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Retreat, Review, and Relaunch
I am writing this newsletter from a place of genuine sacrifice. I had committed not to interact with any digital device during the final three days of the year, yet there was no other way to share this timely encouragement. This message comes at the start of my second day of retreat, and I felt…
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My Journey to the British Academy Global Talent EndorsementΒ
Olasunkanmi Arowolo shares his detailed journey to receiving a British Academy Global Talent endorsement – from completing a PhD at the University of Kent with rare distinction to navigating the application process with strategy, mentorship, faith, and impact-driven focus.Β
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Nigerian Journalism at the Crossroads: The Drift to American English and the Shadow of Digital Imperialism
Credit: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE)
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The Myth of the Perfect Thesis: Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection
Is Your Thesis Stuck in Perfection Mode? Many postgraduate researchers spend months, even years, chasing the elusive perfect thesis. Every paragraph revised, every citation triple-checked, every sentence rewritten. But hereβs the truth, the idea of a flawless thesis is a myth. And believing in that myth is one of the biggest obstacles to actually finishing.…
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Nigeria Happened to Me
As seen in Vanguard By Olasunkanmi Arowolo It started with a video; a thought-provoking piece by trending thought leader, Tade Makinwa. As I listened, the phrase βNigeria happened to meβ struck a chord. It echoed through my mind, stirring memories, questions, and convictions. That simple line captured the complex relationship many of us have with…
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Bridging Africaβs Scholarly Divide: The Story of Research Africa
I began my academic journey in Nigeria, pursuing my masterβs degree with the resources available to me: printed books, faculty-provided journals, online, and local library/repository collections. In our context in Nigeria, digitised academic content was not a primary concern. The printed materials on the library shelves and open-access journal articles accessible via Google Scholar, ResearchGate,…
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The Mentors Who Make Scholars
As seen in Vanguard and TheCable Newspapers In every academic journey, there are those whose influence lingers long after the graduation robes have been folded away and certificates framed. These individuals are not merely teachers; they are mentors β builders of men and women, shapers of destinies, and custodians of generational wisdom. I am fortunate…
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Anyone could be a journalist, even you!
An age-old debate? Yes, it is. But why does it still matter today? It matters because it is still an unresolved debate most especially in the Nigerian context currently. The idea that anyone with access to valuable information of public interest can be a journalist has gained ground. However, this does not mean that journalism…
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A Call for Respect and Honour in Relationships
I respect and honour my students, and thereβs a reason why. I was once a student, and I had lecturers who respected and honoured me, which significantly helped me. I also had lecturers who did otherwise. Iβm not here to mention them, and I wonβt. But thereβs a strong reason why everyone should be respectedβitβs…