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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The Well-being of PhD Students in Academia and Beyond

Dr. Sophie Marques shares her inspiring academic journey, rising from a family of illiterate parents to earning a PhD and later a post-PhD at UCT, eventually becoming a Senior Lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch. She reflects on the challenges of being the only woman in the mathematics department and how she navigated them. Dr. Marques also discusses her experiences in supervising students, addressing their challenges, and guiding them towards success.

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