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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Pathways to a Successful PhD Completion: Challenges and Triumphs of My Academic Journey

Ademola Ganny Abdulkareem provides a comprehensive plan for a successful doctoral school that outlines the responsibilities and best practices for students, supervisors as well as for academic institutions/universities. He envisions an academic culture that robustly supports the students from varied backgrounds and contexts as well as supervisors with diverse interests and expertise.

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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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