Event Overview

The Masters Grooming Initiative (OMG), organized by the Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), is a virtual event designed to guide African Masters Degree students toward PhD admissions and scholarships. Held on Zoom, the four-day series, starting October 4, 2024, features distinguished speakers and a moderator, aiming to enhance PhD graduation rates and foster innovation by showcasing products and services from Africa to the world.

Key Details

• Dates: October 4, 2024 (Day 4)
• Time: 9 PM China, 2 PM UK
• Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
• Meeting ID: 880 7063 4094
• Passcode: OMG

Organizers

• Main Organizer:
  • Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

Speakers and Moderator

• Distinguished Speaker: Favour Oyelami (PhD Candidate, School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Canberra, A-Z on Postgraduate Admission Opportunities - Australia)
• Moderator: Chiamaka Linda MgbechiDinma (Financial Secretary, OAAD Global, PhD Candidate, Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Jacob Oloketuyi (Postdoc Research Fellow, Institute of Astrophysics, Physics, Southwest Jiaotong University in Chengdu, China, Insights into Acing a Postdoc in the Future - Preparation Tips)

Purpose and Impact

The initiative guides African Masters students through PhD admissions and scholarships, showing them pathways to overcome challenges and increase graduation rates. It emphasizes flying beyond traditional limits, promoting products and services from Africa globally.

Additional Notes

The event is live-streamed on YouTube and offers updates via Instagram and LinkedIn. Tell us what you want via the QR code or contact @OAADGlobal for more details.