Chukwudi is a geographer, environmentalist and peacebuilder. He has a Ph.D. in population and development studies from the University of Calabar. He has also published solution-based research findings widely on climate change, peace and conflict, flood-risk vulnerability, etc. Chukwudi has contributed to prestigious conferences like the Globelics in Ghana and the NetSci-X in Japan. He has also been a Panellist on programs organized by the French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA), the African Network for Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems (AFRICALICS), etc. He is currently the Peacebuilding Capacity Building Coordinator of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND). He also advocates for environmental and social sustainability through Sustainability Pathways for Africa – a civil society organization that he co-founded. Chukwudi is a Global Africa Sciences Scholar and was a mentee of the European Association of Development Research and Training Institute - JUMP program.

Data Collection In Sensitive Situations

The ethical implications of field research require careful consideration and reflexivity. Chukwudi Njoku offers some reflections of his PhD fieldwork on the pastoralists-farmers conflict in Benue and Taraba States, Nigeria.

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15 Years in Academia: 10 Things I’d Do Differently If Starting My PhD Again

This article reflects on the author’s 15-year academic journey, detailing the lessons learned from disorganised PhD student to effective work habits as a postdoc and assistant professor, and applying these lessons to their current role at Paperpile. Suzanne offers practical advice on academic writing, productivity, and professional development, emphasizing the importance of daily writing practice, systematic note-taking, reflection, goal setting, and the use of digital tools like reference managers. She shares these insights to help current PhD students avoid similar pitfalls and develop productive habits early in their academic careers.

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You Belong Here! The Battle With Your Inner Voice

In this article, Rohan Samuels talks about his personal experience dealing with imposter syndrome and personal insecurities during his doctoral journey and how he overcame them by embracing who he truly was. He suggests that the battle with the “inner-you” is an illusion and encourages doctoral students to be authentic and recognize their self-worth.

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Applying for a PhD in the Sciences: A 7-Step Guide

This article provides a step-by-step guide for people interested in pursuing a PhD, particularly in the sciences (though much of the advice carries over to other disciplines as well). It emphasizes the importance of identifying personal interests and goals, fully researching different programs, and knowing the key differences between doing a PhD in different countries.

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