oluwatomilayo

Academic Research Logs Podcast

Education EN ↓ 26 episodes

My podcast aims to bring awareness to the lived experiences of doing research. Collaboration between researchers in Africa and other continents, as well as Africans who currently undertake research in a setting outside of Africa. Come let's share our experiences, journey, success, ups and downs of our research. The main goal is to better the continent of Africa and beyond through our research knowledge.

Author

oluwatomilayo

Category

Education

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Dec 17, 2025

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Episodes

🔴 Stories Behind the Research | Dr. Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza 17.12.2025

Send a text Stories Behind the Research | Dr. Maria Alejandra Piñero de Plaza In this inspiring episode of Stories Behind the Research, I sit down with Dr. Maria Alejandra Piñero de Plaza to explore the personal journey behind her academic success. We discuss what sparked her passion for research, the pivotal moments that led her to pursue a PhD, and the challenges she's navigated as a woman...

🔴Qualitative Methodology || Publishing || Expert Advice from Dr. Alhassan 24.06.2024

Send a text Join us on today's episode as Dr. Alhassan dives into the world of qualitative methodology and publishing. Learn how to sidestep common pitfalls to boost your chances of publication. Don't miss out on this expert advice! Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Academic Research Myths Busted 27.12.2023

Send a text This podcast addresses  3 of the most common misconceptions about doing research.  Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Imposter Syndrome in Academia: My Experience 27.12.2023

Send a text On this episode,  i share my experience of Imposter Syndrome in Academia and tips that have helped me overcome this syndrome. Enjoy listening. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Sampling: How to Select Research Participants for Qualitative Research 27.12.2023

Send a text On this episode, I discuss information on what is required for participant selection in a qualitative research and different sampling methods. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 How to select Participants: Quantitative Research 27.12.2023

Send a text In this log, we discuss different types of sampling methods for Quantitative Research. Enjoy!. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 How to write a Research Proposal 27.12.2023

Send a text If you need a guide on how to write your research proposal whether Undergraduate, Honours, Masters, PhD, Ethics and grants, the tips here will get you on your way. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 How to construct a good Research Question 27.12.2023

Send a text In this log, I discuss some important points  when constructing your research question. Enjoy. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 How to Write a Literature Review. 27.12.2023

Send a text On this episode, i share some helpful tips and ideas on how to write a Literature Review Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 How to choose the right qualitative method: A simple way. 27.12.2023

Send a text A simple  way of choosing the appropriate qualitative method. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Some of the mistakes I made during my PhD Journey. 27.12.2023

Send a text On this  episode, I discuss some of the mistakes I made during my research journey. We live and learn right? hopefully it helps someone along their own journey too. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Mental health during the PhD. journey 27.12.2023

Send a text PhD can be mentally  tasking and stressful. It is important that PhD students know how to manage their mental health through this journey.  Chad and I, share our lived experiences on this episode of ARL. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🎈What makes qualitative research qualitative? 27.12.2023

Send a text Join me on this discussion on what makes qualitative research qualitative  Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Research Stories from Uganda 27.12.2023

Send a text Tracy is currently Exploring mentoring for hospital nurses/midwives in Uganda. In this log  we discuss research done for us and by us. Do we value our own research results? Thank you Tracy for the phenomenal  work you are doing. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 The Power Of Networking and Mentoring ||Professional Opportunities|| 24.07.2023

Send a text In this episode of Academic Research Logs, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr Ngozi Oguguah. Together, we explored two of the most effective ways of creating professional opportunities: Mentoring and Networking.  We discussed what inspires  her passion for mentoring and guiding researchers, including PhD. candidates. The rewards, challenges, and so much more. Thank you Ma, for th...

🔴 How to deal with Professional Jealousy at work | GUIDE & TIPS 03.05.2023

Send a text Professional jealousy is not an uncommon issue, often not talked about and overlooked. In this very special episode, with Dr Adegoke, we unravel what professional jeaolusy looks like in academia,  its signs, and how to tackle when faced with it Dr. Adegoke is the  first Nigerian and West African Scientist to be selected for Brain Pool Fellowship.  He is currently  a research Professor...

🔴 How to secure Research Grants/Funding. |Easy TIPS TO FOLLOW. 13.04.2023

Send a text On this session of Academic Research Logs,  we had the privilege of speaking with Juliet Inyang, the Co-fouder of Academic Hive.   🔴 See the link to the website 👉 http://academichive.com Juliet is a university lecturer, author, researcher, data analyst (Qual & Quant), and social entrepreneur. She is well-published, has won several academic awards, and was recently featured in Els...

🔴 Part 1-Innovative Solutions - How to use Research to Drive Change 06.03.2023

Send a text In this log, I had a conversation with Dolapo Enejoh, a woman of diverse skills, knowledge, and expertise, as a Program/project manager, Researcher, Food and nutrition security specialist, a storyteller and significant experience in managing multinational research projects across organisations and sectors. Her expertise in Human and Public Health Nutrition, finance, and health sector h...

🔴 Part 2-Innovative Solutions-How to use Research to Drive Change 06.03.2023

Send a text This is the concluding part of the knowledge packed Log with Dolapo Enejoh on creating change, and providing solutions using research . You don't want to miss the concluding part. Enjoy listening. Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Breaking Barriers and Boundaries. 06.03.2023

Send a text On this session of Academic Research Logs, I sat down with Dr Elvis to have a conversation about how it all started and what's next? We pulled back the curtains and looked behind the scenes into this ground-breaking project. Doing research by us and for us- yes! tackling issues peculiar to developing countries. Thank you, Dr Elvis, for what you are doing. Keep Shinning. #solutions...

🔴 Part 2: Stories behind the research with Dr Mrs Owoola Ambali #research #nigeria #africa 05.03.2023

Send a text Part 2: Join us on this concluding part with Dr Mrs Owoola Ambali, as she continues to share her academic research journey with us. She shares life post PhD, job prospects, the importance of support systems especially the support of family and valuable tips for upcoming PhD candidates in Nigeria. she also highlighted the importance of integrity, rigor, and truthfulness in research. Tha...

🔴 Stories Behind the Research from Africa: Nigeria. 26.01.2023

Send a text Dr Udeme Jacob gives us an insight into the ups, downs, challenges, and yes rewards that are peculiar to doing research in Africa. Amid challenges such as lack of appreciation of the work done by us and for us, lack of funding, infrastructure, and governance issues. Even with these, the competence of researchers in Nigeria cannot be underestimated or undermined. Support the show Academ...

🔴 Part 1: Doing Research in Africa (Nigeria and Gambia) - Dr Mrs Owoola Ambali 26.01.2023

Send a text Part 1:  Dr Mrs Owoola Ambali obtained her PhD in Pharmacognosy from the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria. In this log she shares the impact of inadequate infrastructure while doing research in Africa.  Systemic barriers and disadvantages as well as being a woman, a wife, and a mum navigating the landscapes of doing academic research in Nigeria. But against all odds, Dr Mrs Am...

🔴 Support systems we have found useful. PhD Experiences 26.01.2023

Send a text Support systems we have found useful.  Michelle and myself got together to chat about what support looks like at different stages of our PhD experiences.  Enjoy! Support the show Academic Research Logs: Sharing Lived Experiences

🔴 Stories Behind the Research with Dr Kennie 26.01.2023

Send a text Faith! 2 Timothy 2 vs 3: paraphrased- 'Enduring hardness' and then 'reaping the rewards'.This discussion on our log today is not only inspiring but it shows the place of faith  in a PhD Journey. Dr Kennie shares some of the lessons he has learned through his PhD journeys, yes you heard that right! Journeys . These are lessons through the Journeys of  two PhDs. What...

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