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Academic Research Logs Podcast

by oluwatomilayo

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.

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Episodes

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

    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…

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

    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

  3. 🔴 Imposter Syndrome in Academia: My Experience

    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

  4. 🔴 Academic Research Myths Busted

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

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

    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

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

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

  7. 🔴 How to Write a Literature Review.

    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

  8. 🔴 How to construct a good Research Question

    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

  9. 🔴 How to write a Research Proposal

    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

  10. 🔴 How to select Participants: Quantitative Research

    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

  11. 🔴 Sampling: How to Select Research Participants for Qualitative Research

    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

  12. 🔴 Research Stories from Uganda

    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...

  13. 🎈What makes qualitative research qualitative?

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

  14. 🔴 Mental health during the PhD. journey

    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

  15. 🔴 The Power Of Networking and Mentoring ||Professional Opportunities||

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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...

  18. 🔴 Breaking Barriers and Boundaries.

    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…

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

    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

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

  23. 🔴 Stories Behind the Research from Africa: Nigeria.

    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…

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  24. 🔴 Support systems we have found useful. PhD Experiences

    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

  25. 🔴 Stories Behind the Research with Dr Kennie

    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...

  26. 🔴 Stories behind the Research with Dr Titi

    Send a text In this log, we put a face to the research. (Dr Titi's amazing work in the Aerospace Engineering field). We delve into the inspiration and motivation behind the research. The challenges, the high moments and the impact of cultural differences on learning. Even so, the peculiarities of...

About this show

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.

Hosted by

oluwatomilayo

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Academic Research Logs Podcast have?

Academic Research Logs Podcast has 26 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 17, 2025.

What is Academic Research Logs Podcast about?

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...

How often does Academic Research Logs Podcast release new episodes?

Academic Research Logs Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 26 episodes since January 2023.

Who hosts Academic Research Logs Podcast?

Academic Research Logs Podcast is created and hosted by oluwatomilayo.
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