by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jul 11, 2026 | Research & Teaching
Let me be honest with you. The first time I sat down to write a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grant 2-page summary, I stared at a blank Word document for approximately three days. I had my research idea. I had my theory. I had my...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Sep 20, 2025 | Research & Teaching
September arrives in academia with a particular kind of force, doesn’t it? One day, you’re wrapped in the quiet focus of your summer work, feeling the threads of your research connect. The next, you’re staring at a calendar hemorrhaging meetings, student emails, and...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Aug 23, 2025 | Research & Teaching
The first day of fall semester always brings a flutter of excitement. iPads, laptops, eager faces, and the promise of new intellectual journeys. After years of teaching organizational behavior, leadership, human resources at University, I treasure these beginnings—not...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | May 28, 2025 | Research & Teaching
In the quiet moments after the academic year comes to an end, I take time to reflect on the past term and contemplate the true meaning of education. Beyond the syllabi, assignments, and exams, what are we really preparing our students for? This question has followed...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Apr 20, 2025 | Research & Teaching
Academic research is often viewed as a solitary endeavour, filled with data analysis, peer reviews, and endless revisions. Yet, beneath this serious exterior lies the incredible potential to transform lives, influence policies, champion new ideas, and spark meaningful...
