Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

The African Biogenome Project - Paper to Product Initiative Series
2021-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: December 8, 2021
Time: 12:30 PM GMT, 02:30 PM WAT/SAST/CAT, 03:30 PM EAT, 08:30 PM BJT
Location: Zoom (Meeting ID: 698 4173 5808)
Description: Engage with Professor Anne WT Muigai, Chair of the African Biogenome Project Steering Committee, in this insightful session focusing on transforming research into practical applications. Moderated by Favour Oyelaami, the event includes discussions on agricultural advancements and is anchored by OAAD Agric Research Group.
Organizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

COMBATTING PREDATORY ACADEMIC PRACTICES BY CREATING AWARENESS WITHIN THE OAAD NETWORK AND BEYOND
2021-12-07 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Register for IAP's event here and join the conversation https://www.eventbrite.com/e/predatory-academic-practices-regional-perspectives-and-learning-tickets-175567275447 The Asia regional event is on 7th December.
According to Times Higher Education in their most recent release of global university ranking, only 3 African universities made it to top 300 in the world, first at 183 and the others in the 251 - 300 bracket. This is not a good representation of a continent of 1.3 billion predominantly young people.
Interacademy Partnership (IAP) carried out a global survey which suggests that African contributes a high percentage to total global predatory academic practices (PAP) which is blamed on many factors ranging from innocent involvement to intentional fraud.
Whatever the reason may be, we think that it is inimical to the development of higher education in Africa and this has numerous ripple implications.

So OAAD decided to get involved in the battle against this monster pursuing the following objectives to:
i) innovatively raise awareness of PAP among researchers within OAAD’s network in ways that are realistic to the African context,
ii) engage relevant authorities in African universities to ascertain their understanding of how PAP may affect their university ranking, and
iii) enhance awareness within OAAD’s network, the wider academic community and funding agencies on spotting and dissuading PAP. To achieve these goals, OAAD intends to run hybrid workshops and symposiums, conduct direct interviews, develop online contents, and create new organizational unit to perpetuate the awareness of PAP. It is expected that this approach will lead to multidimensional and measurable outcomes which, we believe, would have long-term impact of raising the ranking of African researchers and institutions of higher learning.
Learn more about predatory academic practices here https://www.interacademies.org/project/predatorypublishing
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02906-8?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=5fde1c3420-briefing-dy-20211028&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-5fde1c3420-44418525

https://africanacademicdoctors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IAP-EVENT-MP4.mp4

INITIATIVE DE CONVERSION DE THEMES DE RECHERCHE EN PRODUITS & SERVICES
2021-11-20 21:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
La recherche comme nous le savons n'est pas une chose aisee. Elle demande beaucoup d'efforts, de perseverance et de courage. Sur le chemin de notre recherche nous sommes generalement confrontes a des obstacles les plus virulents les uns que les autres. Ce chemin parseme d'obstacles est l'occasion pour nous d'exercer notre apprentisage et notre patience; les erreurs y sont alors permises.
L'erreur est souvent consideree comme un echec, qui a son tour est considere comme une faiblesse. Pourtant il s'agit d'une etaient de l'apprentisage necessaire et d'enseignements. Il faut alors apprendre a bien echouer. Le droit a l'erreur est permi.
Comment echouer et bien echouer est une regle a laquelle aucun domaine de la vie ne peut y deroger. Ce principe de vie s'applique non seulement dans la recherche mais plus encore dans l'entrepreneuriat. Rice entrepreneur/chercheur experimente nous partagera son experience et nous apprendra comment rendre l'erreur une source d'apprentisage, comment valoriser l'erreur.
OAAD vous invite a participer a ce seminaire sur l'initiative de conversion des themes de recherche en services et/ou produit ce samedi 20 Novembre 2021 a partir de 21h heure de Beijing sur Zoom.

Initiative De Conversion De Themes De Recherche En Produits & Services
2021-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Lagos) | Zoom
Au fil des ans, de nombreuses personnes ont commencé à accepter l'éducation comme étant un processus qu'une personne traverse pour trouver un emploi, gagner de l'argent, prendre soin d'elle-même et de sa famille. La réalité d'un monde en évolution rapide nous dit que l'éducation telle que nous la connaissons aujourd'hui ne durera pas longtemps. Sa capacité à sécuriser l'emploi a été considérablement réduite et les personnes les plus instruites ne sont plus toujours les plus utiles dans la société d'aujourd'hui.

Rejoignez-nous pour suivre CURTIS KAKEU qui nous apporte des leçons pratiques de son expérience entrepreneuriale dans son entreprise qui avait commencé comme une recherche académique il y a plusieurs années.Pour plus de détails, voir le flyer.

Le Comité d'Organisation Conjoint (COC)

Paper to Product Initiative
2021-09-24 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Lagos)
Join us for the second session with Dr. Rubén Reif - University of Santiago de Compostel and third session with Adebola Omololu - GetFundedAfrica as we progress with the Paper to Product Initiative, a platform designed for continued engagement for the transformation of research outputs into goods and/or services that benefit society and promote innovation.

Launch of Paper to Product Initiative
2021-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Lagos)
Join us for the launch of Paper to Product Initiative, a platform designed for continued engagement for the transformation of research outputs into products and services that benefit society and promote innovation. Meet diverse speakers from across the world discussing how to become the best of both worlds - academia and entrepreneurship.
This is a Hybrid Event (online/offline) Zoom, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and China.
Event Time
Saturday, Sep. 11, 2021
Kenya - 11 AM | Zimbabwe, South Africa 10AM | Nigeria - 9.00AM | China 4pm

Paper to Product Initiative Series: Transformation of Research Outputs to Goods and Services, focusing on converting academic concepts into practical entrepreneurial ventures.
2021-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Event Overview
The Paper to Product Initiative Series, part of the African Biogenome Project, is a series of virtual events aimed at bridging academia and entrepreneurship. Organized by the Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD) and the Agriculture Research Group, in collaboration with partners like PMSG (People-Made Solutions Group Intl.) and SMILO, the series features expert speakers discussing the conversion of research into tangible products and services. Events are held on Zoom, with sessions scheduled across multiple dates in 2021, focusing on strategic partnerships, capital raising, and trial-and-error approaches in entrepreneurship.

Key Details

Dates and Times:

December 8, 2021: 12:30 PM GMT, 01:30 PM WAT, 02:30 PM SAST/CAT, 03:30 PM EAT, 08:30 PM BJT
September 24, 2021: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Kenya), 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Nigeria), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Zimbabwe & Spain), 4:00 PM - 5:30 AM (China)
October 23, 2021: 16h (Kenya), 14h (Cameroon/Nigeria), 15h (Zimbabwe), 21h (China)
November 20, 2021: 16h (Kenya), 14h (Cameroon/Nigeria), 15h (Zimbabwe), 21h (China)
September 11-12, 2021: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Speakers (9 AM Nigeria, 10 AM Zimbabwe, 11 AM Kenya, 4 PM Shanghai); 4th Speaker (2 PM Nigeria, 3 PM Zimbabwe, 3 PM South Africa, 4 PM Kenya, 9 PM Shanghai)

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
Meeting IDs and Passcodes:

December 8: ID 898 4173 5808 (Scan QR for registration and password)
September 24: ID (Scan QR for details)
October 23: ID 884 9426 6334, Passcode 944639
November 20: ID 827 1947 3773, Passcode 891592
September 11-12: ID (Register at https://bit.ly/OAAD2021)

Organizers

Main Organizers:

Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)
Agriculture Research Group

Supporting Partners:

PMSG (People-Made Solutions Group Intl.)
SMILO
NextLevel

Speakers and Moderators

December 8, 2021:

Speaker: Professor Anne WT Muigai (Chair, African Biogenome Project Steering Committee)
Moderator: Favour Oyelami

September 24, 2021:

Speakers: Dr. Rubén Reif (University of Santiago de Compostela), Adebola Omololu (Co-Founder, GetFundedAfrica)
Moderator: Nweze Chiamaka

October 23, 2021:

Speaker: Curtis Kakeu (Architect & Project Manager, Founder of l’écosystème SEED)
Moderator: Abdoulaye Babette (Animatrice)

November 20, 2021:

Speaker: Rice Kajila (The Trial and Error Transformation)
Moderator: Dr. Pagou Arnold (Animateur)

September 11-12, 2021:

Host/Co-host: Dr. E. C. Odi (President, OAAD), T. S. Tshabalala (Founder & Executive Chairman), Dr. E. Sanganaydo (Zimbabwe Young Academy), Adebola Omololu (Co-Founder, GetFundedAfrica)
Panelists: Dr. Ofodile Lauretta Nwanneka, John Kojo Ahiakpa
Moderator: Nweze Chiamaka

Purpose and Impact
The series aims to transform academic research into practical goods and services, emphasizing key steps for successful entrepreneurship. Topics include strategic university-industry partnerships, raising capital for academic ventures, and the trial-and-error process of turning research into real-life solutions, fostering innovation across Africa and beyond.

Additional Notes
Events are powered by PMSG, SMILO, and NextLevel, with technical assistance provided. For enquiries, contact admin@africanacademicdoctors.org. Registration and attendance details are available via provided links or QR codes.

Result-oriented Research as a Product of High Quality Research Proposals and Proper Management
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
The world has since moved from the usual economic landscape to a new and more sustainable one that is not built on exploration of natural resources but on utilisation of knowledge generated from research, innovation and technology. To this end, countries and and organizations around the world are continually allocating funds for research but researchers have to prove that they merit the funds before they can get such. In this global webinar, Prof. Daramola came to us with practical knowledge on how t0 get the money that is required for making research happen and how to get expected results by managing it properly.

Result-Oriented Research As A Product of High-Quality Research Proposal And Proper Management
2021-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Result-Oriented Research As A Product of High-Quality Research Proposal And Proper Management
A Global Webinar Series.
Time:
6PM BJT | 11AM WAT | 1PM EAT | 12PM SAST
Moderator
Victoria Uyanga | Secretary, OAAD Agric Research Group

Conducting Meta-analysis: A Hands-on Training for Early Career Researchers
2021-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: February 28, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM Beijing Time
Location: VooV/Tencent (ID: 4937000371, Password: 878347)
Description: Hosted by the OAAD Agric Research Group, this hands-on training led by resource person Erastus Mak-Mensah equips early career researchers with practical skills in conducting meta-analysis, featuring interactive sessions and real-world applications.
Organizer: OAAD Agric Research Group

Interactive Session with the Profs: Experience-based Tips for African Students in China and Beyond (Part 2)
2021-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: February 27, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM Beijing Time
Location: VooV/Tencent (ID: 4937000371, Password: 878347)
Description: Featuring Prof. Edmond Sanganayado, Prof. Samuel Oluwarotimi Williams, and Prof. Ebenezer Atta Mills, this interactive session moderated by Dr. Jackson Nkhon Nkhon, OAAD VP Central Africa, offers experience-based tips and strategies for African students' success in China and beyond.
Organizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

Application of Python for Reading, Manipulating and Plotting NetCDF Datasets
2020-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: August 22, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM Beijing Time
Location: VooV/Tencent Meeting (Meeting ID: 225 045 800, Password: 123456)
Description: Join invited guest Faustin K. Ogou for an engaging webinar series session focused on applying Python to read, manipulate, and plot NetCDF datasets, offering practical skills and insights for data analysis.
Organizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

OAAD Global Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025: Celebrating Milestones and Setting Future Goals.
2020-08-19 08:00 - 2020-10-10 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN ACADEMIC DOCTORS (OAAD) WEBINAR SERIES
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON for absolute beginners

2ND SESSION
Invited Guest: Hamza Sulayman Abdullahi
Date: 19th August, 2020
Time: 7 PM Beijing Time
Venue: Tencent Meeting (VOOV)
Meeting ID: 651 066 814
Password: 123456
Scan the QR code to reserve a slot for free

INTRODUCTION TO DEEP LEARNING

Invited Guest: Resource Person Mohamad Elmujtaba
Date: 10th October, 2020
Time: 7 PM Beijing Time
Venue: Tencent Meeting (VOOV)
Meeting ID: 310 092 575
Password: 123456
Scan the QR code to reserve a slot for free

HANDS-ON SESSION ON MENDELEY AND GENERAL ACADEMIC REFERENCE MANAGEMENT

Resource Person: David Ewusi-Mensah
Join us with:

Mendeley installed PC
A couple of PDF documents

Date: 19th September, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: VOOV
Meeting ID: 665 044 199
Password: 123456
Scan the QR code to reserve a slot for free

Contact: admin@africanacademicdoctors.org

Writing a High Impact Review Manuscript: The Craft, the Art, and the Science
2020-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: August 1, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM Beijing Time
Location: Zoom
Description: Invited speaker Edmond Sanganayado, Associate Professor at Shantou University, shares expertise on crafting impactful review manuscripts. Topics include selecting novel topics, outlining for clarity, and critiquing without describing, offering valuable insights for researchers.
Organizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

Community Brain Engagement (CBE) Part 1
2020-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Date: July 11, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Description: Join us for an enlightening session themed "The Validity and Potency of African Unity in the 21st Century and Beyond." Featuring speakers Charles Okeke and Debo Omoluolu, this event, organized by the African Academic Doctors (OAAD), offers a slot to reserve for adult Africans to explore the strength of African unity.
Organizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)
