by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Mar 28, 2025 | Academic Career Navigation
The path to securing a tenure-track position can feel daunting, but with the right strategies and insights, you can navigate this competitive landscape successfully. As someone who has successfully secured a tenure-track position and mentored graduate students, I’m...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Feb 23, 2025 | Academic Career Navigation
Imagine this: You’re at a conference, armed with business cards and a smile that screams, “I’m totally comfortable right now!” (Spoiler alert: You’re not.) But fear not, fellow academic adventurer! Your journey through the wilderness of professional networking is...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Dec 2, 2024 | Academic Career Navigation
Ah, the academic presentation! That special time when we professors get to strut our stuff in front of colleagues who are equally impressed and itching to poke holes in our research. After years of witnessing (and, let’s be honest, committing) every presentation faux...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Nov 2, 2024 | Academic Career Navigation
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...
