by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Nov 2, 2024 | Academia
Picture this: It’s 2 PM on a Tuesday, and I’m staring at my inbox, overwhelmed by the sheer number of requests, invitations, and “quick favours” piling up. Sound familiar? As academics, we’re often caught in a perpetual tug-of-war between...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Oct 7, 2024 | Academia
From Burnout to Bliss: My Wake-Up Call Sitting here in my home office, sipping my morning coffee, a stack of papers to grade on one side and my favourite scented candle burning on the other (Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ By The Fireplace), I’m reminded...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jul 20, 2024 | Academia
My expectations I am a business professor, and being in academia is a brilliant career choice, in my opinion. My tasks involve teaching, doing research, and serving on various committees. Few other careers offer the combination of intellectual and practical freedom;...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jul 6, 2024 | Academia
I stepped onto campus that crisp September morning, my twelfth year as a university professor stretching before me like an unexplored terrain. The weight of my laptop bag reminded me of the countless lessons I’d learned—not just in my field of study, but in the...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jun 29, 2024 | Academia
I recently received an email asking me to describe my daily routine as a university professor. The daily routine of a professor varies depending on their field of study and whether they are hired for research or teaching. A research professor mainly focuses on...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jun 15, 2024 | Academia
A successful academic requires more than just knowledge and expertise in their field. It demands a set of essential habits and practices that can aid us in navigating the challenges and excelling in our academic journey. I provide essential elements which may offer...
