Rising Scholars News

Developmental networks go beyond professional connections, forming intricate webs of relationships designed to enhance skills and navigate personal and professional complexities.

In the digital age, mentorship has evolved significantly. To succeed, individuals should explore mentorship platforms, use virtual communication tools, and practice digital etiquette. 

AuthorAID a créé un groupe WhatsApp spécifiquement pour les francophones du monde entier afin de réseauter, collaborer et apprendre les uns des autres.

Beatrice Sebbie Akweley discusses national health information management system reform in Ghana, the implications for researchers, and what such initiatives mean for researchers in developing countries.

Rhoda Ladjer Akuaku explores subtle ways to spark students' interest in research as a team member, a sole author, or in a mentor–mentee context. 

Edmond Sanganyado shares his experiences in building a multidisciplinary research network, and how you can build your own by considering purpose, principles, processes, people, and performance.

Edmond Sanganyado shares some tips on how to pitch an interdisciplinary research idea via email.

Online chat platforms have great potential as revolutionary collaborative mentorship spaces.

Scientific developments have benefited from unprecedented international collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet to sustain this upward trend we must overcome significant challenges.

In this blog post, Edmond Sanganyado argues that developing country researchers need to be wary of the scientific imperialism of 'helicopter science' and provides some recommendations for guarding against it.