Humanizing Doctoral Supervision: Re-writing the past through the lense of student-centred supervision

Dr. Henry Kiptum Yatich applies a student-centered supervision approach shaped by his own postgraduate challenges. He values open communication, mentorship, and timely feedback to keep students motivated and productive. Reforms at Mount Kenya University have streamlined postgraduate processes, boosting support and graduation rates.

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Walk a mile in my shoes to know me better

Dr Selloane Pitikoe provides a unique insight into a two generation long journey through education, from her parents’ rural upbringing in Lesotho to her achieving a PhD. The story emphasises the principles of letsema and ubuntu and shows how her community supports its students through their education journey.

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Embracing Humanity in Doctoral Students’ Supervision

Embracing human side of life in doctoral student supervision process is a crucial matter to take on board as it is highly spoken by the author, Doreen Nkala. This provides the sense of camaraderie, incorporates empathy, exercises patience, authenticity, inclusivity and hence empowers the next generation of scholars to reach their utmost potentials and provide substantial contributions in their domain of study.

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