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PhD inspiration from Kenyan-born Scientist Dr. Peter Macharia

“He was unstoppable not because he did not have failures or doubts, but because he continued despite them” sums up Dr. Peter Macharia’s inspirational story, overcoming all odds to become one of the most promising Kenyan researchers in the field of disease mapping and spatial accessibility.   Now a Postdoctoral fellow at Lancaster University, Dr. Macharia – who started

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PhD studies in the UK: Nigerian Anthony Weke shares his experience, important tips, misconceptions

We all appreciate that without a PhD it is inevitable to get to the highest academic cadre. As an international student, speaking to someone who’s been there is a great place to start when considering a PhD – is it worth, where does someone

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Distance learning scholarships: Commonwealth 2020 scholar shares her experience

The coronavirus pandemic has suddenly forced a wider embrace of distance learning following the closure of most institutions of higher learning across the world. Even though things may seem complicated, at least in the near future, opportunities like the Commonwealth

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