Supervisor and Scholarly Communication Training For OWSD Kenya Members
Explore the insightful sessions led by esteemed academic professionals, covering topics ranging from personal management and effective time management to the supervisor's role in managing students and overseeing Ph.D. programs.
by Grace Verdiana Masanja, Joyce Ngugi, and Virginia Gichuru
Published onJan 22, 2024
Supervisor and Scholarly Communication Training For OWSD Kenya Members
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TCC Africa, in collaboration with the OWSD Kenya Chapter, organized a training session on October 18, 2023, focusing on "Supervisor and Scholarly Communication Training." The joint effort aimed to provide crucial guidance and support to Early Career Supervisors for Postgraduate Students, fostering effective mentorship and advancing scholarly communication within the academic community. This collaborative initiative reflects the shared commitment of TCC Africa and OWSD Kenya to empower professionals and contribute to the development of a vibrant and inclusive research ecosystem.
The sessions, run by academic professionals, covered a variety of subjects. Dr. Joyce Wangari focused on personal management, providing insights into effective time management and strategies for maintaining mental health. Dr. Virginia Gichuru further discussed the supervisor's role in managing students, including mentorship, research proposal development, and overseeing the entire Ph.D. program. The session also highlighted effective research discovery, critical thinking, academic publishing, and strategies for supporting researchers' visibility. Professor Verdiana Masanja led the discourse on the different dynamics of PhD supervision.
Speakers in the session:
Prof Verdiana Masanja- Founding Member OWSD Tanzania and Professor of Mathematics at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania
Dr. Joyce Wangari- Psychologist and Research Mentor
Dr. Virginia Gichuru- Lecturer and Researcher at Pwani University, Kenya
Recording of the session- 18th October 2023
Recording of the session- 16th January 2024
About Organizers
The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is an international organization that provides research training, career development and networking opportunities for women scientists throughout the developing world at different stages in their career.
The Training Centre in Communication(TCC Africa), is the first African-based training centre to teach effective communication skills to scientists. TCC Africa is an award winning Trust, established as a non-profit entity in 2006 and is registered in Kenya. TCC Africa provides capacity support in improving researchers output and visibility training, scholarly and science communication.
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