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. 

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. 

Rhoda Ladjer Akuaku discusses the pitfalls of undergraduate research and how to successfully foster the acquisition of research skills in academic settings and transferable skills for work in industry.

Securing a strong letter of recommendation is crucial for postgraduate research students, especially those from developing countries. 

The top mentoring qualities include empathy, clear communication, patience and flexibility, knowledge, networking, time management, encouraging creativity and being a good role model.

Emi' Alawode recounts her inspirational change story, made possible by AuthorAID mentorship.

 

Without having met in person, Md Abid Hasan and Dr Haseeb Md Irfanullah recently collaborated successfully in designing, conducting and publishing research. Here are their reflections.

Establishing and maintaining an effective and productive mentor–mentee relationship requires significant work. Dr. Balogun shares ideas on the effective use of the AuthorAID platform to build and maintain a productive relationship.

In this article, Haseeb Md. Irfanullah writes about mentoring young researchers that he shared as a panelist in a recent conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change …